Houghton Village Hall
Analysis
Houghton Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Carlisle. It was registered in May 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. It says it provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Houghton Village Hall reported income of £32k and spending of £26k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £29k to £32k (+9.4%), an average of +2.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2024, when income rose by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Houghton Village Hall sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Misselbrook Trust (£32k), 3rd West Bridgford (Friary) Scout Group (£32k) and Rotary Club of Newent Trust Fund (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To manage, operate and maintain the fabric of Houghton Village Hall premises. To make these available to organisations, groups and individuals for their activities, meetings, functions, parties and operations which in turn is for the general benefit of the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Misselbrook Trust | Southampton | £32k |
| 3rd West Bridgford (Friary) Scout Group | Nottingham | £32k |
| Rotary Club of Newent Trust Fund | Herefordshire | £32k |
| Fleetville Infant & Nursery PTA | St Albans | £32k |