Arkenstall's Centre
Analysis
Arkenstall's Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ely. It was registered in November 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Arkenstall's Centre reported income of £67k and spending of £53k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £52k to £67k (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 101%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Arkenstall's Centre sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dods (£67k), Waterworks Museum - Hereford (£67k) and Digital - Works (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity manages the Arkenstall Village Centre buildings in Haddenham on behalf of Haddenham Parish Council for the benefit of inhabitants of the parish. It hosts village organisations, visiting artist companies, and various classes for children and adults. We raise money by letting rooms and through fundraising activities that involve the whole village in events, such as the annual pantomime
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dods | Dursley | £67k |
| Waterworks Museum - Hereford | Hereford | £67k |
| Digital - Works | London | £67k |
| Marthall, Ollerton and Little Warford Village Hall Association | Knutsford | £67k |