THE DISS CORN HALL TRUST
The Trust was formed to provide public benefit by advancing the education of the public in the performing arts, the creative arts and the visual arts and heritage and in furtherance of these objects to provide and manage an arts and heritage centre in Diss.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has achieved financial stability following a period of uncertainty, with unrestricted reserves increasing significantly to £98,473. The trustees report a balanced budget and note that the organization is building its financial reserves to cover core running costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £65,768 for the year, supported by diverse income streams including trading, grants, and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“Corn Hall operations 479,157”
“The trustees have identified the need to reserve three months core running costs, which, for 2024/25, is forecast to be £70k.” — page 6
“The trust is controlled by the directors and trustees as elected by the members of the company. Membership is open to any individual. Members are entitled to vote and membership is free but requires the acceptance of the £10 guarantee payable in the event of a winding-up.” — page 29
“The company occupies the Diss Corn Hall which is a public building belonging to Diss Town Council” — page 29
“The trust is controlled by the directors and trustees as elected by the members of the company. Membership is open to any individual. Members are entitled to vote and membership is free but requires the acceptance of the £10 guarantee payable in the event of a winding-up.” — page 29
“The company occupies the Diss Corn Hall which is a public building belonging to Diss Town Council” — page 29
“The trust is controlled by the directors and trustees as elected by the members of the company. Membership is open to any individual. Members are entitled to vote and membership is free but requires the acceptance of the £10 guarantee payable in the event of a winding-up.” — page 29
“The company occupies the Diss Corn Hall which is a public building belonging to Diss Town Council” — page 29
“The trust operates its trading activities through the subsidiary company The New Diss Corn Hall Limited, company number 0711778.” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew John Seager
- Benedict Hakon Geoffrey Falk
- Claire Butler
- James Terry Grint
- Kevan Mark Baker
- Mark Ellery
- Peter Ellis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £704k | £638k |
| 31/03/2024 | £689k | £734k |
| 31/03/2023 | £535k | £634k |
| 31/03/2022 | £416k | £426k |
| 31/12/2020 | £338k | £293k |
Common questions
Is THE DISS CORN HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has achieved financial stability following a period of uncertainty, with unrestricted reserves increasing significantly to £98,473. The trustees report a balanced budget and note that the organization is building its financial reserves to cover core running costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity generated a net income of £65,768 for the year, supported by diverse income streams including trading, grants, and donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/02/2021 | £46k | "NL20:The Elephants of Diss" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/11/2012 | £1.9m | "Diss Heritage Triangle & Diss Corn Hall" |