Land at Purnells' Brook
Analysis
Land at Purnells' Brook is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Solihull. It was registered in August 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Land at Purnells' Brook reported income of £12k and spending of £1,197, leaving 90% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,730 to £12k (+346%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 289%. Over the whole period it spent 15% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Land at Purnells' Brook sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Westwood Farm Schools (£12k), The Ilfracombe Lawn Tennis Club (£12k) and The New Pavilion Trust (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
AN OPEN SPACE FOR THE PERPETUAL USE AND ENJOYMENT BY THE PUBLIC EITHER AS GARDENS OR AS PUBLIC WALKS OR PLEASURE GROUNDS OR OTHERWISE
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Westwood Farm Schools | Reading | £12k |
| The Ilfracombe Lawn Tennis Club | Barnstaple | £12k |
| The New Pavilion Trust | Wiltshire | £12k |
| Kingstone Village Hall | Uttoxeter | £12k |