Sandy Lane Centre
Analysis
Sandy Lane Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stoke-On-Trent. It was registered in February 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06407906). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Sandy Lane Centre reported income of £48k and spending of £49k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £15k to £48k (+224%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2025, when income rose by 371%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Sandy Lane Centre sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Shields Unit 315 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£48k), Uplowman Hall & Recreation Association (£48k) and Vyner Park Charity (£48k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity runs a community centre in Brown Edge, providing a warm and welcoming Brew Club and meeting spaces. The premises are accessible and suitable for all age groups. There are exercise, dancing and other classes; a large hall, stage and small meeting room available to hire for events; outdoor space includes two sensory gardens and a defibrillator available 24/7.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Shields Unit 315 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Tyne And Wear | £48k |
| Uplowman Hall & Recreation Association | Devon | £48k |
| Vyner Park Charity | Morpeth | £48k |
| Brandon Remembrance Playing Field | Brandon | £48k |