The Verona Association
Analysis
The Verona Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Thornton-Cleveleys. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Verona Association reported income of £33k and spending of £43k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £27k to £33k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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 Verona Association sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dr W E Ripper Memorial Hall (£33k), Porlock Recreation Ground (£33k) and Straight Road Community Centre Limited (£33k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Verona Association provides facilities for elderly members of the community to participate in physical and mental recreation activities including dance, singing, snooker, bowling and a friendship club. These activities take place in the association's own premises.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dr W E Ripper Memorial Hall | Norfolk | £33k |
| Porlock Recreation Ground | Minehead | £33k |
| Straight Road Community Centre Limited | Colchester | £33k |
| 1st Northwood Scout Group | Pinner | £33k |