Hive
Analysis
Hive is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in February 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Hive reported income of £32k and spending of £25k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £29k to £32k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 881%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Hive sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shenpen UK (£32k), Medyarte (£32k) and The a C H Crisford Charitable Foundation (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Hive provides information services, resources and network opportunities for voluntary and community sector groups in the Sudbury and District area of Suffolk. It helps new community groups to grow and provides training for trustees, staff and volunteers within local organisations. It now owns a building (a former URC church) which it hires out to local groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shenpen UK | England | £32k |
| Medyarte | Leatherhead | £32k |
| The a C H Crisford Charitable Foundation | Ipswich | £32k |
| Happymoments CIO | Dewsbury | £32k |