West Smethwick Park
Analysis
West Smethwick Park is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Fao Democratic Services. It was registered in January 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, West Smethwick Park reported income of £63k and spending of £63k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £63k to £63k (-0.5%), an average of -0.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, West Smethwick Park sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Madeleine Mary Walker Foundation (£63k), 1st Woodcutts Scout Group (£63k) and Heath Park Rangers AFC (£63k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The park contains a range of facilities for visitors and users including grass sport football and cricket (grass and sytnthtic). Multi Use Games Area, large children's Play Area, fishing pools, Youth Shelter, community pavilion, outdoor gym equipment, historical features, and network of footpaths for walking. The park friends group organises a range of activites/events throughout the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Madeleine Mary Walker Foundation | Middlesbrough | £63k |
| 1st Woodcutts Scout Group | Salisbury | £63k |
| Heath Park Rangers AFC | Cardiff | £63k |
| Crayke Sports Club and Village Hall | York | £63k |