The Kingston Village Hall Trust
Analysis
The Kingston Village Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in November 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Kingston Village Hall Trust reported income of £31k and spending of £25k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £16k to £31k (+94%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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 Kingston Village Hall Trust sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Neroche Hall (£31k), SS Mary and John Parent Teacher Association (£31k) and The Kathleen Trust (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of a village hall for the use of the people of Kingston in Kent without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Neroche Hall | Somerset | £31k |
| SS Mary and John Parent Teacher Association | Oxford | £31k |
| The Kathleen Trust | London | £31k |
| The Trott Musical Foundation | Cumbria | £31k |