Marnhull Village Hall
Analysis
Marnhull Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in April 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Marnhull Village Hall reported income of £20k and spending of £36k, spending 181% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £58k to £20k (-66%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income dropped by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 210% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Marnhull Village Hall sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Village Hall (£20k), 17th Norwich (St George's RC) Scout Group (£20k) and Littlethorpe Village Hall (£20k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a social hub for the people of Marnhull and the surrounding area. The Hall is home to some 20 clubs and societies. In addition the hall provides a venue for a variety of public and private events including meetings, shows, with sufficient space for those who require to entertain and be entertained. The pavilion caters for sporting events carried out on the recreation ground.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall | North Yorkshire | £20k |
| 17th Norwich (St George's RC) Scout Group | Norwich | £20k |
| Littlethorpe Village Hall | Ripon | £20k |
| Linby Miners Welfare Recreation Ground | Nottingham | £20k |