WILMSLOW HALF MARATHON
The Wilmslow Half Marathon raises funds by organising an annual half marathon race in the roads around Wilmslow and Mobberley. The event is held at the end of March or beginning of April and has been held since 1984. Usually between 4-5000 competitors enter the event. Any surplus generated by the event is distributed to sports clubs and other organisations in the area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £4,804 for the year ended 30 June 2025, bringing total reserves to £80,516. The trustees maintain a reserve account of £50,000, which they believe is sufficient to cover costs if the event is cancelled or postponed. The charity's income is derived from entry fees and sponsorship, with no mention of significant financial risks or uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Entry fees paid by competitors, entry fees received for the 2025 race were £134,652.” — page 3
“The Wilmslow Half marathon maintains a reserve account of £50,000. The trustees believe this is sufficient to cover costs incurred if the event has to be cancelled or postponed at short notice.” — page 3
Trustees
- ANTHONY KERSH
- Martin Stocker
- Nicky Mowat
- Paul Martin Norris
- Roy Pownall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £151k | £146k |
| 30/06/2024 | £143k | £134k |
| 30/06/2023 | £115k | £111k |
| 30/06/2022 | £118k | £167k |
| 30/06/2021 | £15k | £12k |
Common questions
Is WILMSLOW HALF MARATHON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £4,804 for the year ended 30 June 2025, bringing total reserves to £80,516. The trustees maintain a reserve account of £50,000, which they believe is sufficient to cover costs if the event is cancelled or postponed. The charity's income is derived from entry fees and sponsorship, with no mention of significant financial risks or uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £2.4m |
| JAPAN HOUSE LONDON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £500 |
Charities like this
- KESWICK TO BARROW WALK
- WILMSLOW UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- THE MALDON MUD RACE LTD
- HARLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION
- THE WEETING STEAM ENGINE RALLY
- PARKRUN GLOBAL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILMSLOW HALF MARATHON | £151k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KESWICK TO BARROW WALK | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILMSLOW UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £246k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE MALDON MUD RACE LTD | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HARLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WEETING STEAM ENGINE RALLY | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |