The Charity of Douglas William Mitchell
Analysis
The Charity of Douglas William Mitchell is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Brent. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, 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.
In the financial year ending November 2025, The Charity of Douglas William Mitchell reported income of £59k and spending of £66k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £49k to £59k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 110% 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 Charity of Douglas William Mitchell sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hereford Musical Theatre Company (£59k), The Warwick Arts Trust (£59k) and Nether Kellet Village Hall (£59k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity runs and maintains Birdwood House a grade II listed building on Totnes High Street. The building is used for education and leisure activities for the benefit of local people. The gallery on the ground floor has a weekly changing exhibition of work by local artists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Musical Theatre Company | Hereford | £59k |
| The Warwick Arts Trust | London | £59k |
| Nether Kellet Village Hall | Lancashire | £59k |
| Bugbrooke Sports and Community Centre | Northampton | £59k |