London Thunder Basketball Club
Analysis
London Thunder Basketball Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, 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 July 2025, London Thunder Basketball Club reported income of £177k and spending of £249k, spending 141% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £338k to £177k (-48%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income dropped by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, London Thunder Basketball Club sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust Limited (£176k), Cayton Playing Fields Association (£177k) and 1st Stretford (Longford) Scout Group (£176k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide activities which benefit the community and in particular to provide diversionary activities for disadvantaged young people living in the inner city of London. The company aims to reach those young people who do not normally have access to high quality coaching programmes. Young people will benefit from positive role models and the opportunity
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust Limited | London | £176k |
| Cayton Playing Fields Association | North Yorkshire | £177k |
| 1st Stretford (Longford) Scout Group | Manchester | £176k |
| Harold Hill and District Community Association | Romford | £177k |