TIBENHAM
LOMMUNIIY IIALL-
Tibenham Community Hall
Charity Number 1064012
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Year ended 31 December 2025
Websfte: https:Ilhall.tfb8nham.org.ukl
Rogistored Charity No. 1064012
Tibenham Communitv Hall. Pristow Green Lane. Tibenham NR16 1 PX

TIBENHAM COMMUNITY HALL
TRUSTEES, REPORT 2025
Charily No. 1064012
This report sets out the Objectives of the Trustees in managing Tibenham
Community Hall and describes how we have delivered and met these objectives in
2025.
Prislow Green Lane, Tibenham, NR16 1PX
Trustèes
Tibenham Commun ty Hall is a registered charity and 15 constituted uncer a deed adopted on 22 July 1997.
The Hall is managed by a Board of Trustees Normally lour TrLJslees are appoinled, who also form part of
Ihe Hall Management Commitlee IHMCI. As of 31 December 2025. Tracy Lil.'ey. Alan Harris, Lorna Pyke
wère rÈgislLrcd ¢15 Trusteets with Chdrily Cofflmissiuii. Addilional meTrbers ol Ihe Comrnitlee wer& Julie
Harris, Heather Foster, Claire RÈnnie ard Louis8 TfHJrgar.
The Commillee normally meets on a six-weekly cycle. although actual meeting timings vary according lo the
needs of upcoming èvents. Some decisions may L)e ￿ade betsveen m8etings via email comrnunicalion5 il
reo¢Jired but any decisions will be noted and recorded in Ihe minutes ol the next meeling. 11 Is part ol our
management style thal Ihe Committee is a democratic group where everyone's views are respecled and
considered.
Nv tru?tec reccive¥ rrrnunrr¥tipn vr h•¥ brrr Pa￿ any during thc yctyr.
ObjeGtlves
To mana9e Tib6nham Community Hall for th8 us8 of all inhabitants of Tibenham arid the surrounding
area without dislinctioi.
To provido a welcoming environment lor people lo gather lor Soci8115ing, Learning and Well-￿Ing.
To provide a wide range ol opportunities for le,sure and Well-being for all. through both our own
resources and bought in services.
To provide a venue lor Events. Parties. Weddings. Teaching and Conferen¢es and a ran9e ol sporting
aclivilies.
To provide a Hub of Information relaling to Hèallh and well.being l(K the use of everyone In the Village
and Ihè surrounding area.
To Increase Ihe fooffall and demographic of people using and visiting the Hall
To maintain Ihe new playqround al Ihe Hall lo provide a facility for children an¢J adults.
To widen the age range ol people using Ihe Hall. using Ihe Arts as a medium lor expanding the range
of activities on offer.
To offer sewices which allow those who are feeling lonely and isolated lo have a sale space lo meet
and 50ciali5e wilh others f.otN Tibenharn and Ihe surrounding villagès.
To offer support and advice on Ihe use of Computers. laptops or moDile phones lor engaging wilh
digilal plafforms.
Provide SUPF)Ort and the opportunrty lo ledrn operate lighling and audio systems.
In selling obieclives and planning for activities. the Management Cofflmittee have 9iven due CDnsideraliDn ID
general 5uidance pJblished by the Charily Commission relating lo public benefit. Including the guidance
'Public benefit.. running a charily IPB21'.
To achieve these Obieclives. the Management Committee uses several paths.
Regular activities pmvided by the Hall..
Note we believe that all events and aclivities contribute lo Ihe well-beiThJ of all users of the Hall.
Sports- Weekly sessions are provideij by Ihe Hall lor Badminton. Short Mat Boiwls, Table
Tenni51Gatne5 Glub and a Ligh: Exercise Glass lo help improve li ness. strength and mobility.
Leisure
Quiz nights. Bingo. Craft Club and other evenls throughoLt the year.
Live Music- engagemen.. of bands an¢ sir.geTS to provide musical entertainment frorn a triroad range
of gcnrcs 25 par of our Bi-annual mus.cal shows.

