Village Hall (Swanton Novers)
Analysis
Village Hall (Swanton Novers) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Melton Constable. It was registered in September 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 April 2026, Village Hall (Swanton Novers) reported income of £21k and spending of £23k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £14k to £21k (+50%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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, Village Hall (Swanton Novers) sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whitstable and District Choral Society (£21k), Friends of Academic Research in Georgia (Farig) (£21k) and The Ainsdale Horticultural Society (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide social, cultural and sporting activities to the inhabitants of Swanton Novers and the immediate surrounds. To provide facilities to carry out the above activities. To provide a focal point for the village.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable and District Choral Society | Kent | £21k |
| Friends of Academic Research in Georgia (Farig) | London | £21k |
| The Ainsdale Horticultural Society | Southport | £21k |
| Horspath Village Hall Committee | Oxford | £21k |