Backwell Playing Fields
Analysis
Backwell Playing Fields is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in December 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Backwell Playing Fields reported income of £60k and spending of £37k, leaving 38% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £47k to £60k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Backwell Playing Fields sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wingrave Community Association (£60k), 7th Woking (St Mary of Bethany) Scout Group (£60k) and Hessle Scout Group (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Backwell, including the provision, or assistance towards the provision, on the said recreation ground or any part thereof, of facilities for the recreation and other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wingrave Community Association | Aylesbury | £60k |
| 7th Woking (St Mary of Bethany) Scout Group | Surrey | £60k |
| Hessle Scout Group | Hessle | £60k |
| BTC (Southampton) Rowing Club | Southampton | £60k |