Stomping Grounds North East
Analysis
Stomping Grounds North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gateshead. It was registered in November 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Stomping Grounds North East reported income of £785k and spending of £764k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income grew from £61k to £785k (+1187%), an average of +1187% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 1187%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Stomping Grounds North East sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Trinity Activities (£780k), Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University Limited (£795k) and Oak Hill Community Nursery (£775k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 76%, charitable activities 16% and donations and legacies 2.0%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1,246 would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 15 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.0%
- Charitable activities 16%
- Trading 76%
- Investments 0.0%
- Other 6.1%
In the charity's own words
Establish & maintain Forest School and Nursery settings in a variety of woodland areas in North East England. Deliver Forest School & outdoor learning activities in local woodland to children & young people. Engage communities in outdoor activities which reconnect them with natureEncourage children & their families to further engage in outdoor activities to increase health and wellbeing
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Activities | Uxbridge | £780k |
| Hull and East Yorkshire Children's University Limited | Hull | £795k |
| Oak Hill Community Nursery | London | £775k |
| The Greenfields Centre Limited | Nottingham | £797k |