The Peurson Hall- Registered Chority 1049420 (Englund& Wt71es)
THE PEARSON HALL
Registered Chartty No. 1049420 {England & Wales)
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2021

The Peorson HiJll- Registered Chority 1049420 (Englund& Wale5J
Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2021
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements and the Independent
Examinerfs report forthe year ended 31 December 2021.
Reference and Administrative detai15
Charity name and tharity registration number
The Pearson Hall- Registered with the CharÈty Commission in England and Wales 1049420
Address
Pearson Road, Sonning, Berkshire RG4 6UL
Trustees
MrsLA8ates
Chairman- Elected member
Ms S P Robinson
Mr R J Brighton
Mr A E Farnese
MrMPMHart
Mrs P A Feathers
Mrs S J Bell
Mr P D Rennie
Secretary- Appointed by Sonning Parish Council
Treasurer- Elected member
Elected member-Appointed by Sonning aub
Elerted rnember
Eletteil member
Elerted member
Representing the Parochial Church Council
Independent Examlner
Mrjonathan Cnjmp
9 Queen's Gate
London SW7 SEL
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
Governing documeFrts
The charity is regulated by conveyance and trust dee(I dated 26 February 1903 and by order of the
Charity Commission in England and Wales dated 31 March 1995 that established an approved
scheme for the charity.
Appolntment of trttstees
The Committee of Management comprises the tharÉty trustees who are also tts members and
consists when complete of ten persons besn& one ex-offiiio member Ithe incumbent for the time
being of the benefice of St Andrews Sonningl. six elected members- and three representative
members (Sonning Parish Counol, Parochial Church Council and Sonning aub formerly known as
Sonning Working Men's Clubl.
The six elected members are appointed at the Annual General Meeting and the three organisations
are each entitled to appoint one representative member.
ManagemÈnt
The Committee of Management holds at least two ordinary meetings each year and is responsible
for the management and administration of the chartty in tonformtty wÈth the goveming documents.

The Peorson Holl- RegiSte￿d Churity 1049420 IEnglornJf & Wales)
Charitsble ob"e
11. The provision and maintenance of a wllage hall forthe use of the inhabitants of the Parish of
Sonning Ithe area of benefrtl wtthout distinction of political. religious or other opinion5, including
se for meetings, lectures classes and for other forms of recreatFon and leisure-time occupation
with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
21. The Committee of Management shall continue to appropriate and use the land and buildings for
the purpose5 of a village hall.
Rental of a cottage and shop unit and hall hÈre for local dyb meetings, yoga. parties, concert5, films,
table tennis, lertures and exhibitions.
Achievements
rf0mlan￿ and results
During the year we replaced some of the fenang surrounding the hall for just over £3,OCQ. There
was no other notable expenditure. Hall letting5 were up on last year bijt nevertheless not half of pr
covid levels. We were in receipt of fund5 from the Sonning Volunteer Fire Brigade Trust for
expenditure in the year so this enabled us to transfer£5,(XKI into our Endowment Fund. A new lease
for the shop was signed on 2 January 2022.
Reserves
It is not the charity's policy to build up unnecessary high reserves although the trustees ende3vouT
to rnaintain these at a reasonable level to meet rentsl voids and unforeseen or iJnusL¢al expenditure.
The investment polFCy of holding surplus funds in interest bearing accounts is considered
appropriate and the trustees are satisfied that there 15 a reasonable expectation that there are
adequate reserves to continue to meet the chariws objective5 in the foreseeable future.
It is intende(I that the Pearson Hall Trust Endowment Fund be built up over a number of years in
order to meet any future major repair or structural costs which cannot be funded out of the day to
day revenue. At 31 December 2021 the fund stood at £38,176.
Plans for future
The Trustees have conside￿d the major risks to which the charity is exp05ed and are very much
aware that the viabÉlity of the trust is dependent on the occupancy of the ¢Ottage and letting the
retail unit and that to guarantee occupancy it is vttal to keep the properties in good strurtural
condition.
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Trustee5' res
nsibil.
The TrLtstees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any tirne the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charittes Act 2011. the Chartty IAccounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the 3ssets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detettion and
frzud.
Approved by Order of the Board of Trustees and signed on rts behalf
Mrs L A Bates Chalrnian
Date

The Peorson Hall- Registered Chority 10494201Englond & Wales)
Independent Examinerfs Report to the T￿￿ee$ of The Pearson Hall
For the year ended 31 December 2021
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended
31 December 2021 which are set out in the attached pages.
Respertive responsibifrtTes and trustees and examiner
As the chariws trustees of the Pearson Hall you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charitie5 Att 20111'the ACVI.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required to be èudited under the Att
and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respert of my examinatron of the charity's
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act. In carrwng out my examination, I have followed
the applicable dirertions given by the Charsty Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the Act.
Basis of independent examinerfs ￿pOrt
My examination was carried out tn accordance wtth the gelleral dirertion given by the Charity
Commission IEngland & Walesl.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of
the accounts presented wtth those record5 kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes a consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in
the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required on an audit and
consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the
report is limtted to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examinerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the exarntnation which gives me ￿use to believe that in any material respect:
Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act, or
The accounts do not accord with the atcounting records
The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and
content of the accounts set OLrt in the Chartties (Accounts and Reportsl Regulation5 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a
matter considered as a part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be
reached.
than Crump
9 Queen's Gate London SW7 SEI
Date: 21 IL

