The Forge (Binfield Heath)
Analysis
The Forge (Binfield Heath) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Henley-On-Thames. It was registered in April 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 14019946). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Forge (Binfield Heath) reported income of £28k and spending of £32k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 3 years on record, from April 2023 to April 2025, income fell from £2.5m to £28k (-99%), an average of -90% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income dropped by 99%. Over the whole period it spent 5.1% 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 Forge (Binfield Heath) sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Westcott Village Hall Trust (£28k), East Woodlands Village Hall Management Committee (£28k) and Hutton Village Hall (£28k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
When ready the building will provide opportunities for activities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Westcott Village Hall Trust | Surrey | £28k |
| East Woodlands Village Hall Management Committee | Frome | £28k |
| Hutton Village Hall | Preston | £28k |
| 31st/9th Ipswich (Britannia) Scout Group | Suffolk | £28k |