Coombe Bissett
Analysis
Coombe Bissett is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salisbury. It was registered in May 1967, 59 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Coombe Bissett reported income of £20k and spending of £16k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £24k to £20k (-16%), an average of -4.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income dropped by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Coombe Bissett sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% 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 Charnock Richard Community Centre Trust (£20k), Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust (£20k) and The Film Place (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
to manage the Village Hall according to its Constitution,ensuring that the Hall is properly maintained & financially viable to serve as an amenity principally for the residents of Coombe Bissett & Homington but also for outside agencies & individuals. The Hall is in frequent use throughout the year by our Village organisations & others for social functions,meetings,weddings,craft activities etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Charnock Richard Community Centre Trust | Lancashire | £20k |
| Hampstead Norreys Amenities Trust | Thatcham | £20k |
| The Film Place | Buckingham | £20k |
| Broadway Village Hall | Somerset | £20k |