Ley Hill War Memorial Institute
Analysis
Ley Hill War Memorial Institute is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chesham. It was registered in April 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Ley Hill War Memorial Institute reported income of £21k and spending of £21k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £12k to £21k (+75%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Ley Hill War Memorial Institute sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gainsborough and District Heritage Association (£21k), Ceramic City Choir (£21k) and The Barry Amiel and Norman Melburn Trust (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The hall provides facilities for numerous activities including badminton, keep fit, dancing, art classes, performing arts, dog training, cubs. Additionally, villagers may hire the hall for parties, wedding receptions, quizzes etc. The hall committee run a pensioners party, and a flower and produce show.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough and District Heritage Association | Lincolnshire | £21k |
| Ceramic City Choir | Newcastle | £21k |
| The Barry Amiel and Norman Melburn Trust | London | £21k |
| The Powys Society | Hampshire | £21k |