The Sid Vale Association CIO
Analysis
The Sid Vale Association CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in November 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Sid Vale Association CIO reported income of £319k and spending of £164k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £127k to £319k (+151%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 215%. Over the whole period it spent 58% 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 Sid Vale Association CIO sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust Ltd. (£319k), London Gay Mens Chorus (LGMC) (£319k) and Alexander Whitley Dance Company (£318k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Monitoring planning applications with particular reference to the AONBKeeping footpaths open and useable .running the Sidmouth Museum.Supporting local history society.Publishing books/leaflets of local interestEnhancing the environment of the River Sid.Excursions and walks around the Sid Valley.Providing, improving and maintaining open spaces for the enjoyment of the public?
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust Ltd. | Dorset | £319k |
| London Gay Mens Chorus (LGMC) | London | £319k |
| Alexander Whitley Dance Company | Ipswich | £318k |
| Justice in Motion | Oxford | £320k |