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Downham Village Hall

To provide a community centre for residents of the parish to meet in & for various social functions for some of which, the hall may be hired.

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Activities & Mission

To provide a community centre for residents of the parish to meet in & for various social functions for some of which, the hall may be hired.

Grants

Downham Village Hall makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£17,635
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, arts, culture, heritage, or science and amateur sport

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£19,068
Latest Expenditure
£17,635

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 92.5%
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
£19,068
£17,6350 / 0
2024
£17,621
£16,6150 / 0
2023
£16,784
£28,1920 / 0
2022
£30,301
£36,9320 / 0
2021
£26,484
£11,6090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Downham Village Hall

What does Downham Village Hall do?

To provide a community centre for residents of the parish to meet in & for various social functions for some of which, the hall may be hired.

How much income did Downham Village Hall report in 2025?

Downham Village Hall reported total income of £19k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Downham Village Hall registered as a charity?

Downham Village Hall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 February 1987 as charity number 296139. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Downham Village Hall?

Downham Village Hall is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEVEN BRIAN PHILLIPS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Downham Village Hall operate?

Downham Village Hall operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Downham Village Hall a registered charity?

Yes — Downham Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296139.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 February 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
296139
Charity Number
296139

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Trustees

STEVEN BRIAN PHILLIPS Chair
ALAN JEFFERY ANDERSON
David John Elms
MRS Debbie McDonald
Paula Joanne Lee
VIVIEN JEAN FAWKES
Wendy Suzanne ANDERSON

Sectors & Classifications

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