Scorton Public Hall
Analysis
Scorton Public Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in August 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Scorton Public Hall reported income of £14k and spending of £14k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £4,072 to £14k (+238%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 391%. Over the whole period it spent 129% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Scorton Public Hall sits at the 27th percentile: it is larger than about 27% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Otley Spiritualist Church (£14k), Lighthouse Marlow (£14k) and Holy Trinity Rothwell Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Scorton Village Hall is used by the people of Scorton in Lancashire for community activities such as youth club, toddler group, WI, keep fit, dancing classes, parish council, church groups and by the local school. It is also hired out for parties, fundraising, events and fairs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Otley Spiritualist Church | West Yorkshire | £14k |
| Lighthouse Marlow | Buckinghamshire | £14k |
| Holy Trinity Rothwell Trust | Northamptonshire | £14k |
| St Alban's C.of.e Primary School Home School Association | Hampshire | £14k |