Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution
Analysis
Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in High Peak. It was registered in August 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, 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, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution reported income of £30k and spending of £24k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £28k to £30k (+9.3%), an average of +2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 113% 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, Whaley Bridge Mechanics Institution sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Launton Village Players (£30k), Knowbury Memorial Hall (£30k) and Hart Village Hall Association (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Local organisations use the facilities for fund raising-raising events,meetings,etc.and the Town Council uses the building to provide services to the community.The facilities are also used for parties,receptions,music rehearsals,drama classes,lectures and continues to be used as a venue for children's birthday parties.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Launton Village Players | Bicester | £30k |
| Knowbury Memorial Hall | Shropshire | £30k |
| Hart Village Hall Association | Cleveland | £30k |
| Fulstow Village Hall | Louth | £30k |