Recreation Ground
Analysis
Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dursley. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Recreation Ground reported income of £20k and spending of £49k, spending 249% of what it took in. Over the whole period it spent 249% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Recreation Ground sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 62nd Southport (St Cuthbert's ) Scout Group (£20k), Almondsbury Old School Village Hall (£20k) and Tring U3a (£20k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity maintains the recreation field for the village
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 62nd Southport (St Cuthbert's ) Scout Group | Merseyside | £20k |
| Almondsbury Old School Village Hall | Bristol | £20k |
| Tring U3a | Hertfordshire | £20k |
| Senghenydd Community Centre | Caerphilly | £20k |