Harby Playing Field
Analysis
Harby Playing Field is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Notts. It was registered in August 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Harby Playing Field reported income of £17k and spending of £7,815, leaving 54% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £24k to £17k (-30%), an average of -8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 141%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Harby Playing Field sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chesterfield Unit 80 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£17k), 1st Stalham Scout Group (£17k) and Maverick Stars Trust (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the charity is, in the interests of social welfare, to improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Harby and the surrounding area without distinction of political, religious or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of a playing field for use by those inhabitants. This includes a large grassed area, tennis court,pavilion and play area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Unit 80 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Derbyshire | £17k |
| 1st Stalham Scout Group | Norfolk | £17k |
| Maverick Stars Trust | Cheshire | £17k |
| Four Elms Village Hall | Edenbridge | £17k |