Donald Pither Memorial Ground
Analysis
Donald Pither Memorial Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Castle Cary. It was registered in April 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Donald Pither Memorial Ground reported income of £17k and spending of £17k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11k to £17k (+52%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Donald Pither Memorial Ground sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 27th Norwich (New Costessey) Scout Group (£17k), The Ol Trust (£17k) and Stokenchurch Scout and Guide Headquarters Trustees (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provision of recreation facilities at the Donald Pither Memorial Ground, Castle Cary.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 27th Norwich (New Costessey) Scout Group | Norwich | £17k |
| The Ol Trust | Loughton | £17k |
| Stokenchurch Scout and Guide Headquarters Trustees | High Wycombe | £17k |
| Defford Village Hall | Worcester | £17k |