Swindon Sports Forum (SSF)
Analysis
Swindon Sports Forum (SSF) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swindon. It was registered in September 2019, 7 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 makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending October 2024, Swindon Sports Forum (SSF) reported income of £25k and spending of £42k, spending 169% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2024, income grew from £21k to £25k (+18%), an average of +5.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2024, when income rose by 11044%. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Swindon Sports Forum (SSF) sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Coddington Community Association - CIO (£25k), Inspire2box (£25k) and Warrington Sea Cadet Corps (£25k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Forum is run by a committee to help sport and physical activity in Swindon.We are independent, with strong partners who help us make a difference. We regularly attract and distribute funding to local sport clubs and groups. We hold regular club development courses that help with accreditation and governance, and hold regular forums where members meet and give feedback.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Coddington Community Association - CIO | Newark | £25k |
| Inspire2box | Lancashire | £25k |
| Warrington Sea Cadet Corps | Cheshire | £25k |
| Copthorne Village Hall | West Sussex | £25k |