Lovacott Village Hall
Analysis
Lovacott Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barnstaple. It was registered in June 1962, 64 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, 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, Lovacott Village Hall reported income of £19k and spending of £17k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £19k (+31%), an average of +6.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 115% 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, Lovacott Village Hall sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pintsize Theatre Limited (£19k), Dittisham Village Hall (£19k) and The East Cowton New Village Hall Association (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Entertainment, recreational and social events, and activities for all ages including the local primary school. General meetings in purpose built meeting room. Hire of annex for child care, but is available for use in the evenings and at weekends for the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pintsize Theatre Limited | Nottingham | £19k |
| Dittisham Village Hall | Devon | £19k |
| The East Cowton New Village Hall Association | North Yorkshire | £19k |
| Sudbury Symphony Orchestra | Suffolk | £19k |