Old Felixstowe Community Association (Ofca)
Analysis
Old Felixstowe Community Association (Ofca) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Felixstowe. It was registered in August 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Old Felixstowe Community Association (Ofca) reported income of £65k and spending of £33k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £29k to £65k (+128%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Old Felixstowe Community Association (Ofca) sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shap Swimming Pool (£65k), George Cadbury for Public Park (£65k) and Chester Boxers Limited (£65k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
OFCA runs a community centre offering facilities for hire by both affiliated and non-affiliated groups in the Felixstowe area. Over 25 groups use the centre regularly and others on an occasional or 'one-off' basis. Facilities include two halls, a coffee lounge, kitchen and tennis courts. Fundraising events include community markets, a Summer fair and a Christmas card delivery scheme.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shap Swimming Pool | Cumbria | £65k |
| George Cadbury for Public Park | Birmingham | £65k |
| Chester Boxers Limited | Chester | £65k |
| Merton Unit 368 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Surrey | £65k |