Essendine Village Hall Trust
Analysis
Essendine Village Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stamford. It was registered in March 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Essendine Village Hall Trust reported income of £33k and spending of £21k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,387 to £33k (+507%), an average of +57% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 196%. Over the whole period it spent 73% 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, Essendine Village Hall Trust sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Stratton and District Young Farmers Club (£33k), Burbage Community Library (£33k) and Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The hall exists to provide leisure, recreational and community facilities for the residents in Essendine and surrounding villages. Activities using the hall include Yoga, Martial Arts,U3A, Mother and Toddler Group, Luncheon Club and Band practices. In addition the hall is used for private functions such as children's parties, wedding receptions and sales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton and District Young Farmers Club | Cornwall | £33k |
| Burbage Community Library | Leicestershire | £33k |
| Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry | Isleworth | £33k |
| Dewsbury and District Third Age | Ossett | £33k |