The Batford Memorial Hall or Community Centre
Analysis
The Batford Memorial Hall or Community Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harpenden. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Batford Memorial Hall or Community Centre reported income of £22k and spending of £21k, spending 94% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 124% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Batford Memorial Hall or Community Centre sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Redbridge Disabled Women's Welfare Association (£22k), Bright Future International (£22k) and Winifred Eileen Kemp Trust (£22k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity provides meeting accommodation for a whole range of local community activities, including social, educational and keep fit activities. It is particularly interested in providing a place for disabled and hard to reach groups to meet. It also provides for local groups to hire the hall at reasonable rates for their own activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Disabled Women's Welfare Association | Ilford | £22k |
| Bright Future International | Greenford | £22k |
| Winifred Eileen Kemp Trust | Morpeth | £22k |
| Visor (Visually Impaired Society of Richmond) | East Sheen | £22k |