Norton Sports Charity
Also known as: Norton (teesside) Sports Complex, Norton Recreation Ground Charity
Provision of sports facilities for community use including those for archery, athletics, bowls, cricket, football, hockey, squash and tennis consistent with the objectives of the Charity. The Charity also owns a Community Interest Company providing social facilities, acting as the umbrella body for non-sporting activities and also to generate revenues for the Charity.
Activities & Mission
Provision of sports facilities for community use including those for archery, athletics, bowls, cricket, football, hockey, squash and tennis consistent with the objectives of the Charity. The Charity also owns a Community Interest Company providing social facilities, acting as the umbrella body for non-sporting activities and also to generate revenues for the Charity.
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 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £426,271 | £380,159 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £467,224 | £379,165 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £482,185 | £359,818 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £630,483 | £263,665 | £263,393 | £1,768,680 | £236,520 | 8 / 0 |
| 2020 | £377,562 | £218,310 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Norton Sports Charity
What does Norton Sports Charity do?
Provision of sports facilities for community use including those for archery, athletics, bowls, cricket, football, hockey, squash and tennis consistent with the objectives of the Charity. The Charity also owns a Community Interest Company providing social facilities, acting as the umbrella body for non-sporting activities and also to generate revenues for the Charity.
How much income did Norton Sports Charity report in 2024?
Norton Sports Charity reported total income of £426k and reported expenditure of £380k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Norton Sports Charity?
Norton Sports Charity has a program ratio of 41.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Norton Sports Charity registered as a charity?
Norton Sports Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 November 2013 as charity number 1154688. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Norton Sports Charity?
Norton Sports Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Andrew Hartley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Norton Sports Charity operate?
Norton Sports Charity operates across 7 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Norton Sports Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Norton Sports Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154688.
Details
74 Station Road
Norton
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Cleveland
TS20 1PE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Norton (teesside) Sports Complex
- Norton Recreation Ground Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated