Hook Shed
Analysis
Hook Shed is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Basingstoke. It was registered in August 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, 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 provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hook Shed reported income of £11k and spending of £8,964, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income grew from £4,462 to £11k (+156%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 729%. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Hook Shed sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Padstow and District Community Transport (£11k), Community Assets Standing Tall (£11k) and Glinton Community Association (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit of men and women living in and around Hook, Hampshire, to combat loneliness and social isolation arising as a result of their age, infirmity, disability, financial hardship or social circumstance. To do this, we will provide workshop facilities and settings where they can meet to socialise and engage in projects and activities together.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Padstow and District Community Transport | Padstow | £11k |
| Community Assets Standing Tall | Lancashire | £11k |
| Glinton Community Association | Peterborough | £11k |
| The Purbrook Park Learning Trust | Hampshire | £12k |