West Herts Hockey Club
Analysis
West Herts Hockey Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in February 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, 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, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, West Herts Hockey Club reported income of £80k and spending of £79k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £30k to £80k (+168%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 190%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, West Herts Hockey Club sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Homer Hill Recreation Ground Trust (£80k), The Baggeridge Social Welfare Centre (£80k) and Southbourne Tennis Club (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation, in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of hockey for adults and children. We develop and manage the provision of facilities, coaching, fixtures, officials and all other matters required for the playing of hockey. Location; The New Playing Field, Coningesby Drive, WATFORD, WD17 3BD
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Trust | Dudley | £80k |
| The Baggeridge Social Welfare Centre | Dudley | £80k |
| Southbourne Tennis Club | Bournemouth | £80k |
| Grayshott Cricket Club | Hindhead | £81k |