The Margaretting Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust
Analysis
The Margaretting Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in September 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Margaretting Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust reported income of £32k and spending of £21k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £26k to £32k (+25%), an average of +5.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Margaretting Recreation Ground and Village Hall Trust sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Eric Twiname Trust (£32k), The Borrowdale Institute (£32k) and 1st Hassocks Scout Group (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides accommodation to facilitate clubs and organisations beneficial to the local community and beyond. It also has a playing field utilised by both sports clubs and other organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Eric Twiname Trust | Surbiton | £32k |
| The Borrowdale Institute | Keswick | £32k |
| 1st Hassocks Scout Group | West Sussex | £32k |
| Tittensor Village Hall | Stoke-On-Trent | £32k |