PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Registered charity 1086741 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PPCA
PPCA manages the Pells open-air swimming pool in Lewes on behalf of the community; the oldest, public, open-air, freshwater swimming pool in continuous use in the UK . Built in 1860, the pool opens from late April to late November and measures 25 x 50 yards. It is much appreciated and well supported by the community. The charity raises funds to renovate and improve pool equipment and facilities.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £201,239, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £20,566 for the year, with total income of £290,131 against expenditure of £269,565.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three and six month’s expenditure (held: £201k)
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Trustee Sally Webb received £5,050 for book-keeping and payroll services. Two trustees received £333 in expense reimbursements.
“Under the provisions of the governing document of the Charity, Trustee Sally Webb was paid £5,050 for book-keeping and payroll services, provided during the year (2023 - £4,350). Two of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received reimbursement for expenses incurred during the year - 2024: £333 (2023: £845).” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Pells Pool Community Association (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Ronald Damchair
- Craig Noel
- Dawn Howard
- Gillian Hamer
- Holly Aquilina
- Karen Teresa Rosser
- Maximillian Charles Soudain
- Rachael Claridge
- Reuben Guy Chant
- Robin Matthew Hinks
- Sally Webb
- Sarah-Jane Williams Riddell
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: East Sussex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £201,239, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £20,566 for the year, with total income of £290,131 against expenditure of £269,565. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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