Earls Colne Recreation Ground
Analysis
Earls Colne Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in September 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Earls Colne Recreation Ground reported income of £274k and spending of £327k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £215k to £274k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 44%. 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, Earls Colne Recreation Ground sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Milton Village Community Association (£273k), Debdale Park Sports Club (£274k) and The Island Trust Limited (£273k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The charity provides sporting and recreational facilities to the local community. These facilities consist of two football grounds, cricket ground, four tennis courts, MUGA - multi use games area with flood lights, two squash courts and a two badminton court size sports hall. The complex also has a lounge bar and fitness suite.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Village Community Association | Southsea | £273k |
| Debdale Park Sports Club | Mansfield | £274k |
| The Island Trust Limited | Exeter | £273k |
| Great Park Community Centre Association | Newcastle upon Tyne | £274k |