Thornhill Lees Old People's Welfare Committee
Analysis
Thornhill Lees Old People's Welfare Committee is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dewsbury. It was registered in May 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and amateur sport, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Thornhill Lees Old People's Welfare Committee reported income of £11k and spending of £6,943, leaving 39% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income grew from £7,390 to £11k (+54%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Thornhill Lees Old People's Welfare Committee sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Charity of Ann Clare (£11k), Friends of St Brides Major School (£11k) and Apna Elderly Social Group (£11k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and assist the general good of all people residing in Thornhill Lees regardless of race or creed by providing facilities for education, physical and mental recreation and pursuing any activities which are deemed by law to be charitable.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Charity of Ann Clare | Ashby-De-La-Zouch | £11k |
| Friends of St Brides Major School | Mid Glamorgan | £11k |
| Apna Elderly Social Group | Ilford | £11k |
| Wareham Disabled Club | Wareham | £11k |