The Charles Willis Hall
Analysis
The Charles Willis Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Calne. It was registered in May 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending February 2025, The Charles Willis Hall reported income of £11k and spending of £13k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £3,151 to £11k (+265%), an average of +38% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2022, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 197% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Charles Willis Hall sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Weston Village Hall (£11k), Longden School Parent Teacher Association (£12k) and Keys of Change CIO (£11k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charles Willis Hall is a valuable community venue for our many village activities, available for hire for private functions as well as community and fundraising events. We welcome parties, suppers, evening classes, music groups, lectures, workshops and all manner of functions. We provide a focal point that enhances village life and facilitates fundraising for local projects and charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Weston Village Hall | Newark | £11k |
| Longden School Parent Teacher Association | Shrewsbury | £12k |
| Keys of Change CIO | Purley | £11k |
| Brighton Consort | East Sussex | £12k |