Barrie Wells Trust
Analysis
Barrie Wells Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in September 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06848662). It says it makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Barrie Wells Trust reported income of £617k and spending of £525k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £217k to £617k (+184%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 118%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Barrie Wells Trust sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mansfield Town Community Trust Ltd (£615k), Backworth Miners Welfare (£619k) and Nottinghamshire County Scout Council (£615k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £388k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 0.6%
In the charity's own words
To offer seriously ill and disabled children and their families the chance to make lasting memories and to support their wellbeing, care and convalescence by providing VIP Box4Kids experiences at sporting and entertainment events. To recognise the part played by key NHS personnel in the care of children by rewarding them with gift packages. To generally promote good health and healthy recreation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Town Community Trust Ltd | Nottinghamshire | £615k |
| Backworth Miners Welfare | Backworth | £619k |
| Nottinghamshire County Scout Council | Nottingham | £615k |
| Rackets Cubed | London | £620k |