Probus Village Hall
Analysis
Probus Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Truro. It was registered in July 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Probus Village Hall reported income of £29k and spending of £24k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £18k to £29k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income rose by 748%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Probus Village Hall 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 Chichester Chamber Concerts (£29k), Westridge Trust (£29k) and 11th Torbay Scout Group (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Hall's varied facilities are well used by the local community. Activities include a successful over 60s luncheon club, yoga and keep fit classes, U3A groups, wood turners group, pantomime, badminton and, Old Cornwall Society. The National Blood Transfusion Service and Cornwall Council use the Hall. Private functions are welcomed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chichester Chamber Concerts | West Sussex | £29k |
| Westridge Trust | Newbury | £29k |
| 11th Torbay Scout Group | Torquay | £29k |
| The Tonbridge U3a | Kent | £29k |