Chardstock Community Hall Trust
Analysis
Chardstock Community Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Axminster. It was registered in December 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Chardstock Community Hall Trust reported income of £19k and spending of £18k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £40k to £19k (-53%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 106% 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, Chardstock Community Hall Trust sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Michelmersh Silver Band (£19k), The Matterdale School Foundation (£19k) and The Arts Society Portsdown (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To manage the local community hall for the benefit of the residents of Chardstock Parish without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Michelmersh Silver Band | West Tytherley | £19k |
| The Matterdale School Foundation | Carlisle | £19k |
| The Arts Society Portsdown | Hampshire | £19k |
| Clifton Village Hall | Otley | £19k |