Scarcroft Institute
Analysis
Scarcroft Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in May 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Scarcroft Institute reported income of £11k and spending of £9,018, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £11k to £11k (-0.1%), an average of +-0.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Scarcroft Institute sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Little Heath and Potters Bar Scout Group (£11k), Dunton Recreation Ground (£11k) and Denmead Swings and Things (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Village Community Hall. Used for educational classes. Women's Institute. Parish Council Meetings. Public Meetings. Various Committee Meetings. Election Polling Station. Annual Village Flower Show and meetings. Local childrens parties and general local hire.The only voluntary community facility in Scarcroft Established 1924.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Little Heath and Potters Bar Scout Group | Potters Bar | £11k |
| Dunton Recreation Ground | Biggleswade | £11k |
| Denmead Swings and Things | Waterlooville | £11k |
| Tregynon Young Farmers Club | Powys | £11k |