The Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall
Analysis
The Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northampton. It was registered in January 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall reported income of £14k and spending of £15k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £23k to £14k (-37%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Winchmore Hill Memorial Hall (£14k), Regional Science Association International: British and Irish Section (£14k) and Haven Distribution (£14k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Village Hall providing a meeting place for community activities. Used by groups such as W.I., Senior Citizens' Club, Lunch Club, Parish Council, as well as for activities such as dance, karate, yoga and dog training classes, quizzes etc. Facility for social fundraising functions such as dances, fetes, film and quiz nights. For hire as a venue for weddings, parties and similar functions.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Winchmore Hill Memorial Hall | Amersham | £14k |
| Regional Science Association International: British and Irish Section | Dyfed | £14k |
| Haven Distribution | London | £14k |
| Friends of Friar's Grove Schools | Colchester | £14k |