The Glapwell Centre Guardians
Analysis
The Glapwell Centre Guardians is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chesterfield. It was registered in September 2021, 5 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 buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Glapwell Centre Guardians reported income of £16k and spending of £8,789, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from May 2022 to April 2025, income grew from £500 to £16k (+3143%), an average of +219% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 4671%. Over the whole period it spent 61% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Glapwell Centre Guardians sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Broughton High School (£16k), Sussex Squash (£16k) and Gildersome Playing Field (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To benefit residents of Glapwell without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, associating together residents, local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in common effort to provide facilities in interests of education and social welfare for recreation and leisure occupation with objectives of improving conditions of life for residents.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Broughton High School | Preston | £16k |
| Sussex Squash | Crawley | £16k |
| Gildersome Playing Field | Leeds | £16k |
| Sunninghill School Parents Teachers and Friends Association | Dorchester | £16k |