Wolverley Playing Fields
Analysis
Wolverley Playing Fields is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kidderminster. It was registered in September 1973, 53 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 June 2025, Wolverley Playing Fields reported income of £91k and spending of £41k, leaving 55% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2020 to June 2025, income grew from £45k to £91k (+101%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 242%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Wolverley Playing Fields sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bridgend Sports Rugby Football Club CIO (£91k), Acacia Centre Limited (£91k) and Hitchin Boys' School Charitable Trust (£91k).
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
Provision of playing fields for the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Sports Rugby Football Club CIO | Bridgend | £91k |
| Acacia Centre Limited | Nottingham | £91k |
| Hitchin Boys' School Charitable Trust | Hitchin | £91k |
| Chamberlin Hall | Suffolk | £91k |