Needham Village Hall
Analysis
Needham Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Harleston. It was registered in April 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, religious activities and amateur sport, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Needham Village Hall reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £5,517 to £16k (+197%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 157%. Over the whole period it spent 120% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Needham Village Hall sits at the 30th percentile: it is larger than about 30% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Guild of St Boniface (£16k), Cor Cymysg Dyffryn Conwy (£16k) and Blackhill Spiritualist Church (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Village hall to provide amenity facilities for local area. Currently: physical and mental well-being including pilates and yoga, bridge club, archaeology group, village social events including quiz nights, summer barbecues and armistice day celebrations, private lettings for children's parties and wedding receptions for the adjoining St Peter's church.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Guild of St Boniface | Devon | £16k |
| Cor Cymysg Dyffryn Conwy | Llandudno | £16k |
| Blackhill Spiritualist Church | County Durham | £16k |
| 6th Scunthorpe (Messingham) Scout Group | Gainsborough | £16k |