Sturfit
Analysis
Sturfit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sturminster Newton. It was registered in April 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07977751). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Sturfit reported income of £123k and spending of £107k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £36k to £123k (+241%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Sturfit sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Joe Dix Foundation (£123k), Camrose Centre Basingstoke (£123k) and DVS Foundation (£123k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sturfit provides leisure facilities to foster the health and well-being of the people of Sturminster Newton and the surrounding area. Sturminster Newton Lesiure Centre is accessible to all members of this community and wide participation is encouraged. The Centre offers a range of exercise classes, fully equipped gym and is host to many sporting clubs and societies. It is staffed by volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Joe Dix Foundation | Norwich | £123k |
| Camrose Centre Basingstoke | Basingstoke | £123k |
| DVS Foundation | Middlesex | £123k |
| Ilkley and District Good Neighbours | Ilkley | £123k |