PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Registration #1086741 · Registered
www.pellspool.org.ukpellspool@pellspool.org.uk
Pells Pool Brook Street BN7 2BA
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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About PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1086741). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION reported a total income of £290,131 and total expenditure of £269,565, a spending ratio of 93% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for PELLS POOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 92.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £290,131 | £269,565 | 93% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026