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Hive

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1165566
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 29, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Feb. 12, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Hive Community Hub
School Street
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 2HA

Activities

Hive provides information services, resources and network opportunities for voluntary and community sector groups in the Sudbury and District area of Suffolk. It helps new community groups to grow and provides training for trustees, staff and volunteers within local organisations. It now owns a building (a former URC church) which it hires out to local groups.

Objects: The Promotion Of The Voluntary Sector For The Benefit Of The Public In The Sudbury And District Area Of Suffolk By:a) Providing A Service To Vulnerable Adults And Children Supporting Them With Their Health And Social Care Needs;b) Providing Training And Learning Activities And Resources To Local Voluntary And Community Groups;c) Providing Information Services To Local Groups;d) Providing Opportunities For Local Groups To Work In Partnership With Other Agencies; Ande) Offering Funding Or Funding Advice To Help Local Groups To Develop.(the Voluntary Sector’ Means Charities And Voluntary Organisations. Charities Are Organisations, Which Are Established For Exclusively Charitable Purposes In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales. Voluntary Organisations Are Independent Organisations, Which Are Established For Purposes That Add Value To The Community As A Whole, Or A Significant Section Of The Community, And Which Are Not Permitted By Their Constitution To Make A Profit For Private Distribution. Voluntary Organisations Do Not Include Local Government Or Other Statutory Authorities)

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Services, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment
Who
People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Geography

Local Authority
Suffolk

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
April 1, 2025 Jan. 29, 2026On time £31,866 £24,942
April 1, 2024 Oct. 1, 2024On time £45,245 £41,946
April 1, 2023 Nov. 29, 2023On time £61,306 £56,520
April 1, 2022 Nov. 28, 2022On time £281,137 £297,294
April 1, 2021 Sept. 17, 2021On time £28,653 £409

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dorothy Mary Slatter Nov. 13, 2025
Nesta Lesley Ford-Platt MA Jan. 18, 2019
Robin William Ryding Hodgkinson Feb. 23, 2016
Richard Anthony Platt Mr Nov. 12, 2024