The Devon and Exeter Institution
Analysis
The Devon and Exeter Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in April 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science 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 June 2026, The Devon and Exeter Institution reported income of £124k and spending of £196k, spending 158% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income fell from £1.1m to £124k (-88%), an average of -42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 210%. Over the whole period it spent 37% 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 Devon and Exeter Institution sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd (£124k), Allesley Park Community Association Ltd (£124k) and Horden Youth and Community Centre (£124k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The advancement of public education particularly in the History, Literature and Arts of the County of Devon, City of Exeter and of the South West of England generally and particularly by the provision and maintenance of a Library, Readiong Rooms and educational facilities and the advancement of heritage by the preservation of number 7 Cathedral Close Exeter for the public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd | Berkhamsted | £124k |
| Allesley Park Community Association Ltd | Coventry | £124k |
| Horden Youth and Community Centre | County Durham | £124k |
| Quaternary Research Association | London | £124k |