BUMBLE HOLE CONSERVATION GROUP
Bumble Hole visitor centre is run by volunteers & raises funds by sales of drinks & snacks to the public, boaters, walkers, cyclists & local school pupils. Conservation & educational events include planting days, bat nights, bird-box making, heritage trails, school visits, canal boat trips & local history talks. Visitors with disabilities can access heritage trails designed for their needs.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £86,911.79 at the end of the financial year, representing an increase from the previous year. The trustees note that while the charity remains on a rolling lease, there is a strong likelihood the landlord may change this to a fully-repairing lease, requiring reserves to be ringfenced for emergency repairs.
What the accounts disclose
“A level of reserves will need to be ringfenced to cover any emergency repairs, for example roof leaks and electrical faults.”
Trustees
- Ann Elizabeth Horton
- Brenda Elizabeth Myers
- Gary William Leeson
- Jayne Marie Leeson
- Maureen Joan Tierney
- Robert Hughes
- Terri Phillips-Silk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £59k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £16k | £13k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £12k |
| 31/12/2020 | £4k | £12k |
Common questions
Is BUMBLE HOLE CONSERVATION GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £86,911.79 at the end of the financial year, representing an increase from the previous year. The trustees note that while the charity remains on a rolling lease, there is a strong likelihood the landlord may change this to a fully-repairing lease, requiring reserves to be ringfenced for emergency repairs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2012 | £10k | Bumblehole's Kids Forest Adventure |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/07/2002 | £22k | "WARRENS HALL PROJECT" |