Epic Kidz
Analysis
Epic Kidz is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in March 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Epic Kidz reported income of £136k and spending of £148k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £77k to £136k (+77%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 110% 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, Epic Kidz sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Saffron Walden Museum Society Limited (£136k), The Bridport Literary Festival Limited (£136k) and Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club (£136k).
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
Grants are awarded to voluntary groups throughout the North West, who provide sports, leisure and health orientated activities for young people. These groups include local sports clubs, scouts, youth clubs and children with special needs. We also provide grants for other charities involved with mountain recreational activities such as footpath repairs, mountain rescue and air ambulance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden Museum Society Limited | Saffron Walden | £136k |
| The Bridport Literary Festival Limited | Bridport | £136k |
| Desford Organisation Comprising of Desford Colliery Band, Desford Band, and Desford Brass Band Club | Coalville | £136k |
| In Focus Education and Development | Southampton | £137k |