Padworth Village Hall
Analysis
Padworth Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in February 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and religious activities, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Padworth Village Hall reported income of £60k and spending of £31k, leaving 49% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £66k to £60k (-8.5%), an average of -2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Padworth Village Hall sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 47th Coventry (St Albans) Scout Group (£60k), Reigate and Redhill Choral Society CIO (£60k) and Taiba Welfare Foundation (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To make it possible for a range of activities to take place for people of all ages and abilities who live in Padworth and the surrounding area. Activities in the hall include :- mother and baby/child groups, Women's Institute, physical fitness, and self-help groups. Outdoor activities consist of a children's play area, a football pitch, dog training facilities, and pitches for leisure caravans
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 47th Coventry (St Albans) Scout Group | Coventry | £60k |
| Reigate and Redhill Choral Society CIO | Reigate | £60k |
| Taiba Welfare Foundation | Edgware | £60k |
| Northside Community Centre Limited | Workington | £60k |