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Heart Of Gissing

Also known as: Hog

Heart of Gissing CIO has developed and runs a Community Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gissing and surrounding villages and promotes education and creative arts for the physical and social wellbeing for all and promotes conservation of the environment. It maintains the Old School and uses any surplus income to award educational bursaries for under 25's and wider community groups.

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Activities & Mission

Heart of Gissing CIO has developed and runs a Community Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gissing and surrounding villages and promotes education and creative arts for the physical and social wellbeing for all and promotes conservation of the environment. It maintains the Old School and uses any surplus income to award educational bursaries for under 25's and wider community groups.

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
£33,586
Latest Expenditure
£24,375

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.6%
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
£33,586
£24,3750 / 40
2024
£31,421
£22,1200 / 38
2023
£29,216
£31,2410 / 45
2022
£24,983
£21,6290 / 41
2021
£35,469
£24,6890 / 39

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Frequently asked questions about Heart Of Gissing

What does Heart Of Gissing do?

Heart of Gissing CIO has developed and runs a Community Centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Gissing and surrounding villages and promotes education and creative arts for the physical and social wellbeing for all and promotes conservation of the environment. It maintains the Old School and uses any surplus income to award educational bursaries for under 25's and wider community groups.

How much income did Heart Of Gissing report in 2025?

Heart Of Gissing reported total income of £34k and reported expenditure of £24k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Heart Of Gissing registered as a charity?

Heart Of Gissing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2015 as charity number 1161599. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Heart Of Gissing?

Heart Of Gissing is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brian Richard Norman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Heart Of Gissing operate?

Heart Of Gissing operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Heart Of Gissing a registered charity?

Yes — Heart Of Gissing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161599.

Details

Address
Gissing Community Building
Rectory Road
Gissing
DISS
Norfolk
IP22 5XB
Registration Date
11 May 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5053651
Charity Number
1161599

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Trustees

Brian Richard Norman Chair
ALAN KING
Charlotte Heath
DAVID MICHAEL EDDINGTON
David Reynolds
Dawn Bradley-Scott
Also governs 1 other charity
ELIZABETH ANN REYNOLDS
Frances King
HOWARD DYKE
Imogen Banham
Joseph Cromley
SARAH WILLETT

Also Known As

  • Hog

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