Ockment Centre
Analysis
Ockment Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in April 2006, 20 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05713281). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Ockment Centre reported income of £110k and spending of £117k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £103k to £110k (+6.4%), an average of +1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 104%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Ockment Centre sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include CLWB Gofal Mes Y Dderwen (£110k), Solihull Lodge Community Association (£110k) and Tidworth Town Football Club (£110k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Ockment Centre provides low cost meeting and hiring space for all members of the community. It provides training, meeting, counselling and office space for other organisations who in turn provide community services or benefits. The Centre also operates as a community hub signposting to other organisations, running a Work Club and other community activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| CLWB Gofal Mes Y Dderwen | Carmarthen | £110k |
| Solihull Lodge Community Association | West Midlands | £110k |
| Tidworth Town Football Club | Wiltshire | £110k |
| Penrith Cricket Club | Penrith | £110k |