Houghton Main Recreation Ground
Also known as: Houghton Main Miners Welfare, Houghton Main Miners Welfare Sports and Social Organisation
To actively promote and improve the Social well being, sports and recreational activities for the local community, and surrounding areas.To ensure lasting improvements to a valuable community asset and facilitate community involvement to enable the development of new initiatives.
Activities & Mission
To actively promote and improve the Social well being, sports and recreational activities for the local community, and surrounding areas.To ensure lasting improvements to a valuable community asset and facilitate community involvement to enable the development of new initiatives.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2021.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £27,772 | £25,324 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £38,936 | £24,603 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2019 | £29,323 | £24,969 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2018 | £22,591 | £17,304 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2017 | £10,473 | £7,533 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Houghton Main Recreation Ground
What does Houghton Main Recreation Ground do?
To actively promote and improve the Social well being, sports and recreational activities for the local community, and surrounding areas.To ensure lasting improvements to a valuable community asset and facilitate community involvement to enable the development of new initiatives.
How much income did Houghton Main Recreation Ground report in 2021?
Houghton Main Recreation Ground reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Houghton Main Recreation Ground registered as a charity?
Houghton Main Recreation Ground was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1962 as charity number 523768. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Houghton Main Recreation Ground?
Houghton Main Recreation Ground is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ernest Heseltine. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Houghton Main Recreation Ground operate?
Houghton Main Recreation Ground operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Houghton Main Recreation Ground a registered charity?
Yes — Houghton Main Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 523768.
Details
Little Houghton
Barnsley
S72 0HU
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Also Known As
- Houghton Main Miners Welfare
- Houghton Main Miners Welfare Sports and Social Organisation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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