## **High Halstow Village Hall 2024/25 Chairmans and Treasurers Report** I normally thank the Committee members at the end of my report, but this year warrants a change. I would like to thank the following: - Ray Collins, Ray as you will know or seen in the last High Halstow Times has been very ill and we are all pleased that he is out of hospital and recovering. I suspect if you analyse what Ray has carried out just in respect of the Hall, he has saved the community thousands over the years. Be it fixing items himself, knowing who to call to fix something when he cannot, project managing the builders when it was being refurbished a few years ago, organizing the decorating parties etc etc etc. . The list is endless, and I personally will always be grateful for Ray’s support and knowledge. I am not sure we would have such a fine hall without him and all that he has achieved over the years. Take care of yourself now Ray, its your turn. - Wenda Taylor. I am not quite sure where Wenda gets all of her energy and strength from but can only hope the supply does not end anytime soon. The Hall’s Booking Clerk who continues to promote the Hall at every opportunity with the use of Facebook, selling tickets, meeting prospective hirers etc. All the credit for the additional ad hoc bookings is down to the time Wenda spends in meeting, answering questions etc from perspective hirers. Wenda also provides great support in ensuring the monthly Quiz is a success. I can honestly say Wenda has been the best Booking Clerk over the twenty-five years I have been on the Hall Committee. What is remarkable is that Wenda has had a tough few years looking after her granddaughter whilst Hannah was in hospital ,who sadly lost her fight earlier this year. I don’t know how you do it all but you’re truly a remarkable person and thank you for all that you do. - Margot Sturt. As I have said before Margot as Secretary ensures we stay professional, and I don’t short cut procedures etc. Margot continues to be the committee member who countersigns all payments made which was a recommendation made by our Auditor. - Margaret Whitebread a member of the Ladies Badminton and therefore can represent users of the Hall. I think it is a Badminton Group although when I come and see them, most of them are drinking tea, having a chat and eating cake, - Chris Peek. Chris has many years’ experience with the Hall, first with Youth Club and then with wHoo Cares. It is nice to have a link with the groups who use the Hall - Hazel Sellwood . Hazel brings her enthusiasm to the Hall and is a joy to have on the team. Hazel maintains the Notice Board on behalf of the Committee - George Crozer, I know does not attend as often, but he is always there if I need him and for that I am grateful. General comment about the Committee is that we work together well each bringing something slightly different and when put together makes the Committee stronger. It is a pleasure working with you all. In respect of the finances the profits for the year rose from £2910 to £12,450. The improvement was achieved by the following: ||£| |---|---| |Increase in income lettings|3,455| |Increase in Events income|1,967| |Reduction in Loan Repayments|4,167| |Reduction in Repair costs|765| No insurance revaluation being required this year 723 |Less|| |---|---| |Reduction in miscellaneous income|(333)| |Increase in water charges|(205)| |Increase in Electricity costs|(1,070)| |Increase in Sundry Expenses|(301)| |Increase in other costs|372| |Increased surplus between 2023/24 and 2024/25|**9,540**| It should be noted that although regular bookings are also up, 40% of the income came from ad hoc bookings, in particular children’s parties being popular. Twenty-five years ago there were hardly any one-off events and this has been the biggest change to the income stream over the years. In terms of events, we had the successful return of the Redfords, The Jersey Boys and Spittin’ Feathers. In addition, we had a new feature in a puppet show for children. This was funded by the High Halstow Lottery for which we were extremely grateful. This coming year will see new events in a Murder Mystery (June) and a pantomime (January) as well as the Redfords. The Quiz goes from strength to strength and always good to see so many faces in the hall for all of our events. We hope the different events attract different viewers so people can see the hall is for all. In terms of the progress of the Hall over the last year we have seen the following improvements: - 1 New slide doors which are easier to move and look nicer - 2 New large tables. Partially funded through Medway Council - 3 Repainting carried out by Graham Collins - 4 New Badminton Posts The Committee over the coming year will look to see what additional improvements can be carried out to ensure the hall stays as nice as it can. As I said last year the Hall financially is in a good position to continue to ensure that the building and its contents stay in a good condition. The Committee have a list of works identified short, medium and long term and this list is reviewed monthly. Please keep a look out in the High Halstow Times for updates on the progress of the list of improvements. - I have thanked the Committee but there are a few others to say thank you to - Elaine Slatcher, the comments from hirers who say how nice the hall is shows that Elaine is carrying out the cleaning task well. In addition Elaine is the key holder who has the task to ensure the ad hoc bookings can get into the hall. - Carl and Jo Mitchell for providing so much help in advertising, printing of leaflets, posters etc. - Jonathan Munday who carries out the annual audit of our accounts which ensures we are compliant and haven’t made any mistakes. he always find something to query so I know he is looking at them. - The editor of the High Halstow Times. I know there have been a few this year but thank you for accommodating my articles (I will try not to be late so often) - All of you who come and support the events, be it one off party or the regular supporters of say the quiz, The Redfords etc. It feels we are doing something right - when you keep coming back and your support is invaluable. - All the hirers of the Hall. You help make the community within the Village come together be it a regular group or a one off. The continued use of the Hall will make it easier to ensure the Hall stays looking good for years to come. Thank you all Gary Thomas High Halstow Village Hall Chairman and Treasurer ## Financial Statements ## For The Years Ended 31st March 2025 ## for High Halstow Village Hall ## High Halstow Recreation Hall ## Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 ||Page| |---|---| |General Account Profit & Loss|2| |HUGH Fund Profit & Loss|3| |Balance Sheet|4| |Notes|5| ## High Halstow Recreation Hall ## Profit & Loss Account For the Year Ended 31st March 2025 |**Income**
Grants
Lettings
Hire of Projector
Donation
Miscellaneous Income
**Events**
Private Bar
Barn Dance
16/09/23
Spittin' Feathers
07/10/23
Tom Carradine
04/11/23
The Redfords
09/12/23
Garage Safari
Quiz Nights
Private Bar
The Jersey Boys
11/05/24
Spittin Feathers
12/10/24
The Redfords
07/12/24
Snowsmith
24/11/24
**Expenditure**
Cleaner Costs
Repairs to Property
Equipment
Business Rates
Insurance
Water Rates
Electricity
Broadband
Electrical Testing
Cleaning Expenses
Printing
Performing Rights
Insurance Revaluation
Donation
Sundry Expenses
Interest
Stock Write Off
Contribution to HUGH Fund
Excess Expenditure Over Income
Excess Income Over Expenditure
**Depreciation**
Fixture & Fittings
**Net Surplus/(Deficit)**|£
£
0.00
19,271.00
0.00
724.00
20.00
633.64
190.52
889.08
136.28
719.02
213.50
1,604.75
24,401.79
2,690.00
3,083.32
569.64
151.12
2,376.33
306.78
4,922.04
660.01
121.80
16.79
0.00
139.20
723.00
0.00
510.11
9.96
173.37
5,000.04
21,453.51
0.00
2,948.28
38.00
£2,910.28
2023/24|2024/25|2024/25| |---|---|---|---| ||£
0.00
19,271.00
0.00
724.00
20.00
633.64
190.52
889.08
136.28
719.02
213.50
1,604.75
2,690.00
3,083.32
569.64
151.12
2,376.33
306.78
4,922.04
660.01
121.80
16.79
0.00
139.20
723.00
0.00
510.11
9.96
173.37
5,000.04|£
0.00
22,726.50
0.00
411.18
0.00
1,829.44
1,280.68
491.33
596.14
1,674.53
482.00
2,690.00
2,318.56
435.69
161.38
2,479.82
512.02
5,991.90
617.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
154.80
0.00
0.00
811.48
2.06
0.00
832.94|£
29,491.80
17,007.67
0.00
12,484.13
34.00
£12,450.13| ## High Halstow Recreation Hall |£
£
**Income**
Interest
0.00
Donations
0.00
Contribution from General Accounts
5,000.04
5,000.04
**Total Income**
5,000.04
Excess (Expenditure)/Income Over Expenditure
5,000.04
**Depreciation**
Refurbishment Phase One
3,238.59
Refurbishment Phase Two
2,824.70
Refurbishment Phase Three
548.08
Refurbishment Phase Four
1,549.13
Refurbishment Phase Five
442.80
Refurbishment Phase Six
307.50
Refurbishment Phase Seven
110.99
Refurbishment Phase Eight
219.48
9,241.27
**Net Surplus/(Deficit)**
-£4,241.23
HUGH Fund Profit & Loss Account
For the Year Ended 31st March 2025
2023/24|2024/25|2024/25| |---|---|---| ||£
0.00
0.00
832.94
3,238.59
2,824.70
548.08
1,549.13
442.80
307.50
110.99
219.48|£
832.94| |||832.94
832.94
9,241.27
-£8,408.33| ## **High Halstow Recreation Hall** ## **Balance Sheet** ## **31st March 2025** |Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
1
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Bank Account
Cash In Hand
Payments In Advance
Stock Account
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors
Deposit Paid
Short Term Loan
Lettings in Advance
LONG TERM LIABILITY
10 Year Loan
TOTAL
FINANCED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
General Hall Fund Brought Forward
Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year
Total
HUGH Fund Brought Forward
Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year
Total
GRAND TOTAL
Auditor|£
£
85,424.15
856.00
10,470.92
2,333.61
1,413.29
839.32
15,913.14
507.51
0.00
0.00
420.00
927.51
14,985.63
832.94
832.94
£99,576.84
12,417.35
2,910.28
15,327.63
88,490.44
-4,241.23
84,249.21
£99,576.84
…………………………
J Munday CTA
28 October 2025
2023/24|2024/25| |---|---|---| ||£
856.00
10,470.92
2,333.61
1,413.29
839.32
15,913.14
507.51
0.00
0.00
420.00
927.51
832.94|£
£
85,563.68
2,079.50
13,135.13
918.77
1,616.46
1,196.19
18,946.05
843.09
0.00
0.00
48.00
891.09
18,054.96
0.00
0.00
£103,618.64
15,327.63
12,450.13
27,777.76
84,249.21
-8,408.33
75,840.88
£103,618.64
………..| ## **High Halstow Recreation Hall** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements** **For the Year Ended 31st March 2025** |**Tangible Assets**
**Cost**
At 1st April 2024
Additions in the Year
Less Grants Received
At 31st March 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st April 2024
Charge for Year
At 31st March 2025
**Net Book Value**
At 1st April 2024
At 31st March 2025|**Fixture**
**Refur**
**& Fittings**
**Works -**
**£**
4,851.00
10,414.80
1,000.00
14,265.80
4,509.00
34.00
4,543.00
342.00
9,722.80||||**HUGH Fund**||||**al Work**
**e Eight**
2,194.80
2,194.80
1,097.40
219.48
1,316.88
1,097.40
877.92|**Total**
178,955.92
10,414.80
1,000.00
188,370.72| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||**bishment**
**Refur**
**Phase One**
**Works -**
64,859.06
64,859.06
38,950.29
3,238.59
42,188.88
25,908.77
22,670.18|**bishment**
**Refurb**
**Phase TwoWorks - P**
56,493.93

56,493.93

28,246.98
2,824.70
31,071.67
28,246.95
25,422.26|**ishment**
**Refur**
**hase ThreeWorks -**
10,961.63
10,961.63
4,384.64
548.08
4,932.72
6,576.99
6,028.91|**bishment**
**Refurbi**
**Phase Four Works - P**
30,982.62
30,982.62
10,843.91
1,549.13
12,393.04
20,138.71
18,589.58|**shment**
**Furniture**
**hase Five**
**- Pha**
4,428.00
4,428.00
3,099.60
442.80
3,542.40
1,328.40
885.60|**& Fittings Furniture**
**se Six**
**- Phas**
3,075.00
3,075.00
1,845.00
307.50
2,152.50
1,230.00
922.50|**& Fittings**
**Electric**
**e Seven**
**- Phas**
1,109.88
1,109.88
554.95
110.99
665.94
554.93