Saturday Café - a monthly café. which Is one ol our larger regular events. brings in good numbers of
people and provides a wide range ol sn&ks and light lurches, indueing vegeiarianivegan meal
Options.
Open-Dooi Coffèè Morning - This mns wee￿Y a5 part of our identtfied well-being activities. 11 indudes
a well-established and growing 'Digital Buduies group which aims tr) assist people ivith accessing
digit31 services, as many hHvp. limited knowledge or experience of how these services operate.
Social Nights - Offering a sale anij welcoming soGial space for both family and friends to meet on a
regular basis.
Annual Events - Even15 lo prornote soci319athèring, Including a Produce Show and Harvest Supper,
Garden Craft Fayres and a variety of otw one-off events.
Cinema Events- we know have facilities to show Films from all genre5 and Ihese are hosted on an
occasional basis throughoLI the year
Club- Monthly Lollery wize draw.
Other regular events run by private groups/hirers at the Hall..
Camèra Club. Stained Glass Class. Line Dancing. Yoga Class and Privale Badminton. LEAF, a group
aimed al adults with learning difficulties and Iheir irt]rers. provid."ng Ihem with a sale social meeting
space with entertainment.
Tibenham Wl Is well established iv the Hall and wmeiimes assists wilh H311 evenl¥, a¥ well as running
115 own wogrdrnrrie ol mevling¥ find events.
11 Is still the case that community support Is vital for rnany of our residènts and those frorn the 5urrvunding
communities There are very lew facilities in our village - no shop. post office. doclors. surgery and no bus
route. The public house, The Greyhound offers an aliernative meeting space within the village, and we
conlinJe lo liaise with Ihfrm lo ensure our ￿lendar of events dovetails into Iheir plans.
Partners
Thère continues 10 be a good working relationship with Ihe Parish Council. who own the land on wyich the
Hall Is buill. The Parish Council also prov..des financial support to the Cr)mmittee for mainlaining the grounds
anl this year supporte(J us wrtn grants lo hp.lp l()wards the cost of maintaining the grounds and
supporting the external rederoratlDn ol the bJilding. A representative from the Hall Management Committo¢
Is currently Chair ol the Parish Council ard presents a report from the Hall al each InLILliiig on behalf ol ihe
whole Committee.
An annu81 newsleiier "Tltyenham Tidings" ioinlly wrilter) by the Hdll Cornrtiillee and the Parisl Council, Is
circulated Iree ol charge lo all Tesidenls ol Tibenh¢>rTI Iv Irilorm them ol what is going on In the village. Tha
cost ol producing Ih15 le<inet IS share(l Joinlly bètween the Parish Councl and the Hall
Malntenance
The Mainlenance Officer provides an updaled report on maintenance to every ComThillee meetiiiq. ensuring
a well-kepl and safe environment. This rde has been c¥rrie¢ out by lfre Chairmdii in the aJsenre ol a
Mainlenance Officer. A sp'eaesheet-based mainlenan¢e syslerri Iielps keep everylhino LJP lo dale. All
Services are maintained In line wilh Ihe relevdiil legislation, and x11 règular servicing is carried out as
required. Tliere is d programme of Capilal MAinlèrance lo keep the Hall in good condi'.ion.
The Hall currently contracts a clèanpr who maintains Ihe cleanliness of Ihe Hall lo a high slandard.
Finance
The Hall'5 financial pos IK)n is in g¢y)d older. We have Invested £10K this year to improvelenhance the
inlraslruclure al the hall which has been fully fbnded by 5uccessfLI furbdraising events. Des?Ite this ongoing
Investtyent our bank balance has Increased by approx t2K than that reported at the start of the year
We have a savings account to which funds are Iransferred on a regular basis to oplimize interest earned on
the funds we hold.
The aim Is to hold enough within Ihe reserves to cove" one year's worth ol expenditure and a6diliondl funds
of £15.000 for any capilal expenditure that may be required In the fuldre. The current unreslriLled cash fijnds
of £38.701 is In line with Ihis ￿1￿y.

