Muddy Fork
Analysis
Muddy Fork is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Retford. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Muddy Fork reported income of £24k and spending of £26k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £24k to £24k (-0.9%), an average of -0.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 149%. Over the whole period it spent 132% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Muddy Fork sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Reeves and Fines Fund (£24k), Rotary Club of York Vikings Trust Fund (£24k) and Maghull Parish Institute (£24k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Muddy Fork helps people experiencing mental health challenges take back control of their lives through volunteer gardening & conservation in Bassetlaw (North Nottinghamshire) and surrounding areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Reeves and Fines Fund | Gravesend | £24k |
| Rotary Club of York Vikings Trust Fund | York | £24k |
| Maghull Parish Institute | Merseyside | £24k |
| The Ruth and Jack Lunzer Charitable Trust | London | £24k |