The Penge East Community Association
Analysis
The Penge East Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Penge East Community Association reported income of £29k and spending of £37k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £29k (+172%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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 Penge East Community Association sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Francis Head Award (£29k), Highclere Village Hall (£29k) and Bolton Symphony Orchestra (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To deliver community activities for residents of Penge East and the neighbourhood, that provide social, leisure and educational benefits. These encourage social cohesion, neighbourliness, the enjoyment of green space and urban nature, and are volunteer led and managed. To manage a community centre and garden where community activities are based, that's also available for hire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Head Award | London | £29k |
| Highclere Village Hall | Newbury | £29k |
| Bolton Symphony Orchestra | Lancashire | £29k |
| Friends of Gregynog Young Musicians | Powys | £29k |