Watson Memorial Hall
Analysis
Watson Memorial Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northumberland. It was registered in June 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Watson Memorial Hall reported income of £12k and spending of £24k, spending 197% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £8,700 to £12k (+42%), an average of +9.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 449%. Over the whole period it spent 111% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Watson Memorial Hall sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bilston Senior Citizens Federation (£12k), Stater Trust (£12k) and Sadaqah Jariyah Rewards (SJR) Foundation (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The village hall is used by a range of local & regional organisations and visitors, including leek club, dog club, Parish Council, St Hilda's Church, Ellingham school, Northumberland County Council, line dancing and caravaners, as well as for a wide range of private events, parties & fundraising activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bilston Senior Citizens Federation | Wolverhampton | £12k |
| Stater Trust | Andover | £12k |
| Sadaqah Jariyah Rewards (SJR) Foundation | London | £12k |
| Neuadd Bentref Rhiwlas | Gwynedd | £12k |