Wicksteed Charitable Trust
The provision for the benefit of people resident primarily, but not exclusively, in Kettering and its neighbourhood, of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare to improve the conditions of life of the users of such facilities.
Activities & Mission
The provision for the benefit of people resident primarily, but not exclusively, in Kettering and its neighbourhood, of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare to improve the conditions of life of the users of such facilities.
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
Higher than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 2012 — Wicksteed Trust (organisation 203662)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,418,858 | £4,731,861 | £902,696 | £6,879,054 | £698,309 | 137 / 345 |
| 2024 | £4,183,856 | £4,812,694 | £772,464 | £7,154,026 | £814,063 | 141 / 245 |
| 2023 | £5,202,581 | £4,196,959 | £1,071,431 | £7,789,069 | £1,681,464 | 142 / 281 |
| 2022 | £5,597,813 | £3,294,046 | £1,361,957 | £6,799,358 | £1,427,583 | 101 / 88 |
| 2021 | £1,627,126 | £1,993,985 | £1,993,451 | £4,496,950 | £269,704 | 71 / 42 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wicksteed Charitable Trust
What does Wicksteed Charitable Trust do?
The provision for the benefit of people resident primarily, but not exclusively, in Kettering and its neighbourhood, of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare to improve the conditions of life of the users of such facilities.
How much income did Wicksteed Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Wicksteed Charitable Trust reported total income of £4.42m and reported expenditure of £4.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wicksteed Charitable Trust?
Wicksteed Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 20.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wicksteed Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Wicksteed Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 2011 as charity number 1142103. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Wicksteed Charitable Trust?
Wicksteed Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is OLIVER CHARLES WICKSTEED. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wicksteed Charitable Trust operate?
Wicksteed Charitable Trust operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wicksteed Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Wicksteed Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142103.
Details
Barton Road
Kettering
Northants
NN15 6NJ
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