Registered Charity Number: 1014361
Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Report of the Trustees
and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023

Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Contents of the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 December 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st
December 2023.
The financial ststements have been prepared in a¢cordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement
of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011, as amended by the Charities Act 2022.
The trust constitutes a public benefit entty as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost
or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Objectives and Activities
The object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall and l or recreation ground for use by
the inhabitants of the area of benefit wtthout distinction of political, religious. or other opinions, including use for
meetings, lectures and classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to
have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and Performance
2023 continued to be a busy year for regular hirers, wedding events, parties, and providing the pre-school group
with premises to provide a valuable service to the parents and children in the area.
Rising costs this year, particularly in respect of energy costs and increased wages, have impacted the results
for the year.
The annual Bonfire Night event was cancelled this year, due to bad weather conditions making the event unsafe
to run. The Bonfire Night event is looked forward to by many members of the community, and it is planned that
it will make a return in 2024.
The Hall ran a musical fundraising event towards the end of the year and hopes to repeat this with Similar
events in 2024.
The Charity continues to provide a vital amenity for the local community for meetings, recreation, and social
activities.
Financial Review
At the end of the period, the charrty held total funds of £440,979 {2021 £441,224). All funds held are
unrestricted, (2022 .' all funds held were) During the year, expenditure exceeded income by £245 (2022..
income exceeded expenditure by £2,998}. Further details of the financial performance for the year can be found
in the financial statements below.
The charity's Hampshire Trust Bank tr￿-year bond remained in force during the year and is due to mature in
2024.
It is the charity's and trustees, policy to maintain reserves at a level it considers necessary to meet future cash
flow requirements.
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. The trustees are satisfied that the
charity has sufficient cash flows to meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least one year from the date of
approval of the financial statements.
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Report of the Trustees
for the year ended 31 December 2023 (Cont'd)
Structure, Governance and Management
The Trust is a registered charity, number 1014361, and is consts'tuted under a Conveyance dated 18 June 1929,
as amended by an Altering Scheme dated 6 May 1999.
The Twst has four trustees, who must hold the property belonging to the charity. The trustees may hold office
for life. Any appointment of a trustee must be made by the remaining trustees in consultation wrth the charity
trustees and the appointment reported to a meeting of the charty trustees.
The management committee includes five ex-officio members (the above four trustees, plus a president if
appointed), six elected members (Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, plus three others), and one appointed
member for each of the organisations listed in the above Altering Scheme}.
The members of the committee are the charity trustees of the charity.
Referenc8 and Administrative Details
Trustees, holding the property belonging to the charity
Mr l Griffiths
Mrs C Hardstaff
Mrs C SPen￿r
Mr K Tunstall
Charity Trustees, members of the management commlttee
P Kanikowski
Rev T Raaff
C Hesketh
W Lewis
J Stevenson
Prlnclpal address
17 Linby Lane
Papplewick
Nottinghamshire
NG15 8FB
Registered charity number
1014361
Independent examiner
Mrs Lesley Mills ACA
Approved by orderof the board of twstees on 10 April 2024 and signed on its behalfby:
Mr l Griffiths -
rustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity, Papplewick and Linby Village
Hall (the Trust) forthe year ended 31 December 2023.
