Widecombe Community Hall CIO
Analysis
Widecombe Community Hall CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Widecombe Community Hall CIO reported income of £28k and spending of £12k, leaving 58% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £9,185 to £28k (+204%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 713%. Over the whole period it spent 22% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Widecombe Community Hall CIO sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trust (£28k), 1st Cippenham Scout Group (£28k) and My Time for Young Carers (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a village hall and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Widecombe and all adjoining Parishes .Trustees meet monthly and are currently working on the detailed design and fundraising requirements to enable construction to commence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trust | Norwich | £28k |
| 1st Cippenham Scout Group | Slough | £28k |
| My Time for Young Carers | Worcester Park | £28k |
| 2nd Harlington Scout Group | Reading | £28k |