Spirit in Sport
Analysis
Spirit in Sport is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in May 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport, recreation and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Spirit in Sport reported income of £49k and spending of £39k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £44k to £49k (+12%), an average of +2.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Spirit in Sport sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Graffham Recreation Ground (£49k), Friends of Putney High School (£49k) and L'chu Vonim Youth Centre (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of community sports activities for children and adults of all ages.The provision of a befriending service for people (over the age of 50) at risk of or suffering from isolation.The provision of a community cafe and drop-in centre.All activities for people who live, but not exclusively in the Portsmouth and Somerstown area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Graffham Recreation Ground | Petworth | £49k |
| Friends of Putney High School | London | £49k |
| L'chu Vonim Youth Centre | Gateshead | £49k |
| The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield Unit 42 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Sutton Coldfield | £49k |