The Treasurer ensures that the Managemen: Committee run5 a sound and corrplianl financè system. while
seeking value for rnoney on expenditure Reports are made to thè Commiitee al every ryeeting to provide a
transparent system that keeps Èveryone up to dale. The Treasurer andlor Chair ensure that Items that are
bought In Insurance. Electricity. Oil. Gas etc- a"e pnce-checked at renew81 to ensure value lor money.
2025 saw the inlroductK*n ol a new accounting software package. vastly Improving the Tieasurer's role
aking It much easier to keep acc#Jrale records and the annual inspection rnore straightforwaid for our
a(Jdilors. Monthly c>.8h reconciliations are ca'ried by the Treasurer arld Chair.
The Capilal Progiamme spreadsheel is revised annually to reflect works completed and rewioritising futLJre
works. This Is read in conjunclior) Wrth the Financial Strategy.
The Committeè makes an ATrnual Report on Finance and an Annual Return on the Charity lo the Charity
Commission The accounts are independently checked by an eyternal source when necessary.
GrantslDonations Received
The Parish Council conlribuled £6QO last year towards the cost of grass cutting and a further £1200 towards
the extttrnAI rpdec.r)rHlirJn of thp biiilding
We also received several small private donatior￿ and a Winter Warmer grant of £500 from the local Council.
Vve received a kind legacy donation from the lale Joyce Woodwaro s estate of £1 K, she was a supporter of
the Hall for many years and was Indèèd nstrumenla1 at Its Inceplion over 20 years ago. The legacy Is lo be
specifically used for Ihe sponsorshiplsupport of the Children's Award at the Annual Produce Show This
enabled us this year lo provide prrLes for both winning children's categories and will enab* us to do $0 for
many moré years lo come.
Challenges
Thè Hall Is lucky thal il has a highly molivaled Cornrnitlee al syes8nt
bul il still relie8 hFJavily on a ffjgular
learn of vnliintper8 lo allow iJ8 lo Trppratft all the services and 3Clivilies we eurrèfttly offer. Our main concern
is the age of some ol Ils membèrs and recognises the need lo aiiraci younger people lo be able lo continue
the work thal vie are currently doing. The Committee is always actively seeking additional help. AttractirTrg
new and younger people who are Willing lo be Invdvee In the running of the Hall Is our yriorily, lo safeguard
the Hall for future generations. We MUST look lo ihe lu'.vre. Iridny ol Itie Lurreril Commi'.lee have been
involved IL)r rTi¥riy ye6irs and Gire keefl lu pass on Iheir knowl¢dge and experience lo a new genera110n who
Can bring enlhusiasrn and energy 10 ensure ihe fulure of the Hall. wilhout this new Iniectson of talent, the Hall
w..11 S<idly not survive in 115 currenl form.
The current e￿noMiC climate has put pressure on maintaining the Hall wlh thè eost (Jf èl•rtririty, oil, gas,
food all general supplies conlinuing lo be iJnprediGtablÈ WÈ rt)ntiniJe t(J monitor these costs and lry to
achieve 'best valuè for money. v4here possible. Despiie Ihis we have been able lo maintain our current hire
rates lor 2025 but cosls are constanlly monitored. and we cannol exclude havin9 to Introduce price rises in
the lulure.
The Open-Door Coffee Morning. held every Thursday. has grown in popularity Ihrou9hoJl the year and
continups lo provide a we.Icomiig sparTr. for ihose who need support and Social contac: However. well-being
remains a challenge as the format of the NHS and olher voluntary sector services constantly changes. Many
people have concerns over the gri)wing nee¢ lo access services via ele¢lroni¢ tiiedris, rdlliei Ihan laGe-lo-
face, and th* digital skills ol many ol our users a'e often very Iimiiec. The Oigital Buddies group Continues to
thrive and with the help ol local volunteers, can assist people with, for exarnple, online banking. NHS
apo0iritni&nts or online shoppir.g via Ihojr smari phones. lapiops and labl*ls.
The group makes good use of a range ol computers and equipment purchased from ils
Well-Being reserves.
A reliable broadtiand conreetK>n is still being rjroviced via our Slarfink satellite service. bul this free seryice Is
due lo end In June 2026. We continue lo explore alternalive oplions lo bring a superfast fibre broadband
service to the hall for the future.
Capilal Expenditure
We believe the Hall Is on a very sound financial footir￿ With continued successful lundiaising events
throughout the year and 5ranl SLPPDrt from the local Parish Council we have been able to undertakc sorne
major Irrprovement works lo lurtier enhance the faulities that we are able lo offer.
During 2025 we have been able lo refurbish our Entra*¢e Lobby area to provide a new BooklJigsaw library,
with improved lighting and dècor this previously 'coKI' Spa￿ no%v provides a welcoffting conimunity resource.
We have also IncLFrporaled new storage cupboards in Ihi5 area. one of wh￿h 15 lockaDle and now stores
cleaning materials & hazardous suppl*5.
We have also Installed new kick healer5 in the Kitchen to provide acditional heating lo this space.

