Puriton Village Hall Trust
Analysis
Puriton Village Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bridgwater. It was registered in June 2023, 3 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.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Puriton Village Hall Trust reported income of £32k and spending of £23k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from April 2024 to April 2025, income fell from £59k to £32k (-46%), an average of -46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Puriton Village Hall Trust sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bury and Radcliffe Unit 279 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£32k), Childrey Playing Field Trust (£32k) and Gatehouse Parents Association (£32k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Village Hall is available for the benefit of Puriton Village Residents. Regular user groups hire out the Hall on an hourly charge. Outsider and Private Party Bookings are also encouraged. The Hall provides local amenities, along with income to cover repairs and regular expenses.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bury and Radcliffe Unit 279 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Lancashire | £32k |
| Childrey Playing Field Trust | Oxfordshire | £32k |
| Gatehouse Parents Association | London | £32k |
| First Royal Eltham (Holy Trinity) Scout Group | London | £32k |