443.94||| |||||||||||93,531.77
9,275.27
102,807.04| |||||||||||85,424.15
85,563.68| ## **Rules for Depreciation** ## **Fixture and Fittings** 10 percent of Previous Years Book Value ## **Additions General Fixture and Fittings** **2024/25** Slide Doors 7,884.00 Tables 2,530.80 Grant Received for £1000 10,414.80 **Refurbishment Works - Phase One** Years 1 and 2 1/20 of £64158.38 3,207.92 Year 3 3/20 of £64859.06 less Years 1 an 3,312.86 Year 4 3,312.86 Year 5 onwards Balance £51,817.50/16 3,238.59 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Two** 1/20 of total work cost of £55,993.87 2,799.69 Year 2 2/20 of £56493.93 Less Year 1 2,849.70 Year 3 Onwards 1/20 £56,493.93 2,824.70 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Three** 1/20 of total work cost of £10,961.63 548.08 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Four** 1/20 of total work cost of £30,982.62 1,549.13 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Five** 1/10 of total work cost of £4,428.00 442.80 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Six** 1/10 of total work cost of £3,075.00 307.50 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Seven** 1/10 of total work cost of £1,109.88 110.99 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Eight** 1/10 of total work cost of £2,194.80 219.48 ## Financial Statements ## For The Years Ended 31st March 2025 ## for High Halstow Village Hall ## High Halstow Recreation Hall ## Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 ||Page| |---|---| |General Account Profit & Loss|2| |HUGH Fund Profit & Loss|3| |Balance Sheet|4| |Notes|5| ## High Halstow Recreation Hall ## Profit & Loss Account For the Year Ended 31st March 2025 |**Income**
Grants
Lettings
Hire of Projector
Donation
Miscellaneous Income
**Events**
Private Bar
Barn Dance
16/09/23
Spittin' Feathers
07/10/23
Tom Carradine
04/11/23
The Redfords
09/12/23
Garage Safari
Quiz Nights
Private Bar
The Jersey Boys
11/05/24
Spittin Feathers
12/10/24
The Redfords
07/12/24
Snowsmith
24/11/24
**Expenditure**
Cleaner Costs
Repairs to Property
Equipment
Business Rates
Insurance
Water Rates
Electricity
Broadband
Electrical Testing
Cleaning Expenses
Printing
Performing Rights
Insurance Revaluation
Donation
Sundry Expenses
Interest
Stock Write Off
Contribution to HUGH Fund
Excess Expenditure Over Income
Excess Income Over Expenditure
**Depreciation**
Fixture & Fittings
**Net Surplus/(Deficit)**|£
£
0.00
19,271.00
0.00
724.00
20.00
633.64
190.52
889.08
136.28
719.02
213.50
1,604.75
24,401.79
2,690.00
3,083.32
569.64
151.12
2,376.33
306.78
4,922.04
660.01
121.80
16.79
0.00
139.20
723.00
0.00
510.11
9.96
173.37
5,000.04
21,453.51
0.00
2,948.28
38.00
£2,910.28
2023/24|2024/25|2024/25| |---|---|---|---| ||£
0.00
19,271.00
0.00
724.00
20.00
633.64
190.52
889.08
136.28
719.02
213.50
1,604.75
2,690.00
3,083.32
569.64
151.12
2,376.33
306.78
4,922.04
660.01
121.80
16.79
0.00
139.20
723.00
0.00
510.11
9.96
173.37
5,000.04|£
0.00
22,726.50
0.00
411.18
0.00
1,829.44
1,280.68
491.33
596.14
1,674.53
482.00
2,690.00
2,318.56
435.69
161.38
2,479.82
512.02
5,991.90
617.02
0.00
0.00
0.00
154.80
0.00
0.00
811.48
2.06
0.00
832.94|£
29,491.80
17,007.67
0.00
12,484.13
34.00
£12,450.13| ## High Halstow Recreation Hall |£
£
**Income**
Interest
0.00
Donations
0.00
Contribution from General Accounts
5,000.04
5,000.04
**Total Income**
5,000.04
Excess (Expenditure)/Income Over Expenditure
5,000.04
**Depreciation**
Refurbishment Phase One
3,238.59
Refurbishment Phase Two
2,824.70
Refurbishment Phase Three
548.08
Refurbishment Phase Four
1,549.13
Refurbishment Phase Five
442.80
Refurbishment Phase Six
307.50
Refurbishment Phase Seven
110.99
Refurbishment Phase Eight
219.48
9,241.27
**Net Surplus/(Deficit)**
-£4,241.23
HUGH Fund Profit & Loss Account
For the Year Ended 31st March 2025
2023/24|2024/25|2024/25| |---|---|---| ||£
0.00
0.00
832.94
3,238.59
2,824.70
548.08
1,549.13
442.80
307.50
110.99
219.48|£
832.94| |||832.94
832.94
9,241.27
