Lewknor Parish Recreation Ground and Hall
Analysis
Lewknor Parish Recreation Ground and Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watlington. It was registered in August 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, economic/community development/employment and recreation, 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 March 2025, Lewknor Parish Recreation Ground and Hall reported income of £12k and spending of £11k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £5,400 to £12k (+126%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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, Lewknor Parish Recreation Ground and Hall sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Wimborne St Giles' Church, Dorset (£12k), Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall (£12k) and Ashingdon School Parent Staff Association (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Village Hall and Recreation Ground for social, recreational, athletic and educational purposes. The Hall is used on a daily basis by the local pre-school and by other community groups (local school) on a semi-regular basis and is hired out for parties and events. The grounds and outdoor play area are used by the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Wimborne St Giles' Church, Dorset | Wimborne | £12k |
| Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall | Penrith | £12k |
| Ashingdon School Parent Staff Association | Essex | £12k |
| South London Sinfonia | Croydon | £12k |