Dodworth Miners' Welfare Scheme
Analysis
Dodworth Miners' Welfare Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Yorkshire. It was registered in February 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, 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 April 2025, Dodworth Miners' Welfare Scheme reported income of £52k and spending of £40k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £19k to £52k (+169%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 64%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Dodworth Miners' Welfare Scheme sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ngamaba Community Path (£52k), Bexhill Cap Centre (£52k) and The Restoration International Divine Church (Palace of Testimony) (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Provision of a Recreation Ground for the benefit of the Inhabitants (and in particular, but not exclusively, members of the past Mining Community) of the area of benefit, without distinction of Political, Religious, or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said Inhabitants.We incorporate Brass Band,Bowling,Football,Rugby & Boxing/Exercise Gym Facilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ngamaba Community Path | Salford | £52k |
| Bexhill Cap Centre | Bexhill-on-Sea | £52k |
| The Restoration International Divine Church (Palace of Testimony) | London | £51k |
| Federation Skills Trust | Hereford | £52k |