Victoria Community Association
Analysis
Victoria Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in September 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Victoria Community Association reported income of £16k and spending of £23k, spending 146% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £13k to £16k (+28%), an average of +6.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 181%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Victoria Community Association sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% 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 Heol-Y-Cyw Welfare Institute (£16k), Balsall and Berkswell Jubilee Project (£16k) and Easton Children's Playground (£16k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are an award-winning charity whose main aims and objectives are to provide and manage youth services on the Victoria Estate and surrounding areas. Additionally, we enable the delivery of vital services such as growing and delivering fresh vegetables to people in need. We enable the delivery of free meals, skills, training and advice with everyday enquiries such as money management.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Heol-Y-Cyw Welfare Institute | Bridgend | £16k |
| Balsall and Berkswell Jubilee Project | Coventry | £16k |
| Easton Children's Playground | Norwich | £16k |
| The Plymtree Parish Hall and Recreation Ground Charity | Cullompton | £16k |