Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust
Also known as: Debenham Leisure Centre
Providing sporting and other leisure activities to the community and the surrounding area.
Activities & Mission
Providing sporting and other leisure activities to the community and the surrounding area.
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 28% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £672,978 | £603,024 | £350,226 | £956,930 | £183,611 | 20 / 30 |
| 2024 | £577,089 | £645,558 | £412,976 | £974,347 | £187,534 | 20 / 30 |
| 2023 | £732,827 | £634,599 | £400,532 | £1,042,817 | £228,098 | 19 / 25 |
| 2022 | £343,689 | £52,533 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2021 | £379,532 | £290,229 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust
What does Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust do?
Providing sporting and other leisure activities to the community and the surrounding area.
How much income did Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust report in 2025?
Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust reported total income of £673k and reported expenditure of £603k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust?
Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust has a program ratio of 52.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust registered as a charity?
Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2003 as charity number 1099705. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust?
Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen Spurling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust operate?
Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Debenham Village Hall And Playing Field Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099705.
Details
Gracechurch Street
Debenham
STOWMARKET
Suffolk
IP14 6BL
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Also Known As
- Debenham Leisure Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated