Romney Marsh Community Hub
Analysis
Romney Marsh Community Hub is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in New Romney. It was registered in August 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04396846). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Romney Marsh Community Hub reported income of £732k and spending of £851k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £760k to £732k (-3.7%), an average of -0.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Romney Marsh Community Hub sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Police Firearms Officers Association Ltd (£725k), Tower Hamlets Mission (£782k) and Behind Closed Doors (£725k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 60%, charitable activities 36% and trading 3.6%. Charitable activities took 18% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £33k would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 30 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 60%
- Charitable activities 36%
- Trading 3.6%
- Investments 0.5%
In the charity's own words
Day Centre for people over 50 in Romney MarshProviding health and well-being services including chiropody clinics; hearing clinics; rehabilitation support; NHS clinics fitness classes; catering and community meals; home support; information and advice; transport; activities and events; operate dementia cafes across Romney Marsh; provide Cancer counselling; integrate with NHS GP Surgery
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Police Firearms Officers Association Ltd | Cambridgeshire | £725k |
| Tower Hamlets Mission | London | £782k |
| Behind Closed Doors | Leeds | £725k |
| Southampton Voluntary Services | Southampton | £799k |