Durham County Cricket Foundation
To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of cricket and other sports capable of improving health. Programmes are delivered along 5 activity pillars of health, education, social cohesion, grass roots sports and club development.
Activities & Mission
To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of cricket and other sports capable of improving health. Programmes are delivered along 5 activity pillars of health, education, social cohesion, grass roots sports and club development.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £918,522 | £368,364 | £368,364 | £551,382 | £549,058 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £29,498 | £63,842 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £37,890 | £72,957 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £71,774 | £58,820 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £44,121 | £72,805 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Durham County Cricket Foundation
What does Durham County Cricket Foundation do?
To promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the playing of cricket and other sports capable of improving health. Programmes are delivered along 5 activity pillars of health, education, social cohesion, grass roots sports and club development.
How much income did Durham County Cricket Foundation report in 2024?
Durham County Cricket Foundation reported total income of £919k and reported expenditure of £368k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Durham County Cricket Foundation?
Durham County Cricket Foundation has a program ratio of 40.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Durham County Cricket Foundation registered as a charity?
Durham County Cricket Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2009 as charity number 1127721. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Durham County Cricket Foundation?
Durham County Cricket Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Durham County Cricket Foundation operate?
Durham County Cricket Foundation operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Durham County Cricket Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Durham County Cricket Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127721.
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CHESTER LE STREET
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