We have continued to invest in th9 atKIKb and lighting equiprr,ent. irKluding the purchase ol a projeclot
screen and video system We have already held a couple ol Film Nights and shown lo¢al historical
do¢umentaries which have proved popular. We hope to provide more of ihese type5 01 events In 2026.
Maintenance works - This year we have carried out the extemal redecorabon of the building and repainting
ol the external ntst￿e board We have also comple-.ed the 1(K>tpa￿. acce55 by providing a new genily slop ng
entrance, Installing grab rails and barriers. making this pedestrian access safer for everyone.
We have 8150 Invested In a range of new equipmenl for ovi Light Exercise Group.
General Stalement
FoDttall in 2025 has continued to be high. A high proportion of people we see cotne fro￿ many o, Dur
surrounding villages. we would like lo encourage more people from Tibenham Itsett to corne and visit us lo
sèè what we have on offer.
The Committee has been working hard 10 provide an eniance.d programme of events throughout the year.
Introducing new mtjsical events which have ￿￿en extremely well attended ap.d enjoyed by all. We have
increased Ihe numbers atte￿Ing our regular Bingo nighls and the Quiz nights. We have been working
clostsly with the newly re4>pened pub. The Greyhound. lo ensure our events are 'dDvetailed' Ihergfore
increasing the 'options' on offer within rhe village
The Autumn Produce Show and Harvest Supper were again very well 5UPPOrted, breaking all records with a
huge Increase In entries for the Show, rt was especially en¢oJraging to see an Increased nurnber ol entries
form the children. We helo another superb Harvest Supper event delivered by our team ol volLJnleers.
Our Garden Fair held In the Summer was a great success, sialls, games, lood vans, refr8shmenls, Beer tent
and live mus1¢
Our regular sportin9 arlivilies r)f Badrninton. Shon Mat Bowls. Table TennislG8mes group and Ligh;
Exerc15e continue lo thrive. Cralt Club ¢ontinues to meet lour11fflos a month with an increase in
numbers Ihis year.
The opening ol oJr licensed bar on a ￿1¢8 month.'y basis continue5 to be popular, giving the space and
opportunity for families and fr￿ndS to meet up We offef an alternative safe place for cvcryone 10 get
together, we have board g3me5. Ioys and lable lennis lor bolTr children and adults In Ihe Siirnmer monlhs
we also male use ol the outside space.
Our playground offers addilional space lor chil¢Jren io play Il is open all year round, wealner perr71ilting, and
offers free acce55 for all. This Is InSp￿ted for salely on an 3nnual basis by an Independenl conlra¢lor.
We continue lo offer our Saturday Café serying I￿trt lunchès once a rnonlh. We freshly prepare ansj cook,
where possible. all méals on the prèmises. and try'.0 offer a varied menu lo Include a veget8rian option The
Hall has a 5-star Rating for Hygiene from the local Council.
Summary
In 5uiiiillary, 2025 has been a very successful year at the Hall and we have welcomed many new visitors ol
all ages and backgrounds The Irrprovemeni works to the Lobby area, the Main Hall. foolp2th and
redecoraiion ol the buil(Jing confirm our eommriment to ensunng the bJildir¥J is a Safe and welcoming
environment for all our patrons.
11 should be remembered that the Commrttee and 115 leam ol helpers are ALL volunteers. They give up a
huge arnount of their spare lime to tnairlain Ihe Hall, ensuring that ,,1 Is safe and welcoming for everyone and
they a150 provide support to the many activilies and events we cuiiently enjoy, lor this we arg extreme y
grateful.
We believe the hall Is on a very firm foundation at present and with further support frtsm 3 nèw generation of
volunteers has a very brighl lulure.
Tracy Lilley
Chairman.
Tibenham Community Hall Management Committee
28 April 2026

Tibenham Communty Hall
Receipts and Payments for Year ended 31 Dec 2025
Receipts
Uniesiricted
Resiricted
Total
Toial
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Noies
2025
2025
2025
2024
Income from..
Grants/Donations
775
2.800
3.575
1.687
Charitable Activities..
Hall Hire
Othera¢tivities'.
13.862
13.862
13.629
Fundraising Events
100 Club
19.213
2.937
288
235
19.448
2.937
288
18.635
3.141
230
Interest
Other
Reimbursement ol printing
209
209
Total recelpts
40.319
37,322
Payments
Fundrabslng
Publicity
Naintenance
11.543
1,008
14.645
186
9,681
445
15,296
8ank charges
Capital Expenditure
10.722
10,526
Total payments
38.084
35,948
Surplusl Idefleltl In the year
2.235
1,374
Cash funds broughtlornTard
41.194
39,820
Cash lund$ Carrled forward
43,429
41.194
Not98
Income from GrantslDonations
Tibenham Parish Council
2025
2025
2024
2024
1.800
275
1.592
75
Nisc Donations
Donation- I Woodward
1.000
Day Centre
SNDC-WinterWarmer
500
3.575
20
1.687

