East Malling Centre
Analysis
East Malling Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Malling. It was registered in October 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2025, East Malling Centre reported income of £235k and spending of £226k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £77k to £235k (+204%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 107%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, East Malling Centre sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Getting on Board (£232k), Ideas Matter (£236k) and Project Buzz (£230k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Management of a community hub, incorporating an arts cafe, allotment, outdoor woodland space and nursery. A range of activities, courses and events run at the centre with many work experience and volunteering opportunities. Many courses are offered developing creative and practical skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Getting on Board | Manchester | £232k |
| Ideas Matter | London | £236k |
| Project Buzz | Sheffield | £230k |
| Chandran Foundation | London | £236k |