-£8,408.33| ## **High Halstow Recreation Hall** ## **Balance Sheet** ## **31st March 2025** |Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
1
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Bank Account
Cash In Hand
Payments In Advance
Stock Account
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors
Deposit Paid
Short Term Loan
Lettings in Advance
LONG TERM LIABILITY
10 Year Loan
TOTAL
FINANCED BY:
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
General Hall Fund Brought Forward
Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year
Total
HUGH Fund Brought Forward
Surplus/(Deficit) For The Year
Total
GRAND TOTAL
Auditor|£
£
85,424.15
856.00
10,470.92
2,333.61
1,413.29
839.32
15,913.14
507.51
0.00
0.00
420.00
927.51
14,985.63
832.94
832.94
£99,576.84
12,417.35
2,910.28
15,327.63
88,490.44
-4,241.23
84,249.21
£99,576.84
…………………………
J Munday CTA
28 October 2025
2023/24|2024/25| |---|---|---| ||£
856.00
10,470.92
2,333.61
1,413.29
839.32
15,913.14
507.51
0.00
0.00
420.00
927.51
832.94|£
£
85,563.68
2,079.50
13,135.13
918.77
1,616.46
1,196.19
18,946.05
843.09
0.00
0.00
48.00
891.09
18,054.96
0.00
0.00
£103,618.64
15,327.63
12,450.13
27,777.76
84,249.21
-8,408.33
75,840.88
£103,618.64
………..| ## **High Halstow Recreation Hall** ## **Notes to the Financial Statements** **For the Year Ended 31st March 2025** |**Tangible Assets**
**Cost**
At 1st April 2024
Additions in the Year
Less Grants Received
At 31st March 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st April 2024
Charge for Year
At 31st March 2025
**Net Book Value**
At 1st April 2024
At 31st March 2025|**Fixture**
**Refur**
**& Fittings**
**Works -**
**£**
4,851.00
10,414.80
1,000.00
14,265.80
4,509.00
34.00
4,543.00
342.00
9,722.80||||**HUGH Fund**||||**al Work**
**e Eight**
2,194.80
2,194.80
1,097.40
219.48
1,316.88
1,097.40
877.92|**Total**
178,955.92
10,414.80
1,000.00
188,370.72| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||**bishment**
**Refur**
**Phase One**
**Works -**
64,859.06
64,859.06
38,950.29
3,238.59
42,188.88
25,908.77
22,670.18|**bishment**
**Refurb**
**Phase TwoWorks - P**
56,493.93

56,493.93

28,246.98
2,824.70
31,071.67
28,246.95
25,422.26|**ishment**
**Refur**
**hase ThreeWorks -**
10,961.63
10,961.63
4,384.64
548.08
4,932.72
6,576.99
6,028.91|**bishment**
**Refurbi**
**Phase Four Works - P**
30,982.62
30,982.62
10,843.91
1,549.13
12,393.04
20,138.71
18,589.58|**shment**
**Furniture**
**hase Five**
**- Pha**
4,428.00
4,428.00
3,099.60
442.80
3,542.40
1,328.40
885.60|**& Fittings Furniture**
**se Six**
**- Phas**
3,075.00
3,075.00
1,845.00
307.50
2,152.50
1,230.00
922.50|**& Fittings**
**Electric**
**e Seven**
**- Phas**
1,109.88
1,109.88
554.95
110.99
665.94
554.93
443.94||| |||||||||||93,531.77
9,275.27
102,807.04| |||||||||||85,424.15
85,563.68| ## **Rules for Depreciation** ## **Fixture and Fittings** 10 percent of Previous Years Book Value ## **Additions General Fixture and Fittings** **2024/25** Slide Doors 7,884.00 Tables 2,530.80 Grant Received for £1000 10,414.80 **Refurbishment Works - Phase One** Years 1 and 2 1/20 of £64158.38 3,207.92 Year 3 3/20 of £64859.06 less Years 1 an 3,312.86 Year 4 3,312.86 Year 5 onwards Balance £51,817.50/16 3,238.59 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Two** 1/20 of total work cost of £55,993.87 2,799.69 Year 2 2/20 of £56493.93 Less Year 1 2,849.70 Year 3 Onwards 1/20 £56,493.93 2,824.70 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Three** 1/20 of total work cost of £10,961.63 548.08 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Four** 1/20 of total work cost of £30,982.62 1,549.13 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Five** 1/10 of total work cost of £4,428.00 442.80 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Six** 1/10 of total work cost of £3,075.00 307.50 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Seven** 1/10 of total work cost of £1,109.88 110.99 **Refurbishment Works - Phase Eight** 1/10 of total work cost of £2,194.80 219.48