ALMELEY VtLLACE HALL (REGISTERED CHARITY 1013227) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMEIYT COMMITTEE ACCOUL¥TS FOR THE YEAR ENDF,D 30 NOVEMBER 2024
ALMELEY VILLAGE HALL CONTENTS FOR TIIE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Page R¢feren¢e and Administrative Detai18 Report of the Trustees Accountants Report Statement of Financial Activitie8 Statement of Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts
ALMELEY VILLAGE HALL REFERENC£ AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OR THE YEAR ENDLD 30 NOVEMBLI R 2024 TRUSTEEI S JoseplL Kery (Chair) Ann Stokoe (Treasurer) Greta Beresford Michael Clifford Hayes Rosemary Proctor Judith At]ne Haye8 CONTACT ADDRESS The Old Vicarage Almeley Herefordshire HR3 6LF REGISTLI RED CHAIUTY NUMBER 1013227 INDEPENDENI EXAMfNER Davies Edward8 & Co Chartered Certified Accoulltants West Lodge Rainbow Street Leomin8ter Herefordshtre HR6 8DQ
ALMELEY VILLAGE HALL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEIVJBER 2024 GOVERNING DOCUMENT Standard registration of an unincorporated charity (16 February 1993). OBJECTtVEI AND ACTtVITES Thi8 building and open space provides opportunities to elderly people and the general public to tak¢ part in a range of activiti¢s from arts and cratts, amateur sports or science, The objectives of the Charity are to help children and young pcople with their education by allowing tlie local school acces8 to the village hall. The Charity 18 based in rLwal Her¢fordshire allowing mor¢ people to access facilities within their commiinity. PUBLIC BENEFIT Tn setting our aims and plmning our activities the trtjstees have given care1 consideration to the Charity Commission general guidance on public benefit and the PBE provisions of FRS 102. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERfoRMANCE The village liall has had an decreas¢ in hall bookings, receiving for the year £4,581, an dccrease of £2,620 from last year. Pleasingly, there was a large increase in ev¢nts Èncome totalling £4,224, previous year was £1,646. The chatity received one restiictcd gnznt.. £15,020 from The Estate of Susan Jones to be used for the iipke¢p and maintcnance of the hall. FINANCIAL REI VIEW Thc trustees consider dmt the perFornianc¢ of the charity in 2024 has be¢n satisfactory and has enabled direct charitablc expenditure of £10,466 (2023 - £9,566) The year to 30 November 2024 showed a sUlUS of £15,638 (2023 - surplus of £6,173) Th¢ tru8tecs believe that existing reserves and incoming resources are sufficient to maintain the objectives of the charity into the for¢8ceable future. Investment policy and objectives e tru8t¢es adopt a low risk, secure investment policy whilst aiming to maximise returns. Reserves Poltcy The tSteeS maintain reserves to balance the fluctuations of both incoming resources and expenditure from one year to another.
