The Meapa

Also known as: The Meapa (property Trust)

THE PROVISION OF A FACILITY TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS TO ALL

Activities & Mission

THE PROVISION OF A FACILITY TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS TO ALL

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

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,187,321

Latest Expenditure

£1,202,293

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,498

Charitable Activities £1,185,219

Other Trading £0

Investments £498

Other Income £106

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £806,985

Raising Funds £53,575

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £341,733

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	£1,187,321	£1,202,293	£806,985	£497,968	£497,968	25 / 25
2023	£1,066,077	£1,101,691	£1,101,691	£512,940	£0	18 / 15
2022	£889,824	£998,462	£990,831	£548,553	£132,739	17 / 15
2021	£496,020	£631,806				0 / 15
2020	£330,725	£433,676				0 / 17

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Meapa

What does The Meapa do?

THE PROVISION OF A FACILITY TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS TO ALL

How much income did The Meapa report in 2024?

The Meapa reported total income of £1.19m and reported expenditure of £1.20m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Meapa?

The Meapa has a program ratio of 68.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Meapa registered as a charity?

The Meapa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1983 as charity number 286732. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs The Meapa?

The Meapa is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Priestley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Meapa operate?

The Meapa operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Meapa a registered charity?

Yes — The Meapa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286732.