Cholsey Community Development Trust
Analysis
Cholsey Community Development Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wallingford. It was registered in October 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07589995). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Cholsey Community Development Trust reported income of £85k and spending of £75k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £44k to £85k (+92%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 86%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Cholsey Community Development Trust sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The County Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Lincoln) (£85k), Alliance Française du Yorkshire (£85k) and Holmfirth Art & Music Limited (£85k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aims of the Trust are to: Support the strong and vibrant community in CholseyEncourage a low carbon and green lifestyleOwn, maintain and effectively manage its facilities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The County Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (Lincoln) | Lincoln | £85k |
| Alliance Française du Yorkshire | Leeds | £85k |
| Holmfirth Art & Music Limited | Holmfirth | £85k |
| Dereham Theatre Company | Norfolk | £86k |