Parbold Community Association
Analysis
Parbold Community Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in March 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Parbold Community Association reported income of £47k and spending of £46k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £33k to £47k (+43%), an average of +9.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 110% 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, Parbold Community Association sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Palgrave and District Community Centre (£47k), Westwood and Coldhurst Women's Association (£47k) and Warwick Corps of Drums (£47k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Managing the Parbold Village Hall for and on behalf of the local community. Encouraging multi-use of the village hall which includes Slimming World, Karate, Keepfit, Mother & Baby Classes, Badminton, Parbold Picture House, Sunday Markets, Douglas Music, Flower Club, Pilates, Children's parties, etc.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Palgrave and District Community Centre | Norfolk | £47k |
| Westwood and Coldhurst Women's Association | Oldham | £47k |
| Warwick Corps of Drums | Warwick | £47k |
| Brixton Community Based Ltd | London | £47k |