The Shire Hall Trust
Analysis
The Shire Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Goole. It was registered in November 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, 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 Shire Hall Trust reported income of £117k and spending of £46k, leaving 61% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £94k to £117k (+24%), an average of +5.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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 Shire Hall Trust sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Canalside Heritage Centre (£117k), Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary (£117k) and The Dalcroze Society UK (Inc.) (£117k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
HOWDEN SHIRE HALL TRUST.Providing a Hall for the people of Howden and the surrounding areas. Recognised as the Hub of Howdenshire and ERYC Tourist Information Point. A place for leisure, entertainment and activities for all generations. Activities include classes, live events, cinema and home to the local weekly Howden Market and Community Cafe.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Canalside Heritage Centre | Nottingham | £117k |
| Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary | Stafford | £117k |
| The Dalcroze Society UK (Inc.) | Manchester | £117k |
| The Oxford Bach Choir | Buckinghamshire | £117k |