Viking Kayak Club
Analysis
Viking Kayak Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in June 2020, 6 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 individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Viking Kayak Club reported income of £33k and spending of £32k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £20k to £33k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 101%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Viking Kayak Club sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st SANDRIDGE SCOUT AND GUIDE GROUP (£33k), Lockington Village Hall (£33k) and King George's Field, Haughley (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Facilities for paddle-sport and associated water-sports in the Bedford area.Instruction to other paddlers in all levels of paddle-sport and associated water-sports with the purpose of improving standards and personal proficiency.Opportunities to compete in various paddle sport discipline sporting events.Supervision and organisation for social paddling.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st SANDRIDGE SCOUT AND GUIDE GROUP | Hertfordshire | £33k |
| Lockington Village Hall | Driffield | £33k |
| King George's Field, Haughley | Suffolk | £33k |
| Rhondda Lawn Tennis Club | Treorchy | £33k |