Brookside
Analysis
Brookside is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in June 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Brookside reported income of £23k and spending of £28k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,000 to £23k (+161%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 212%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Brookside sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Llanmadoc and Cheriton Village Hall (£23k), Petersham Hall Community Association (£23k) and St Helens Youth Brass Band (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Brookside Boys Club provides a safe environment for boys and young men to socalise and partake in a range of sporting activities, therefore improving their social skills whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Llanmadoc and Cheriton Village Hall | Swansea | £23k |
| Petersham Hall Community Association | Derby | £23k |
| St Helens Youth Brass Band | St Helens | £23k |
| Leicester Musicfest | Leicester | £23k |