The Wheldrake Recreation Ground Foundation
Analysis
The Wheldrake Recreation Ground Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in May 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Wheldrake Recreation Ground Foundation reported income of £73k and spending of £149k, spending 205% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £29k to £73k (+154%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 127%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Wheldrake Recreation Ground Foundation sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Peacock Gymnasium (£73k), Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground (£73k) and 23rd Bromley Scout Group (£73k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Management of the village hall and sports field. Fund raising for the costs of operation & maintenance. Support for all the village organisations and in particular those groups using the hall & sports field.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Gymnasium | London | £73k |
| Bestwood Miners' Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground | Nottingham | £73k |
| 23rd Bromley Scout Group | Kent | £73k |
| Brenchley Memorial Hall | Tonbridge | £73k |