Heroes Haven Swanage
Analysis
Heroes Haven Swanage is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swanage. It was registered in December 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07219611). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Heroes Haven Swanage reported income of £16k and spending of £9,261, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £22k to £16k (-26%), an average of -7.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Heroes Haven Swanage sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Moulsoe Community Association (£16k), Knowle Institute (£16k) and David Goodman Charitable Trust (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the health of injured Armed Forces personnel, and their carers, who have been severely injured and are in financial need, by the provision, maintenance and improvement of holiday accommodation.Our aim is to raise sufficient funds through donation, sponsorship and fundraising events, to enable the purchase and running of a bespoke log cabin.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Moulsoe Community Association | Newport Pagnell | £16k |
| Knowle Institute | Solihull | £16k |
| David Goodman Charitable Trust | London | £16k |
| Rotary Club of Canvey Island | Essex | £16k |