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Wark Recreational Charity

We provide sporting and recreational facilities to the village and parish of Wark, Northumberland. This includes cricket and football pitches for rent, a children's playground, a 5-a-side pitch, floodlit training areas and a large pavilion that can be used for parties, weddings, receptions et al.

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Activities & Mission

We provide sporting and recreational facilities to the village and parish of Wark, Northumberland. This includes cricket and football pitches for rent, a children's playground, a 5-a-side pitch, floodlit training areas and a large pavilion that can be used for parties, weddings, receptions et al.

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

Latest Income
£8,020
Latest Expenditure
£3,178

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 39.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 39.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2019 — Wark Recreational Charity (organisation 522156)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£8,020
£3,1780 / 0
2023
£31,498
£41,6800 / 0
2022
£3,443
£3,7000 / 3
2021
£8,861
£5,0650 / 3
2020
£12,545
£3,1980 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wark Recreational Charity

What does Wark Recreational Charity do?

We provide sporting and recreational facilities to the village and parish of Wark, Northumberland. This includes cricket and football pitches for rent, a children's playground, a 5-a-side pitch, floodlit training areas and a large pavilion that can be used for parties, weddings, receptions et al.

How much income did Wark Recreational Charity report in 2024?

Wark Recreational Charity reported total income of £8k and reported expenditure of £3k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wark Recreational Charity registered as a charity?

Wark Recreational Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 2019 as charity number 1186794. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Wark Recreational Charity?

Wark Recreational Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAPHNE DICKESON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wark Recreational Charity operate?

Wark Recreational Charity operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wark Recreational Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Wark Recreational Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186794.

Details

Address
Warkshaugh
Wark
HEXHAM
Northumberland
NE48 3NP
Registration Date
6 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5150767
Charity Number
1186794

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Trustees

DAPHNE DICKESON Chair
Bruce Desmond Napier
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID MARK COULSON
MARK HOWDON
Will David Forsyth

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