ABBEY HALL CHARITY
Furthering the work of the Church of England in the city of Plymouth. The abbey hall is used for church related activities and for letting to the public in order to gain income to cover expenditure.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates within its core income, with total receipts of £50,071 against payments of £46,045 for the period. The charity holds no financial reserves, a situation the trustees attribute to the building maintenance costs, and have stated they will consider a reserves policy once the charity is self-funding. Financial stability is supported by a thriving hospitality tenant and a long-term lease providing further certainty.
What the accounts disclose
“Ex-Officio Trustees are appointed by the Diocese as a result of their appointment to their substantive role with St Andrew’s Minster Church.”
Trustees
- Malcolm Prideaux
- Peter Hodgkinson
- Rev Joseph Dent
- Rita Whyte
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £50k | £46k |
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £82k | £59k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £53k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £25k |
Common questions
Is ABBEY HALL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates within its core income, with total receipts of £50,071 against payments of £46,045 for the period. The charity holds no financial reserves, a situation the trustees attribute to the building maintenance costs, and have stated they will consider a reserves policy once the charity is self-funding. Financial stability is supported by a thriving hospitality tenant and a long-term lease providing further certainty.