The Guest House, Lingfield
Analysis
The Guest House, Lingfield is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in October 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Guest House, Lingfield reported income of £56k and spending of £30k, leaving 47% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £49k to £56k (+14%), an average of +3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 50% 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, The Guest House, Lingfield sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Company of Players (Hertford) (£56k), Village Hall Trust, Little Hadham (£56k) and Remade Worcestershire (£56k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Specialised care and maintenance of a Grade II* listed building dated 1474. Investment of the funds held in trust for the preservation of The Guest House, to enable the future maintenance, restoration and enhancement of the building. Provision of space within the Guest House to house a public library for Lingfield in accordance with the terms of the bequest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Company of Players (Hertford) | Hertford | £56k |
| Village Hall Trust, Little Hadham | Herts | £56k |
| Remade Worcestershire | Worcester | £56k |
| Village Hall | Caldicot | £56k |