Caryford Community Hall Association
Caryford Hall provides affordable facilities in the Castle Cary/Ansford area for meetings, fairs, sports, educational, training and leisure activities and official purposes (community blood donation, polling station, emergency centre). It is also hired for private family functions and parties. A wide range of local organisations and individuals hire space in the premises to run their activity.
Activities & Mission
Caryford Hall provides affordable facilities in the Castle Cary/Ansford area for meetings, fairs, sports, educational, training and leisure activities and official purposes (community blood donation, polling station, emergency centre). It is also hired for private family functions and parties. A wide range of local organisations and individuals hire space in the premises to run their activity.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Leisure charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 48). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Leisure charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Leisure charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Caryford Community Hall Association (organisation 295286)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £97,255 | £153,273 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2024 | £565,968 | £37,110 | £27,337 | £2,045,580 | £18,202 | 0 / 25 |
| 2023 | £66,740 | £43,628 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £36,305 | £51,877 | 0 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Caryford Community Hall Association
What does Caryford Community Hall Association do?
Caryford Hall provides affordable facilities in the Castle Cary/Ansford area for meetings, fairs, sports, educational, training and leisure activities and official purposes (community blood donation, polling station, emergency centre). It is also hired for private family functions and parties. A wide range of local organisations and individuals hire space in the premises to run their activity.
How much income did Caryford Community Hall Association report in 2025?
Caryford Community Hall Association reported total income of £97k and reported expenditure of £153k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Caryford Community Hall Association?
Caryford Community Hall Association has a program ratio of 4.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Leisure charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 48 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Caryford Community Hall Association registered as a charity?
Caryford Community Hall Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 2020 as charity number 1192922. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Caryford Community Hall Association?
Caryford Community Hall Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Bynoe OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Caryford Community Hall Association operate?
Caryford Community Hall Association operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Caryford Community Hall Association a registered charity?
Yes — Caryford Community Hall Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1192922.
Details
Maggs Lane
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7JJ
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