Desford Heritage
Analysis
Desford Heritage is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in July 2024, 2 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, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Desford Heritage reported income of £39k and spending of £21k, leaving 46% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from January 2025 to January 2026, income grew from £27k to £39k (+44%), an average of +44% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2026, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 35% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Desford Heritage sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The High Sheriff's Police Trust for the County of the West Midlands (£38k), Tadley Scout Group (£39k) and 1st Bishopston Bristol Scout Group (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Desford Heritage provides many opportunities to the residents of Desford and the surrounding area to celebrate the history of the village. This is done by delivering events, offering guided heritage walks and talks, putting on displays and workshops, maintaining and developing the Desford Heritage Trail, supporting individuals researching their family history and preserving the village archive.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The High Sheriff's Police Trust for the County of the West Midlands | Birmingham | £38k |
| Tadley Scout Group | Tadley | £39k |
| 1st Bishopston Bristol Scout Group | Bristol | £38k |
| 1st South Ascot Scout Group | South Ascot | £39k |