Charity of Mary Kate Stevenson (Known As Playford Parish Hall)
Analysis
Charity of Mary Kate Stevenson (Known As Playford Parish Hall) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ipswich. It was registered in August 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Charity of Mary Kate Stevenson (Known As Playford Parish Hall) reported income of £19k and spending of £15k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £10k to £19k (+84%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 77% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Charity of Mary Kate Stevenson (Known As Playford Parish Hall) sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ribble Valley Community Sports Trust (£19k), Upton Magna Memorial Hall (£19k) and The Wilde Foundation (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Art classes, yoga, chiropody, pre-natal classes, bridge evenings, social functions, bbq's, supper parties, fetes, teas, toddler group weekly, womans institute, meetings for parish council & parochial church council. Available for weddings, childrens parties and anniversary parties, also funeral wakes
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ribble Valley Community Sports Trust | Lancashire | £19k |
| Upton Magna Memorial Hall | Shrewsbury | £19k |
| The Wilde Foundation | Shepherds Bush | £19k |
| Weston Coyney and Caverswall Community Association | Stoke On Trent | £19k |