Groombridge Men's Shed
Analysis
Groombridge Men's Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending February 2026, Groombridge Men's Shed reported income of £14k and spending of £6,070, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2022 to February 2026, income fell from £63k to £14k (-77%), an average of -31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2026, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Groombridge Men's Shed sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tooting and Balham Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps (£14k), Appledore Hall (£14k) and Brighton Hill Community Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
TO PROMOTE SOCIALINCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE,PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY MEN AGED 18 OR OVER, WITHINGROOMBRIDGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS, FROM BECOMINGSOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARESOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting and Balham Unit of the Sea Cadet Corps | London | £14k |
| Appledore Hall | Bideford | £14k |
| Brighton Hill Community Association | Hants | £14k |
| Durham & Cleveland Squash Rackets Association | Middlesbrough | £14k |