Thingwall Recreational Centre
Analysis
Thingwall Recreational Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wirral. It was registered in November 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Thingwall Recreational Centre reported income of £24k and spending of £26k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £35k to £24k (-32%), an average of -9.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income dropped by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 116% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Thingwall Recreational Centre sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Rhiwbina Scout Group (£24k), North Petherwin Parish Hall (£24k) and Hermitage Village Green Charitable Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity organises activities such as indoor & outdoor bowls, whist, bridge, drama, badminton, cycling, artists classes etc. The premises are also used by outside organisations for karate classes, keep fit, aerobics, children dance classes etc. Parties and receptions may also be held in the main hall.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rhiwbina Scout Group | Cardiff | £24k |
| North Petherwin Parish Hall | Launceston | £24k |
| Hermitage Village Green Charitable Trust | Dorchester | £24k |
| Scarisbrick Village Hall | Lancashire | £24k |