The scope of my examination includes the accounting records of Papplewick and Linby Village Hall (The
Trust). The independent entity operating as Wright's Bar is outside the scope of my examination. The profit
share and stock valuation attributable to the Trust has been confirmed by the proprietor, Darren Wright. It is
the responsibility of the Trustees to ensure they have appropriate financial controls in place to ensure the
management of this arrangement, given the nature of the cash business.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charty trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'theAct'), as amended by the Charities Act 2022.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and
in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(bl of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
viith the examination which give me cause to believe that in any matenal respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with sedion 130 of the Charities Act,. or
the accounts did not accord with those records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and contentof
accounts set out in the Charrties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
reqU1￿ment thatthe accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter Considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no ¢on¢erns and have come across no other matters in connethon wrlh the examinatson to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Lesley Mills ACA
Date
low
Avonholme
Blidworth Waye
Papplewick
Nottingham
NG15 8GB
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Notes
Income and Endowments From
Grants received
Other trading activities
Investment income
1,785
44.638
3,357
1,785
44,638
3,357
2,667
44,864
880
Total
49,780
49,780
48,411
Expenditure on
Other
50,025
50,025
45,413
Total
(245)
{245)
2,998
Net gains on investments
Net income l (expenditure)
1245)
(245)
2,998
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
441,224
441,224
438,226
Total funds carried forward
440,979
440,979
441,224
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Statement of Financial Position at 31 December 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
2023
2023
2023
2022
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
Investment Assets
303,572
80,882
303,572
80,882
299,010
80,882
Total Fixed Asse
384,454
384,454
379,892
Curret*Assets
Debtors due within one year
Deblors due after one year
Cash at bank and in hand
13,519
1,665
49.281
1>,ST9
1,665
49,281
10,534
1,666
54.756
64,465
64,465
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
66,956
(7,940)
(7,940)
15.624)
Net Current Assets
56,525
56,525
61,332
Total Assets Less Current
Liabilities
440,979
440,979
431,224
Net Assets
440,979
440,979
441,224
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
440,979
440,979
441,224
Total funds
440.979
440,979
441,224
The notes on pages 6 to 12 form part of these accounts.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of TTUStees on 10 4)ri12024 and were signed on rts behalf by..
rustee
Mrs C Spencer- Trustee
Mrs C Hardstaff - Tr
stee
Mr K Tunstall - Trustee
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Accounting Policies
Basls of preparlng the financlal statements and assessment of going concem
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities
Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019. the Financial Reporting Standard
appli¢able in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charits-es Act 2011,as
amended by the Charrties Act 2022.
The financial statements have been p￿pared under the historical cost convention, except for
investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a
going concem.
Income recognition
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable thatthe incomewill be received, and the amountcan be measured reliably.
Expenditurn recognltlon
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent wrth the use of resources.
Tanglble fixod a$80ts
Dep￿CiatIon is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its
estimated useful life.
Kitchenware & crockery
Chairs & tables
Office equiprnent
Otherequipment
200A on cost
12.50fi on cosl
250A on cost
200kn, 10Vo, and 5% on cost
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on rts charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Pension costs and other post-retlrement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the Charity's
pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 (cont'd)
Grants Received
2023
2022
Government grarrts
1,785
2,667
1,785
2,667
Other Trading Activities
Hire charges
Share of bar profits
Share of Bonfire and Fireworks event profrts
Fundraiser
2023
2022
37,393
8,452
34,024
8,585
2.255
793
44,638
Investment Income
2023
2022
Hampshire Trust Bank Two <2022.'One) Year Bond
3,357
880
880
Trustees, Remuneration and Benefits
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor
for the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2022.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended
31 December 2022.
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 (cont'd)
Staff Costs
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
20,484
243
17,843
179
18.022
The key management personnel during 2023 was Mrs S Slack, whose gross salary for the yearwas
£14,075.81.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was
as follows..
2023
2022
Administration
Cleaner
No employees re￿iVed emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 (cont'd)
Tangible Fixed Assets
Kitchenware
and Crockery
Chairs and
Tables
Hall Building
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
271,229
28,258
19,576
271,229
28,258
19,576
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Disposals
Charge for the year
22,498
18,307
960
549
At 31 December 2023
23,458
18,856
Net Book Value
At 31 De￿mber 2023
271,229
4,800
720
At 31 December 2022
271,229
5,780
1,269
Office
Equipment
Other
Equipment
TOTAL
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
2,009
53,682
8,400
374,754
8,400
2,009
62,082
383,154
Depreciatlon
At 1 January 2023
Disposals
Charge for the year
2,009
32,930
75,744
2,329
3,838
At 31 December 2023
2,009
35,259
79,582
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2023
26,823
303,572
At 31 December 2022
20,752
299,010
The hall building is included at cost. The Charty also owns the freehold of the land on which the hall has been
built. the value of which is not included wtthin the accounts. The Twstees do not believe that the cost of
obtaining a valuation of these assets would be of any benefit. Other fixed assets are included at cost and
are depreciated over their useful lives at rates shown.