The Pearson Holl- Regittered Chorrty 1049420 (Englond& Woles)
Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
Statement of finanual Artivitses {Retelpts and payments)
Unrestrirted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Funds
2021
Totsl
Fund5
2020
(see note 12
for full
comparatives)
Funds
Incomlng resources
Donations and
legacies (Note 81
Charitable artivtties
8,225
250
5,564
3.552
Other trading
activities
Investments
14,21KI
14.21X)
14,200
123
Totsl
£1
£4
£27 995
£18 125
Resources expended
Charitable activities
INote 111
20.326
20.326
19,335
Total
£20 326
£20 326
£19 335
Net
incomellexpenditurel
7.669
11,2101
Transfer
Net movement of
funds
2.664
5.CKJ4
7.669
11,2101
Funds brought
forward l January
Funds tarried forward
31 December
£21598
£38 176
£57 774

The Petsrson Holl- RegiSte￿d Charity 1049420 (Englond & Wolesj
Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
Ststement of assets and liabililies at 31 December 2021
2021
2020
Fixed a55ets {Nots 6)
Tangible fixed èssets
Current assets
Bank current accounts
Bank deposit accounts
12.742
10,078
65,443
57,774
Liabillties due In one year
Totsl net current assets
£57 774
The funds of the charity (Note 31
Unrestricted (Management Commrtteel
Restricted (Social Committee)
Endowment IPearson Hall Trust Fund)
21.598
18.934
5,668
Total charlty funds
£57 774

The Peorson Hall- Registered Churity 1049420 fEnglt7nd & Woles)
Financlal statements for the year eNled 31 Decembef 2021
Notes to the financial statements
l. Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis as a Èoing
concern underthe Charitie5 Act 2011. They include all transactions. assets and liabilities for
which the Committee of Management is ￿sponsIble in law. The charity meets the definition
of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
2. Cash flow slatrment
The charity has taken advantsge of the exemptron in FRS 102 from the requirement to
produ￿ a cash flow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000.
3. Description of funds
al Restrirted funds in the Pearson Hall Trust Endowment Fund and the Social Committee
Fund may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust.
bl Unrestrictetl funds are general funds and a￿ available for use at the trustees, discretion
in furtherance of the objertives of the charity.
4. Inwming resources
Donations. grants. legacies. bank interest and rental income are recognised when received.
Any b313nce remaining unspent at the end of each year is carried fonvard as 3 b313nce on
that fLsnd.
5. Resources expended
All expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred.
6. Flxed assets
In May 2021 a re-instatement value of the building for insurance purposes of £1.405.CK)O
Was independentW assessed in accordance wtth Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
guidance notes. The current re-instaternent value5 of the building and fixtures and fittings
for insurance purposes are £1.779.153 and £60.(KJD respectively. The building and fixtures
and fittings are not included in the statement of assets and liabilities in the accounts.
7. Related party transactions
The charitvs combined insurance policy indude5 trustee indemnity insurance for all it5
trustees. No remuneration or expenses were paid to the trustees in the year12020 nill.
8. Grants received
There was an unrestricted grant income from the Sonning Volunteer Fire Brigade Trust
received in the year of £8,22512020 nil}.
9. Governance costs
There were no costs in the year attributable to the charivs compliance with constitutional
and statutory requirements. trustee meetings and reimbursed expenses.12020 nill.
10. Taxation
The charity is exempt froffl tax on tts charttable activyties to the extent that tts ir7come and
gains are applied charitable purposes.

The Peursort Holl- Registered Chority 1049420 (Englond & Wulesj
Notes to the financial 5tatrments
11. Costs of charttable attivities
Unrestricted
Funds
Restritted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Funds
2021
Total
Funds
2020
Event expenditure
Property expenditure
Caretaker
Gas, electricity & water
Rates
Telephone
Insurance
Repair5 and maintenan
Sundries
Fitting5 & equipment
Total
546
2,024
2.349
30
1,782
77
1.782
77
462
462
1.797
3.817
973
5.872
£20.326
Iss
1.555
4,645
817
7,760
£19.335
1,797
3,817
973
5,872
£20,326
12. Statement of financial aLtivitses- prior year comparatives (See page 51
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2020
Incoming resourte5
Donations and legacies
Charitable activit¥es
Other trading artivtties
Investments
250
3.552
14.21))
27
250
3,552
14.200
123
li
85
Total
£11
£85
£18 125
Resource5 Èxpended
Charitable activities
119.2151
1120}
119,3351
Total
£120
Net income/expenditure
11.1861
11091
85
11,2101
Transfer
Net movement of funds
13.6861
11091
2,585
11,2101
Funds brought forward
l January 2020
22.620
5.777
30.587
£58,984
Funds raniÈd fonvard
31 December 2020
£18 934
£33 172
£57 774