THE BRYCE INSTITUTE
Provision of village hall facilities for the community to use for sports, recreational, educational, health and meetings. Current activities include Karate, Judo, Kendal Model Railway Club, Judo, Theatrical shows and Woodturning Club.The Hall offers space for business meetings and private parties, and is licenced and can provide a bar. Wi-Fi enabled and an induction loop in the Main Hall.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £8,375.83 for the year, with total income of £66,910.90 against total expenditure of £58,535.07. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £40,714.14, which the Trustees consider adequate to support ongoing operations and meet their policy target of six months' normal operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Room hire continues to represent the primary income stream and reflects strong community usage.” — page 4
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to at least six months’ normal operating expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Sue Cookchair
- Donald Davies
- GORDON JOHN LAWSON
- Hugh Taylor
- Nigel Crook
- Rebecca Skull
- Richard Towler
- Ronald Milnes
- SHEILA ELIZABETH DAWS
- Yvonne Nelson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £67k | £59k |
| 31/03/2025 | £44k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £38k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £33k | £30k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £41k |
Common questions
Is THE BRYCE INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a surplus of £8,375.83 for the year, with total income of £66,910.90 against total expenditure of £58,535.07. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £40,714.14, which the Trustees consider adequate to support ongoing operations and meet their policy target of six months' normal operating expenditure. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRYCE INSTITUTE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRYCE INSTITUTE as a grant recipient include THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE FRIEDA SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2025 | £20k | Solar Panel Installation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/07/2021 | £3k | Heating Repairs at The Bryce Burneside's Village Hall |