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Pells Pool Community Association

Ppca

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1086741
Status
Registered
Registered
May 23, 2001
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Lewes

Address

Address
Pells Pool
Brook Street
LEWES
East Sussex
BN7 2BA

Activities

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.

Objects: To Provide Or Assist In The Provision Of A Swimming Pool For The Inhabitants Of The District Of Lewes For Recreational And Other Leisure Time Occupation In The Interests Of Their Social Welfare With The Object Of Improving Their Conditions Of Life..

Classification

How
Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
What
Amateur Sport, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
East Sussex

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Accounts
Dec. 31, 2024 £290,131 £269,565 PDF
Dec. 31, 2023 £301,487 £252,536 PDF
Dec. 31, 2022 £231,870 £209,984 PDF
Dec. 31, 2021 £220,927 £179,765 PDF
Dec. 31, 2020 £156,618 £125,894 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ronald Dam (Chair) May 23, 2022
Craig Noel June 19, 2023
Dawn Howard May 19, 2025
Gillian Hamer May 18, 2024
Holly Aquilina May 23, 2022
Maximillian Charles Soudain May 23, 2022
Rachael Claridge May 23, 2022
Robin Matthew Hinks May 19, 2025
Sally Webb Oct. 10, 2025
Sarah-Jane Williams Riddell April 9, 2018