Wilmslow Half Marathon
Analysis
Wilmslow Half Marathon is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wilmslow. It was registered in August 2014, 12 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Wilmslow Half Marathon reported income of £151k and spending of £146k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £15k to £151k (+926%), an average of +79% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 706%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Wilmslow Half Marathon sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hampshire Search and Rescue (£151k), Hopewell (£151k) and St Stephen's Indian Orthodox Church, Birmingham (£151k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Wilmslow Half Marathon raises funds by organising an annual half marathon race in the roads around Wilmslow and Mobberley. The event is held at the end of March or beginning of April and has been held since 1984. Usually between 4-5000 competitors enter the event. Any surplus generated by the event is distributed to sports clubs and other organisations in the area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Search and Rescue | Southampton | £151k |
| Hopewell | Manchester | £151k |
| St Stephen's Indian Orthodox Church, Birmingham | Birmingham | £151k |
| United Kingdom Thalassaemia Society | London | £151k |