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Papplewick and Linby Vlllage Hall
Notss to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 (cont'd)
Fixed Asset Investments
Fixed Term
Bond
Total
Investments
Market Value
At 1 January 2023
Income reinvested
80,882
80,882
At 31 December 2023
80,882
80,882
Net Book Valua
At 310ecember 2023
80,882
80,882
At 31 December 2022
80,882
80,882
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Any investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end.
Other investment assets are included at the Trustees, best estimate of market value.
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year..
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Interest receivable
Prepayments
8,268
847
7,080
3,117
3,357
1,047
13,519
337
10,534
Amounts falling due after one year..
Other debtors
1,665
1,665
1,666
1,666
Included in other debtors are amounts due in respect of a loan made to D Wright to enable the purchase of bar
equipment and initial Stocks for the operation of the bar in the Village Hall. The amount due within one year is
£833 (2022.. £2,498), and due after one year is £1,665 (2022.. £1,666).
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Notes to the Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 (cont'd}
10. Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Deposits held
Accruals
5,838
2,102
7,940
3,800
1,824
5.624
11. Analysls of Charitable Funds
Analysis of fund At l Jan 2023
movements
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains l (losses) At 31 Dec 2023
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
441,224
49,780
(50,025)
440,979
Total fijnds
441,224
49,780
(50,025)
440,979
Analysls of Charltable Funds- Prevlous Year
Analysis of fund At 1 Jan 2022
movements
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains l (losses) At 31 Dec 2022
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
3,235
(3,235)
434,991
48,411
(42,178)
441,224
Total funds
438,226
48,411
(45,413)
441,224
The restricted fund above related to a National Lottery Grant which was awarded in 2021 in respect of the
Queen's 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations. This VRS expended in 2022.
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 {cont'd>
12. Related party dlsclosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.(2022'. Nil)
13. Grant from Countryside Agency
The contribution received in earlier years towards the cost of the building the hall stipulates that the hall
must not be sold without prior consent of the Agency and on such sale, or cessation of use by the
community, a proportion ofthe marketvalue ofthe hall must be retumed to the Agency.
14. Volunteer help
The value of any volunteer help is not included in the accounts.
15. Fees for the examination of the accounts
No fees have been incurred in respect of the examination of these accounts. (2022- Nil)
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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall
Detsiled Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Income and Endowrnents
Gov8mm8nt grants
COVID 19 support grants
Cost of Living Community Grant ( Notts County Council)
2,667
1,785
1,785
2,667
Other trading activities
Hire charges
Bar profit
Bonfire and Fireworks event
Fundraiser
37,393
6,452
34,024
8,585
2,255
793
44,638
44,864
Investment incomè
Hampshire Trust Bank
3,357
880
3,357
880
Totsl Incoming Resources
49,780
48,411
Expenditure
Wages
Pensions
Light & heat
Watercharges
Insurance
Cleaning
Repairs & renewals
Printing, stationery & adverts
Sundries
Telephone
Waste
Platinum Jubilee event
Depreciation of krtchenware & crockery
Depreciation of tables & chairs
Depreciation of other equipment
Total Resources Expended
20,484
243
13,510
829
1,672
2,053
1,994
547
1,237
1,348
2,270
17,843
179
10,414
842
1,589
2,844
2,400
360
1,353
1,167
2,102
1,568
969
549
1,234
45,413
960
549
2,329
50,025
Net (expenditure) l income before gains and losses
(245)
2,998
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gains on fixed asset investments
Net (expenditure) l income
(245)
2,998
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements,
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