Holcombe Village Hall
Analysis
Holcombe Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in August 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Holcombe Village Hall reported income of £31k and spending of £35k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £28k to £31k (+8.2%), an average of +2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Holcombe Village Hall sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birmingham Festival Choral Society (£31k), Nigerian Community Leeds (£31k) and Llandeilo Lit Fest (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A second hall was built in 2007 - access for disabled was improved. Play area been re located to a safer sight. Educational , fitness and hobbies groups provide varied classes for locals, the committee have funds for improvements and accommodation has been virtually doubled. Holcombe is a very popular venue between Exeter and Torbay.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Festival Choral Society | Birmingham | £31k |
| Nigerian Community Leeds | Leeds | £31k |
| Llandeilo Lit Fest | Llandeilo | £31k |
| Menai Bridge Community Heritage Trust Ltd | Anglesey | £31k |