Cheltenham Lido Limited
Registered charity 1052203 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SANDFORD LIDO LIMITED, SANDFORD PARKS LIDO · listed website unreachable when last crawled
Sandford Lido Limited is incorporated to provide Sandford Lido in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents and visitors of Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. Its activities during the period have related to the operation of Sandford Lido to enable people to enjoy Cheltenham's outdoor heated swimming pool.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £458,643 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with total income of £1,506,996 against total expenditure of £1,048,353. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by unrestricted free reserves of £1,505,360 and cash at bank of £2,073,298. The charity is self-financing and holds significant designated reserves for maintenance and emergency repairs.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: two months’ income during the season (held: £1.5m)
“The Trustees believe a reserve equivalent to two months’ income during the season to be appropriate. This equates to a reserve of the order of £100,000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Cheltenham Lido Trading Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary that operates the car park and gift aids all profits to the charity.
“The charity's wholly owned subsidiary, Cheltenham Lido Trading Ltd, was established to operate the car park at Cheltenham Lido. The company has a licence from the charity to operate the car park and gift aids all of its profits to the charity.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Cheltenham Lido Trading Limited
“The consolidated statement of financial activities (SOFA) and consolidated balance sheet consolidate the financial statements of the charity and its wholly owned subsidiary, Cheltenham Lido Trading Limited” — page 18
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Kingscott Dix (Cheltenham) Limited. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sandford Parks Lido (matched by registered charity number).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£27k
Reported reserves equal ~14.6 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
- Richard Joneschair
- Amy Broomhall
- Andrew Holding
- Carole Billington-Wood
- Elizabeth Chadwick
- Ian Miller
- Jerry Angrave
- Joe Plews
- Lindsey Ingle
- Natasha Stonebridge
- Timothy Simon Coolican
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Gloucestershire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Cheltenham Lido Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £458,643 for the year ended 31 October 2024, with total income of £1,506,996 against total expenditure of £1,048,353. The trustees report adequate resources for the foreseeable future, supported by unrestricted free reserves of £1,505,360 and cash at bank of £2,073,298. The charity is self-financing and holds significant designated reserves for maintenance and emergency repairs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Kingscott Dix (Cheltenham) Limited.
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