Hurst Players CIO
Analysis
Hurst Players CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hassocks. It was registered in January 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Hurst Players CIO reported income of £40k and spending of £36k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from April 2023 to April 2026, income grew from £35k to £40k (+14%), an average of +4.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Hurst Players CIO sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Havant Dynamo Youth Theatre (£40k), South Coast Music Trust (£40k) and Three Holes Village Hall and Playing Field (£40k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promote the advancement and improvement of the public's knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of the performing arts especially but not limited to live drama, by putting on events in the CIO's own theatre or elsewhere and made available at a low and accessible price to anyone whether a member of the CIO or otherwise.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Havant Dynamo Youth Theatre | Chichester | £40k |
| South Coast Music Trust | Southampton | £40k |
| Three Holes Village Hall and Playing Field | Wisbech | £40k |
| Somerset Chamber Choir | Wiltshire | £40k |