The Meanwood Institute
Analysis
The Meanwood Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in June 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Meanwood Institute reported income of £14k and spending of £14k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £3,726 to £14k (+286%), an average of +40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 182%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Meanwood Institute sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Flamborough Village Hall (£14k), North Staffordshire Kickboxing (£14k) and Mendip Nature Research Committee (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide various recreational facilities for the Meanwood community and premises to hold various functions, tasks etc (capacity 40 to 60 people). Provide biannual events for our senior citizens, comprising afternoon tea and entertainment and transport. Provide monies to deserving individuals ie missionary and to other charities as sanctioned by the committee.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Flamborough Village Hall | Bridlington | £14k |
| North Staffordshire Kickboxing | Stoke-On-Trent | £14k |
| Mendip Nature Research Committee | Surrey | £14k |
| Atlantic Challenge GB Maritime Training Trust | Llandysul | £14k |