Slip End Playing Field
Analysis
Slip End Playing Field is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in January 1973, 53 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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 2026, Slip End Playing Field reported income of £26k and spending of £21k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £19k to £26k (+38%), an average of +8.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Slip End Playing Field sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Earls Barton Scout Group (£26k), Kirk Deighton Village Hall CIO (£26k) and 1st Grange and Cartmel Scout Group (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Slip End Playing Fields,run by voluntary committee to benefit locals. Large field, tennis courts & football pitch used for various outdoor pursuits. Peter Edwards Hall can be hired separately or in conjunction with the field for social functions and recreational activities. The fields are enjoyed FOC throughout the year. The charity maintains these facilities via private use booking fees.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Earls Barton Scout Group | Northampton | £26k |
| Kirk Deighton Village Hall CIO | Wetherby | £26k |
| 1st Grange and Cartmel Scout Group | Cumbria | £26k |
| Alveston Youth Centre Committee | Bristol | £26k |