Old Sarum Community Centre
Analysis
Old Sarum Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salisbury. It was registered in April 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Old Sarum Community Centre reported income of £103k and spending of £102k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £103k (+569%), an average of +61% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 97%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Old Sarum Community Centre sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bradford Mechanics Institute Library (£103k), The Jenner Trust (£103k) and Little Parc Owles Trust (£103k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Community activities such as Toddler Groups,a Youth club, exercise classes etc are held in the centre.A Community Pantry, warm space and chatty cafe is run weekly and a Nursery annexe for 2 year olds is housed in one of the small halls.The centre is well used for parties, community events and training purposes. Conferences have also been held in the main hall.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Mechanics Institute Library | Bradford | £103k |
| The Jenner Trust | Berkeley | £103k |
| Little Parc Owles Trust | Long Rock | £103k |
| Guy Fox History Project Limited | London | £103k |