Income from ActivitieslEvents
Hire of Hall
Cornmunity Badfflinton
Light Exercise
'Open Door" Collee
Luncheon Club
Table Tenni5
Short Mat Bowls
Craft and Chat
2025
2025
2024
2024
6.020
831
1.329
3.203
5,902
927
1,725
3,435
623
1.129
727
1,127
513
13.862
13.629
Income from Fundraising
Calé
Stalls & Book sales
Raff le
Oementla Calé
Bar at Events
Bar Socials
Nusi¢al Shows
Leciuresrralks
Live Muslc
Shows
Harvest Supperlprod
Bingo
Qulz
2025
3.159
321
664
235
5.761
2.642
2025
2024
2024
2,875
1,187
I,ooi
4,778
4.281
4.243
918
520
985
2,740
744
395
19,448
18.635
Exp•ndituro
Fundralslng Actlvlties
Bar Supplies
Food&Drink
Licenses
Professional Fees
Raff le Prizes
2025
2025
2024
2024
4.301
1.743
826
1.588
220
3,963
2,072
816
368
100 Club Prize5
Hire
Nisc Supplies
1,260
627
978
1,260
200
162
11.543
9.681
Expènditurè
Publicity
Advertising
2025
2025
2024
2024
120

401
102
Donaiions
Subscriptions
Staiionery
409
35
67
1.008
223
445
Expenditure
Maintenancg
2025
2025
2024
2024
2,943
1,321
1,218
2,855
1,277
Fuel l Gas
1.387
Insurance
Cleanlng
Gardens
Rates
Water
Pest Control
Broadband
Gen Maintenance
2.797
1.043
419
291
234
280
5,168
4.586
14.645
15.296
Capital Expenditur•
Projector and screen
Cinema audio system
Hangingwires
Lobby upgrade
Exterior
Footpath
2025
2.706
1.043
316
2.451
1.8S0
2.356
2025
10,722
100 Club
100 Club Income
100 Club Prizes
2025
2025
2024
2024
2,937
1,260
3,141
1,260
1,677
1,881

Tibenham Community Hall
Statement of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2025
Resiricted
Unrestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
Cash Funds
1CiI aub
Current
Well Being
SavirYJs
Cash in hand
2.937
2,937
9.730
1.270
1.827
3,097
7.466
3.458
164
3.622
32,053
1.682
3.594
19.077
1.327
32.053
1.682
38
Stripe
Totsl cash lunds
4.728
38.701
43.429
41.194
Asset retained
Property
Oiher lixed assets
369,696
4.867
369,696
57,249
369,696
41,194
52.382
IE Fee IlncludingVATI
614
614
585
Slgned by one trustee on behalf ol all irusiees
Name:
Tracy Lilley
Date
171W2026

Independent Examiners Report to the Tntstees of Tibenham Community Hall
I retx)rt to the charity trustees on nry eXaMina￿n ofthe axounts ofthe charity forthe year ended 31 DeCeM￿r
2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charty's trustees you are responsible forthe preparatIC￿ ofthe ￿Unts in ￿rdan￿ wlth the
requiremerrts ofthe Charities Act 2011 (the Act'i.
I rep)rt in respect of my examinal#)n of the chanty's ac£ounls carrEd out under secti)n 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have frlkjV￿ JI the Dir￿nS gwen by the Charity CommissK)n under
sectvjn 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examinatp)n. I confimi that rKs nwtsrial matters have come lo nry attent￿￿ in connection with
the examinab'on gwing me cause to belEve that in any rrwterial res￿.
1. accounting records were not kept in resFect of the th*ity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
2. the accounts do not acc(*d wth Ihose reco¥ds.
I have no concems and have conE acn)ss no other in ￿nnect￿n with the examinatv)n lo thich atterrtion
should be drawn in this rerKJrt in orderlo enable a proper understanding of the acc(xJnts to be reached.
This report is made solety to the charty's trustees, as a tojy, in ￿)rdan￿ with Part 4 of the charit￿ {Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2CKJ8. My work has been undertaken so that I mvJht stale to the thanty's trustees those
matters l am required lo stae lo them in an Independent examinerfs reF*M and for no other purFose. To the fullest
extent permrtted by ￿, I do not accept or assume reswnsibiity to anyone othei than the charty and the charity's
INslees as a Ix)dy, for rrry work or fty this repc¥t.
Signed..
Joanne Fox BA FCA
BW Audit Ltd
Chartered Accountants
Date.. 18.06.2026