Samuel Wordsworth
Analysis
Samuel Wordsworth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in July 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Samuel Wordsworth reported income of £22k and spending of £17k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,442 to £22k (+546%), an average of +60% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 319%. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Samuel Wordsworth sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dinnington Village Social Welfare Centre (£22k), Addington Village Hall (£22k) and 2nd Driffield Scout Group (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Makes Grants to Individuals and Institutions in Penistone and Surrounding area who are In Need, at the Discretion of the Trustees
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dinnington Village Social Welfare Centre | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £22k |
| Addington Village Hall | Kent | £22k |
| 2nd Driffield Scout Group | Driffield | £22k |
| St Leonards Langho Scout Group | Clitheroe | £22k |