The Dawdon Recreational Ground
Analysis
The Dawdon Recreational Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Seaham. It was registered in February 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Dawdon Recreational Ground reported income of £61k and spending of £64k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £50k to £61k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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 Dawdon Recreational Ground sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Chellaston Community Association (£60k), Weeke Community Centre (£61k) and Otley Old Peoples Welfare Committee (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
There are a number of thriving sports clubs using the parks as their home ground-Football - 3 Adult Clubs and 2 Children's ClubsBowls - mens and ladies bowls clubsCricket - numerous teams of a variety of age groupsThere is a children's play area which was constructed in the year 2005-2006
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Chellaston Community Association | Derby | £60k |
| Weeke Community Centre | Winchester | £61k |
| Otley Old Peoples Welfare Committee | Otley | £60k |
| The Robert Craven Memorial Hall | Leeds | £61k |