Hawkshead Recreation Ground
Analysis
Hawkshead Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hawkshead Recreation Ground reported income of £15k and spending of £10k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £15k (+2.0%), an average of +0.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Hawkshead Recreation Ground sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Kingfisher Medway Trust (£15k), Thomas Herbert Clark's Charity (£15k) and BQL Foundation (£15k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide recreational facilities for the inhabitants of and visitors to the village of Hawkshead.These currently include a childrens play area with equipment suitable for children in the age range 3 to 12 years old. A full size football pitch with changing facilities. A crown green bowling facility. Two tennis courts. A general play area equipped with picnic benches and tables.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Kingfisher Medway Trust | Kent | £15k |
| Thomas Herbert Clark's Charity | Lincolnshire | £15k |
| BQL Foundation | Sheffield | £15k |
| Desta Ethiopia | Ross-On-Wye | £15k |