Metrobox London
Analysis
Metrobox London is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Islington. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and other charitable purposes, 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 December 2024, Metrobox London reported income of £18k and spending of £11k, leaving 40% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2023 to December 2024, income fell from £24k to £18k (-25%), an average of -25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Metrobox London sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rainworth Miners' Welfare Trust (£18k), Village Hall Tivetshall (£18k) and Huntley Village Hall (£18k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Charity providing free sports sessions for young people in north London
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rainworth Miners' Welfare Trust | Mansfield | £18k |
| Village Hall Tivetshall | Norwich | £18k |
| Huntley Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £18k |
| Ormesby Village Hall | Cleveland | £18k |