Melbury Osmond Village Hall
Analysis
Melbury Osmond Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in June 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Melbury Osmond Village Hall reported income of £15k and spending of £8,367, leaving 45% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9,631 to £15k (+57%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 84% 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, Melbury Osmond Village Hall sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ketton Church of England School Parent Teacher Association (£15k), Reading Youth Orchestra (£15k) and Weald of Kent Development Trust (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Melbury Osmond Village Hall provides a venue for the community of Melbury Osmond and beyond for a variety of activities. These include village events such as the Summer Fete and Flower Show, the Arts including theatre and stage productions for all ages and groups, regular meetings including WI, keep fit groups, Garden & Show Society, Tennis Club, Church Social events & Parish Meetings etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ketton Church of England School Parent Teacher Association | Lincolnshire | £15k |
| Reading Youth Orchestra | Wokingham | £15k |
| Weald of Kent Development Trust | Tonbridge | £15k |
| Kemble Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £15k |