The Diptford Parish Hall
Analysis
The Diptford Parish Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Totnes. It was registered in August 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 March 2026, The Diptford Parish Hall reported income of £21k and spending of £9,265, leaving 55% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £19k to £21k (+9.3%), an average of +2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 79% 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, The Diptford Parish Hall sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Langley Band (£21k), Whitley Chapel Parish Hall Charitable Trust (£21k) and Lewis Merthyr Brass Band (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision and maintenance of the parish hall for the use of the inhabitants of Diptford, for meetings, classes and other forms of recreational and educational activities. The premises are also available for hire by persons and organisations outside the village.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Langley Band | West Midlands | £21k |
| Whitley Chapel Parish Hall Charitable Trust | Hexham | £21k |
| Lewis Merthyr Brass Band | Pontyclun | £21k |
| Newport Recreation Club | Brough | £21k |