Marigolds Recreation Ground
Analysis
Marigolds Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harlow. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending November 2024, Marigolds Recreation Ground reported income of £37k and spending of £47k, spending 127% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from April 2022 to November 2024, income fell from £52k to £37k (-29%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 105%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Marigolds Recreation Ground sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Didmarton Village Hall and Community Committee (£37k), Bolsterstone Village Hall Trust (£37k) and 1st Washington Scout Group (£37k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To own and hold land and buildings for the recreational use, and to benefit the residents of Harlow. Part of the land must be open space as recreational and play areas for children, part may be occupied by self-supporting clubs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Didmarton Village Hall and Community Committee | Avon | £37k |
| Bolsterstone Village Hall Trust | Sheffield | £37k |
| 1st Washington Scout Group | Washington | £37k |
| Heckington Community Swimming Pool | Lincolnshire | £37k |