FRIENDS OF HAY SWIMMING POOL
The objects of the CIO are: 1. To advance the education of the public in water safety, primarily through providing swimming pool facilities for the use of Hay on Wye Primary School and other local school pupils: and, 2. In the interest of social welfare of the inhabitants of Hay on Wye and the surrounding area, to make swimming facilities available for recreation and
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:1. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN WATER SAFETY, PRIMARILY THROUGH PROVIDING SWIMMING POOL FACILITIES FOR THE USE OF HAY ON WYE PRIMARY SCHOOL AND OTHER LOCAL SCHOOL PUPILS: AND, 2. IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE INHABITANTS OF HAY AND WYE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, TO MAKE SWIMMING FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN ORDER TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £114,434.01 and total expenditure of £101,340.80 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a surplus of £13,093.21. The closing bank balance was £14,118.90, indicating positive cash flow despite the charity having no employees and relying on self-employed staff and volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“Edward Richards Partner and Director Thorne & Co”
“This annual return has not been submitted and no Declaration has been made” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Aubrey Charles Fry
- FIONA GILDA HOWARD
- Gareth William Ratcliffe
- Reginald Kenneth Elleson
- Rosalind Garratt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £114k | £101k |
| 31/03/2024 | £35k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £24k |
| 31/03/2021 | £17k | £24k |
Common questions
Is FRIENDS OF HAY SWIMMING POOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported total income of £114,434.01 and total expenditure of £101,340.80 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a surplus of £13,093.21. The closing bank balance was £14,118.90, indicating positive cash flow despite the charity having no employees and relying on self-employed staff and volunteers.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GREEN HALL FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE NINESQUARE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| THE WIGHT AID FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £3k |
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- WIVEYPOOL
- FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS
- ELEANOR HARRIS CIO
- PAULTON COMMUNITY POOL
- GREAT HAYWOOD UNDER 5'S
- FRIENDS OF COTTERIDGE PARK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF HAY SWIMMING POOL | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIVEYPOOL | £300k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF CHICHESTER HOSPITALS | £351k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELEANOR HARRIS CIO | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAULTON COMMUNITY POOL | £323k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT HAYWOOD UNDER 5'S | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |