MINCHINHAMPTON MARKET HOUSE CIO

Registered charity 1180035 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provision of a community space available for hire by individuals and groups. Organisation of events such as plays and literary events. All for the benefit of the residents of Minchinhampton and the surrounding area

Objects

TO ESTABLISH AND RUN A VILLAGE HALL KNOWN AS THE MINCHINHAMPTON MARKET HOUSE AND TO PROMOTEFOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF MINCHINHAMPTON ("THE AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£20k
Latest spending
£20k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a profit for the year of £17,066, with total income increasing to £32,787 from the previous year. The organization holds unrestricted reserves of £17,369.66, derived from the General Fund balance. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document to compare against this figure.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Hire Charges
“Income from Fund Raising Events being productions covering drama and music was stable at £9,672 (2023 - £10,693) Letting income is broadly stable reflecting the extent to which the Market House is extremely well used £12,420 (2023 - £11,726).” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Minchinhampton Parish Council provided grants of £10,000 (two grants of £5,000 each).
“In 2024 Unrestricted Grants and Donations comprised two grants each of £5,000 from Minchinhampton Parish Council.” — page 10
“We would like to formally thank MinchLife for their kind donations.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: MinchLife provided donations.
“In 2024 Unrestricted Grants and Donations comprised two grants each of £5,000 from Minchinhampton Parish Council.” — page 10
“We would like to formally thank MinchLife for their kind donations.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Minchinhampton Players and Minchinhampton Folk Club are affiliated organizations supported by the charity.
“In 2024 Unrestricted Grants and Donations comprised two grants each of £5,000 from Minchinhampton Parish Council.” — page 10
“We would like to formally thank MinchLife for their kind donations.” — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Operates in: Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£20k£20k
31/12/2024£33k£15k
31/12/2023£23k£81k
31/12/2022£56k£77k
31/12/2021£51k£18k

Common questions

Is MINCHINHAMPTON MARKET HOUSE CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit for the year of £17,066, with total income increasing to £32,787 from the previous year. The organization holds unrestricted reserves of £17,369.66, derived from the General Fund balance. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document to compare against this figure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund25/03/2021£10kRestoration and improvements to access to market house undercroft