Clipston Recreation Ground
Analysis
Clipston Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicestershire. It was registered in August 1981, 45 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Clipston Recreation Ground reported income of £25k and spending of £18k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £13k to £25k (+89%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Clipston Recreation Ground sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Neatishead Community Gym (£25k), The Sandridge Youth and Sports Community Association (£25k) and Bicknoller Village Hall and Playing Field (£25k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide recreational sporting activities for the village and surrounding area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Neatishead Community Gym | Norfolk | £25k |
| The Sandridge Youth and Sports Community Association | Hertfordshire | £25k |
| Bicknoller Village Hall and Playing Field | Somerset | £25k |
| The Chittlehampton Village Hall | Devon | £25k |