The Wimbledon in Sporting History Trust
Analysis
The Wimbledon in Sporting History Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Wimbledon in Sporting History Trust reported income of £35k and spending of £28k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2025, income fell from £57k to £35k (-40%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 413%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Wimbledon in Sporting History Trust sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Seaford Dramatic Society (£35k), West Midlands Federation of Womens Institutes (£35k) and Choir 2000 (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Protect, display and promote, the local Sporting History of Wimbledon and its immediate neighbours, based primarily, in and around Wimbledon. Primarily for historical and educational purposes. We will rely on volunteers and raise funds primarily via donations and grants, with a small element from the sale of products and memorabillia.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Seaford Dramatic Society | East Sussex | £35k |
| West Midlands Federation of Womens Institutes | Birmingham | £35k |
| Choir 2000 | Cambridge | £35k |
| Lighthorne Village Hall | Warwick | £35k |