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DARTMOUTH AND DISTRICT INDOOR POOL TRUST

Registered charity 1134583 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE DDIP

The object of the charity was to build a swimming pool for the benefit of the inhabitants of Dartmouth and the surrounding district. The swimming pool has now been built and is owned by the Trust. It is operated by a large charity specialising in the operation of public leisure services. The Trust oversees the operation of the pool.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ('THE OBJECTS') ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF AMATEUR SPORTAND THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION FOR THE BENEFITOF THE INHABITANTS OF DARTMOUTH AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICT BY THE PROVISION OFPUBLIC FACILITIES FOR SWIMMING AND OTHER ACTIVE SPORTSTHE CHARITY WILL BE NON-PARTY IN POLITICS AND NON-SECTARIAN IN RELIGION AND WILL NOTDISCRIMINATE ON THE GROUNDS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OPINION.

Area of benefit: DARTMOUTH

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£155k
Latest spending
£152k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £2,600 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £119,672. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Charitable activities (68% of income)
“Swimming pool income was £103,868 (2024 - £91,112) and fundraising income was £1,158 (2024 £1,080). Total income for the year was £154,545” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: retain £50,000 toward operations if the Trust should take over the running of the pool (held: £120k)
“It was resolved to retain £50,000 toward operations if the Trust should take over the running of the pool. There would be a balance of £27,000 to use on projects that promote the use of the pool.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Matthew Cusack received remuneration of £1,821 (2024: £4,000) during the year. The manager's remuneration is based on an annual basic salary of £2,000 and additional performance related pay, which is capped at £2,000. This was approved by the chair and senior trustees. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
“During the year the charity made the following transactions with trustees: Matthew Cusack received remuneration of £1,821 (2024: £4,000) during the year. The manager's remuneration is based on an annual basic salary of £2,000 and additional performance related pay, which is capped at £2,000. This was approved by the chair and senior trustees. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Devon

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£155k£152k
31/03/2024£142k£134k
31/03/2023£128k£121k
31/03/2022£180k£153k
31/03/2021£96k£77k

Common questions

Is DARTMOUTH AND DISTRICT INDOOR POOL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £2,600 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £119,672. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.