CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 Charity namo: Bridgnorth Community Hall Charity registration number: 1050804 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 Provision of a community hall. primarily for the use of the residents of Bridgnorth. without distinction of political, religious and other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of leisure and recreation activity with the object of improving the condition of the life for the said residents The Community Hall is rented out on a regular basis to a variety of community groups (including dance classes, historical societies. and specific interest or membership groups as well as social and commercial organisations). Furthermore, the Community Hall is frequenlly rented to local residents for family celebrations and other similar one off events. The Sole Trustee {Bridgnorth Town Council) confirms that it has had regard to the Charity Commissions guidance on public benefit Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or servic8s identified in the accounts. Para 1.17and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumslances of its beneficiaries and any wider ben8fits to society as a whole. The diverse activities held in the hired rooms provide opportunities for social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial in combating loneliness and fostering a sense of community belonging. Para 1.20 The charity works with the groups that use the hall and a new TV monitor , donaled by a user group. has been installed for use by all hirers
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 income from hire charges has increased by circa £2,000. Expenditure decreased from £36,264 to £25.442. However, the expenditure for 202412025 does not include a 4th quarter payment of £4,996 for the management fee and the 202312024 figures include an extra quarter's management fee for FY 202212023. (The true surplus figure Pf 202412025; £2.933) Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves staling why they are held Para 1.22 General Reserves are held to enable the general upkeep of Ihe building including cyclical repairs and renewals Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 £51,510 Not Applicable Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Not Applicable Para 1.23 Not Applicable Addltlonal infomlation (optional) You ma choose to include further slatements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Prime source of income is through room hire Para 1.47 The Chaity has no investments Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Reduction in room hire Unexpected repair bills A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Not Applicable
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document .-Il c,harter How is the charity constituted? .0.. porated a££cLILg1iori. rio I Trustee seleclion methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trust Deed Para 1.25 Unincorporated Para 1.25 The Town Council is Sole Trustee and appoints members to a Management Committee. The Terms of Reference for the Management Committee were updated in November 2023. Additional infonnatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further ststements where relevant about: None Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 None The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 The Town Council is Sole Trustee. The Management Committee have agreed through a Charity Cornmission S105 Order a fonnal arrangement with the Town Council to manage and service the Communi Hall Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other None Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Brid north Communi Hall Low Town Communit Hall 1050804 Bridgnorth Community Hall Sevem Street 8ridgnorth Shropshire VW15 6BB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if nol for whole ar Trustee name Office (If any) Name of person (or body) èntllled toa int trustee ifan Bridgnorth Town Council Bridgnorth Town Council As Sole Trustee Cor orate truslees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ort was a roved NIA Report approved by Members of Bridgnorth Town Council as Sole Trustee on 16th September 2025. Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustse name Brid north Town Council Dates acted If not for whole ear Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Delails of arrangements for saf8 Custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) , Sèf Date
Y:ILOW TOWN COMMUNITY HALL12025 03 31- Year End12025 03 31 - CC16a-Rec8ipts & Payments CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGiAND AND WALES Recei tsand a ments accounts CC16a For the period from Period stsrt dale Period end dale 313r2025 111 To Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to th& nearest £ Endowment funds Total funds Last yoar to thè nearest to the nearest £ to the nÈarnst £ to the nearest £ A1 Recei Hall hire1100DI Interest from investmenls1187DI Miscdlaneous Income CCLA Interest 30,940 28,917 960 1.471 960 1.471 1,224 ross Income AR) 33.371 33,371 30.141 sset and investment sa see table . Nil es, tota 71 33.371 30.141 A3Pa ents SalarieslNI14000140011 Pension140021 Recharges to BTC 140191 Workwear140701 Renl141001 Water Rates141 ISI Heat & Light141201 Insurance141301 cences141311 Cleaning141501 Cleaning Matenals141551 RepaifS141701 Equiptnent TelephonelBroadb8nd144401 Accountancy145601 Adjustment for roundings Miscellarwus 14,988 14,988 23,1S9 118 3,431 3.351 721 118 3,431 3,351 721 118 2,629 7,001 629 1,069 489 449 1.069 469 449 1,319 244 579 2e7 216 287 216 271 192 342 25,442 342 25,442 116 36,264 Sub total A4 Asset and investment Sub total 25,442 2S,442 36,264 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 7,929 7.929 6.123 43.581 43,581 51.510 49,703 43,580 51.S10 Page 1
Y:ILOW TOWN COMMUNITY HALLI2025 03 31- Year EndI2025 03 31 - cc168-ReIpts & Payments Unrestricted funds to nèarèst £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Catsgories Details B1 Cash funds Current Account- Nat West 14,922 DeFK)Sit Account- CCLA 36.587 Total cash funds 51,509 18greÈ balanc88 %Mlh recelpts 8nd payment5 accounll$ll Agreement Error Unrestricted funds to nearest £ OK Restrlcted funds OK Endowment funds Details to nearest£ to nearest £ B2 Other monetary assets Fund ¢0 which asset bolon Currgni value lonal Details Cost loptionall B3 Investment assets . Z*#t Fund to whlch asset belon unrestricted Curr•nt value o tional 17,179 Detalls Chattels Cosi loptlonall B4 Assets retained for the harity's own use Community Hall unreslri¢ied 366,686 Fund to which latgs Amount due When duè ional Detsils B5 Liabilities Signed by one or tsvo trustees on behaEf of all the trustees Print Name Date of roval Signature Page 2
Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Bridgnorth Community Hall On accounts for the period ended March 31st 2025 Charity no (if any) 1050804 Set out on pages Respective responslbilities The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The of trustees and examiner charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have Come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the examiner's ststement Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 2110712025 Signed: Date: Name: John Henry Relevant professional qualification(s) or body ICAEW Address: Carreg Lwyd Cefn Bychan Road Pantymwyn, Flintshire, CH75EW