St John's Arts and Recreation Association
Analysis
St John's Arts and Recreation Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Old Harlow Essex. It was registered in March 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, St John's Arts and Recreation Association reported income of £67k and spending of £67k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £68k to £67k (-1.8%), an average of -0.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, St John's Arts and Recreation Association sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Asian Heritage Trust (£67k), Hawthorn Engine and Carriage Trust (£67k) and The Gantry Youth Theatre (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are the Community Centre for Old Harlow. We offer a varied programme of arts and recreational activities, and events for all ages. The Centre is available for private hire. Public consultation meetings and ward council surgeries are held here regularly.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian Heritage Trust | Manchester | £67k |
| Hawthorn Engine and Carriage Trust | Morecambe | £67k |
| The Gantry Youth Theatre | Southampton | £67k |
| Pickering War Memorial Charitable Trust | North Yorkshire | £67k |