Harold Wood War Memorial Institute
Analysis
Harold Wood War Memorial Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in August 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Harold Wood War Memorial Institute reported income of £18k and spending of £22k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £1,622 to £18k (+1027%), an average of +83% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 721%. Over the whole period it spent 122% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Harold Wood War Memorial Institute sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Maes Yr Haul Primary School Pfa (£18k), Cor Bro Ogwr (£18k) and Tyne Tees Heritage Transport (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the social, physical and intellectual welfare of its members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Maes Yr Haul Primary School Pfa | Bridgend | £18k |
| Cor Bro Ogwr | Bridgend | £18k |
| Tyne Tees Heritage Transport | Houghton Le Spring | £18k |
| Dufton Agricultural Society | Appleby-in-Westmorland | £18k |