Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre
Analysis
Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cleator. It was registered in April 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, 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 August 2025, Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre reported income of £118k and spending of £93k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £138k to £118k (-14%), an average of -3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tri-Anglia Triathlon Club (£118k), Upton United Juniors Community Sports Club (£118k) and Hemel Aces Football Club (£118k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Low cost hostel accommodation for groups including schools, students, family and friends etc. Educational facilities with a large classroom, used by local primary schools.Dark Sky accreditation, runs Dark Sky events. Off-grid and supports sustainability. Power is from a hydro electric scheme, and heating is from a biomass boiler using wood locally sourced.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Anglia Triathlon Club | Please Select | £118k |
| Upton United Juniors Community Sports Club | Pontefract | £118k |
| Hemel Aces Football Club | Hertfordshire | £118k |
| Kent Schools' Football Association | Dover | £118k |