Whipton Community Association
Analysis
Whipton Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in May 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Whipton Community Association reported income of £46k and spending of £28k, leaving 39% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £19k to £46k (+136%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2023, when income rose by 111%. Over the whole period it spent 82% 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, Whipton Community Association sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Norton Canes Community Association (£46k), Ely Choral Society (£46k) and 3rd Davyhulme (Lostock) Scout Group (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Advancing education and social welfare through providing and managing a community centre for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of primarily benefitting the inhabitants of Whipton, Exeter, and those individuals accessing the clubs, groups and utilising the centre as a venue. At present, regular groups using the hall include music, art and social clubs, groups supporting needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Canes Community Association | Cannock | £46k |
| Ely Choral Society | Cambridgeshire | £46k |
| 3rd Davyhulme (Lostock) Scout Group | Greater Manchester | £46k |
| Preston and District U3a | Preston | £46k |