Frome Cheese & Grain Limited

Charity number 1100658 The Cheese & Grain Community Hall - forms part of this charity under a scheme adopted 18/10/2005

Activities & Mission

Charity number 1100658 The Cheese & Grain Community Hall - forms part of this charity under a scheme adopted 18/10/2005

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

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,655,854

Latest Expenditure

£1,636,313

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 283). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £58,334

Charitable Activities £1,519,422

Other Trading £68,561

Investments £0

Other Income £9,537

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,636,313

Raising Funds £0

Governance £17,023

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£1,655,854	£1,636,313	£1,636,313	£17,700	£17,700	37 / 7
2024	£1,529,611	£1,472,206	£1,472,206	£718,740	£0	25 / 15
2023	£1,178,677	£1,278,475	£1,278,475	-£65,426	£34,372	64 / 8
2022	£579,172	£495,340	£495,340	£45,827	£0	19 / 6
2021	£356,670	£362,200				0 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Frome Cheese & Grain Limited

What does Frome Cheese & Grain Limited do?

Charity number 1100658 The Cheese & Grain Community Hall - forms part of this charity under a scheme adopted 18/10/2005

How much income did Frome Cheese & Grain Limited report in 2025?

Frome Cheese & Grain Limited reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Frome Cheese & Grain Limited?

Frome Cheese & Grain Limited has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Facilities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 283 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Frome Cheese & Grain Limited registered as a charity?

Frome Cheese & Grain Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 2005 as charity number 1108074. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Frome Cheese & Grain Limited?

Frome Cheese & Grain Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Frome Cheese & Grain Limited operate?

Frome Cheese & Grain Limited operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Frome Cheese & Grain Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Frome Cheese & Grain Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108074.