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Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club

Also known as: The Brighstone Reading and Recreation Room, The Brighstone Reading Room

Recreational Activities

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Activities & Mission

Recreational Activities

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,097
Latest Expenditure
£14,493

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£18,097
£14,4930 / 20
2024
£12,982
£13,5360 / 20
2021
£10,117
£2,3590 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club

What does Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club do?

Recreational Activities

How much income did Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club report in 2025?

Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club registered as a charity?

Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 September 1968 as charity number 256809. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club?

Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Graham Douglas Ockendon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club operate?

Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club a registered charity?

Yes — Brighstone Reading Rooms & Social Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256809.

Details

Address
Brighstone Social Club
Main Road
Brighstone
NEWPORT
Isle Of Wight
PO30 4AJ
Registration Date
10 September 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256809
Charity Number
256809

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Trustees

Graham Douglas Ockendon Chair
COLIN BRIDGES
Also governs 1 other charity
Daniel Wavell
Mary Snow
Robert Gordon
Timothy Prior

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Brighstone Reading and Recreation Room
  • The Brighstone Reading Room

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