Barney and Fulmodestone Playing Field
Analysis
Barney and Fulmodestone Playing Field is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Fakenham. It was registered in October 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Barney and Fulmodestone Playing Field reported income of £90k and spending of £10k, leaving 89% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to January 2025, income grew from £12k to £90k (+635%), an average of +65% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income rose by 1978%. Over the whole period it spent 17% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Barney and Fulmodestone Playing Field sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mursley Sports Association (£89k), Croston Sports Club (£90k) and The Berkshire County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (£89k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide funding to run two playing fields in Barney and Fulmodestone respectively. Various children's play equipment is provided on both fields and also includes a pavilion at Barney which is used for various purposes such as a cricket club , meetings and social/community venue. All fund raising and management is undertaken on a voluntary basis by Trustees and a Management Committee.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mursley Sports Association | Milton Keynes | £89k |
| Croston Sports Club | Leyland | £90k |
| The Berkshire County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs | Newbury | £89k |
| Lanchester Community Association | Durham | £90k |