Wicksteed Charitable Trust
About
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.
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Financials
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Wicksteed Charitable Trust has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WICKSTEED CHARITABLE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WICKSTEED CHARITABLE TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WICKSTEED CHARITABLE TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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8 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
Years ago Wicksteed park was a good, economical fun day out but so much has changed.The boating lake is now void of boats. The go cart track is an abandoned wasteland, the helicopters have flows as has the aviaries, the coin op motorcycles have roared away into the distance. The train is squeekier than ever, The pirate ship has gone, the ferris wheel is partially dismantled. the only additions seem to be an unused zip wire and a tame mechanical donkey on a rail ride, meerkats and a few farm animals.The prices seem to go up dramatically each visit. And a good sized area is often roped off for Asian wedding parties. In conclusion the further back in time you go the better it was. Oh and it does seem to be converting into a holiday park.5pm closing is way too early in the school summer holidays.
Trustpilot
terrible, never again.Just popped in for a car show, drove through gates and paid entry fee told to park in field wiht rest of show cars, no mention of paying for parking before i leave by steward, hit with a 30 pound fine weeks later.didn't even use park facilities.customer service a joke when called.Did plan on returning with kids for a day out but not now.
Trustpilot
Staff were super friendly and helpful, and nothing is too much trouble. The venue is perfect for our needs and provides great flexibility to style our event. Thank you so much! We have re-booked for next year. We have some mixed feedback about the food during our event but the team are happy to receive our feedback and will work with us to make changes to future events.
How it stacks up against peers
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Wicksteed Charitable Trust
Wicksteed Charitable Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Northants, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 2.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 3 reviews.
Based on official filings, Wicksteed Charitable Trust has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 19% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
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. Wicksteed Charitable Trust is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.
Wicksteed Charitable Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Wicksteed Charitable Trust's registered charity number is 1142103. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Wicksteed Charitable Trust is located in Northants, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Wicksteed Charitable Trust is based in Northants in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Wicksteed Charitable Trust
- What is Wicksteed Charitable Trust?
- Wicksteed Charitable Trust is a health charitable company based in Northants, United Kingdom. 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.
- When was Wicksteed Charitable Trust founded?
- Wicksteed Charitable Trust was founded in 2011.
- Where is Wicksteed Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Northants, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Wicksteed Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £4.4 million. 19% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wicksteed Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- Wicksteed Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wicksteed Charitable Trust's website?
- https://www.wicksteedpark.org
- Are donations to Wicksteed Charitable Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.