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Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths

Northallerton Charity No 701662 · Charity Commission
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83
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths

Providing swimming and fitness facilities to the general public.

Founded
Headquarters
Northallerton
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Sports & Recreation

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£1.4 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Northallerton, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is located in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% for sports & recreation charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £209K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Providing swimming and fitness facilities to the general public. Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in United Kingdom: Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of £1M is well above the peer average of £209K.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.

You can verify Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is based in Northallerton. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths was first registered in 1989, making it approximately 37 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

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Daniel Sladden
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Daniel S••••••
Trustee
GA
Gareth D•••
Trustee
MA
Mark R•••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.4M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other sports & recreation in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths This page 83 £1.4 million 100%
Wave Active Limited 89 £8.1 million 100%
West Norfolk Community Transport Project 89 £2.7 million 100%
Soll (Vale) 89 £2.0 million 100%
Launchpad Reading 89 £4.7 million 98%
Dallaglio Rugbyworks 89 £2.1 million 87%
Build on Belief Ltd 89 £1.9 million 100%
West of England Sport Trust 86 £1.3 million 100%
Ascb Charitable Fund 86 £7.4 million 75%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths

What is Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths?
Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths is a sports & recreation unincorporated association based in Northallerton, United Kingdom. Providing swimming and fitness facilities to the general public.
When was Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths founded?
Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths was founded in 1989.
Where is Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths located?
Headquartered in Northallerton, United Kingdom.
What is Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths trustworthy?
Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to Thirsk and Sowerby Swimming Baths tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.