Pirrie Hall and Recreation Ground
Analysis
Pirrie Hall and Recreation Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Godalming. It was registered in November 1961, 65 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Pirrie Hall and Recreation Ground reported income of £48k and spending of £61k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £15k to £48k (+226%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 172%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Pirrie Hall and Recreation Ground sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warwickshire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (£48k), The Foxton Inclined Plane Trust (£48k) and Cold Ashton Parish Hall (£48k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity owns and maintains the village hall and recreation ground for the benefit of those resident in the village and the surrounding area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs | Kenilworth | £48k |
| The Foxton Inclined Plane Trust | Market Harborough | £48k |
| Cold Ashton Parish Hall | Chippenham | £48k |
| Walberton Village Hall | West Sussex | £48k |