Portland Gig Rowing Club
Analysis
Portland Gig Rowing Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in May 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Portland Gig Rowing Club reported income of £10k and spending of £12k, spending 123% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £4,390 to £10k (+129%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2023, when income rose by 152%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Portland Gig Rowing Club sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hinstock Memorial Hall (£10k), The Lord Thurlow Village Hall (£10k) and 1st Rugeley Scout Group (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We promote the sport of Gig Rowing to anyone who wishes to come and have a go at both social and competitive levels. We offer rowing to adults and juniors (11 - 18) a membership fee is payable plus a small fee per row. Gig Rowing is a great way to not only keep fit but also to meet new friends. It helps people to build on their own individual strengths and become part of a winning team.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hinstock Memorial Hall | Market Drayton | £10k |
| The Lord Thurlow Village Hall | Suffolk | £10k |
| 1st Rugeley Scout Group | Staffordshire | £10k |
| 13th Warrington Scout Group | Warrington | £10k |