ALMEI LEY VILLAGE HALL REPORT OF THEI TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOvEl[BER 2024 RECRUITIVIENT AND TRAINING OF NEW TRUSTEES The trustees are recruited for their breadth and depth of knowledge and experien¢¢. Thistees are encolaged tD undergo training ill order to understand their legal obligations under Charity Law. Upon appointment tlicy are briefed on the contents of the Trust deed, the con)nJittee and decision making processes and the recent financial perfornnCe of the Charity. RISK INL4NAGEI MEI MT The trustees have a duty to identify and revlew the risks to wl]ich tlie Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriat¢ controls are in place to provide r¢asonable assurance against fraud and error. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEKS RESPONSIBILITIES The trnstees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in acoordanc¢ with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdoin Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charlties in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Account and Reports) Regulatiotts 2008 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the inconLe and expenditur¢, of the charity for that period, In preparing those financial statanents, the trustees arc required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. - observ¢ the metliods and principles in the Charity SORP. - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. - prepare the financial statements on ihe going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presumc that the charity will continue Kn business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which di8¢lose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply witli the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of their governing document. They are also responsible for safeguarding the as8ets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventloll and detection of fraud and other Iegli]lties. ON BEHALV OV THE TRUSTEEI S Joseph Il¢rr - Dated
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ALMELEY VILLAGE HALL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 Having examined the books and records and received such explanations as considered necessary, we confinn the Balance Sheet and Statement of Financial Activities are in accordance with the books and records and show a fair view of the Charitys, financial affairs and ihe surplus or deficit for the year to 30 November 2024 respectively. Davies, Edwards & Co. Chartered Certified West Lodge Rainbow Street Leominster ants HR6 8DQ Date.. 27 June 2025
ALMEI Lli Y VILLAGE HALL ST ATEMEI NT OF FINANCKAL ACTIvrrES FOR THE YEI AR Ef4DED 30 NOVKMBER 2024 2024 Unrestrlcted 2024 Restricted 2024 2023 Total Funds Total Fund5 COME B(N)kings Raffles Food and drink Events Intei'esl National lottery community fid allt Donations Parish Council allt Grant fi'om Grant Oal< Objeetor Estate of Susan Jones 4,581 132 1,493 4,224 388 4,581 132 1,493 4,224 388 7,201 331 2,484 1,646 52 3,760 34 230 103 103 143 143 5,020 15,020 TOTAL INCOME 11,064 15,020 26,084 15,738 EXPENDITURE Food &nd drink Film Iiire Eveiit expenses Rent ]d rates Light and heat Printing and stationay Repairs and renewals of premiseg Equipment Cleaning Insurance Accountancy Licenceg Prizeg Card machines Bank charges Depreciation 2,629 656 1.027 2,629 656 1,027 1,459 727 530 653 1,531 1,615 145 342 487 1,409 733 372 1,615 L45 342 487 1,409 733 372 809 807 2,190 683 348 118 86 190 124 113 120 102 120 102 TOT AL EX?ENDITURE 10,446 10,446 9,566 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 618 15,020 15,638 6,172
ALMELEY VILLAGE HALL BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 2024 2024 Restricted 2024 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds Unrestricted FIXED ASSETS Improvements to property 1.394 1.394 1.496 CURRENT ASSETS Prepaymcnts Debtors HSBC 31100386 HSBC41446118 Co-op 67290060 Co-op 29007353 Deposit account Cash 738 502 3.616 298 4,128 30,424 4.012 523 738 502 7.742 298 4,128 30,424 4.012 523 720 1,023 7.066 11.658 4,146 7.015 4,012 723 4.126 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 44,241 4.126 48.367 36,363 CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals 432 432 408 NET CURRENT ASSETS 43,809 4.126 47.935 35,955 TOTAL NET ASSETS 45,203 4,126 49,329 37,451 RESERVES Unrestricted Balance broughi forward Surplus for the year 33.461 618 33,461 618 31,279 2,182 Restricted National Lottery Community Fund Grant Parish Council Grant Estate of Susan Jones 3,760 230 230 15,020 15,250 230 15,020 49.329 34.079 37,451 The Trustees approve the Statement of Financial Activity and Balance sheet for the year ended 30 November 2024. Joseph airl Ann Stokoe (Treasurer) Dated Dated
ALMELEY VILLAGLI HALL NOTES TO THK ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 30 NOVEMBER 2024 MOVEMENf IN FUNDS Brought Ineome ForwAI'd ill year xpelldlture In year TrAnsfer8 Carried Forward General FurLd8 33,461 11,064 10,446 34,079 Restricted Funds:. DVD Player Projwtion ¢quipm¢nt Estate of Susan Jones 230 3,760 230 3,897 137 15,020 15,020 TOTAL FUNDS 26,084 137 49 29 RKLATLI D PARTY POLICY The Truste¢s do not r¢¢eiv¢ remuneration but are reinthursed for ¢Kp¢ns¢s on produGlion of a valid ¢xpense i'eceipt5. The Trustees do not receive allypreferential tr¢al'm¢nt for the use of tkn¢ village ball facilities.