Stevenage Leisure
Analysis
Stevenage Leisure is a registered charity in England and Wales. It was registered in November 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03446357). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2022, Stevenage Leisure reported income of £25.1m and spending of £25.0m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2022, income grew from £15.7m to £25.1m (+60%), an average of +60% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Stevenage Leisure sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Science Based Targets Initiative (£25.1m), Somerset House Trust (£25.3m) and The National Film and Television School (£25.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and investments 1.4%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 1,084 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Charitable activities 97%
- Investments 1.4%
- Other 1.6%
In the charity's own words
The provision of affordable facilities and activities for everyone in the interest of social welfare, provided to the public at large, to preserve good health, well being and stimulation through community participation in sports, recreation, fitness, health, education, performing arts, galleries, museums, theatres, libraries, community halls, parks and leisure centres
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Science Based Targets Initiative | London | £25.1m |
| Somerset House Trust | London | £25.3m |
| The National Film and Television School | Beaconsfield | £25.0m |
| 11Arches | Bishop Auckland | £25.4m |