**Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the Hanworth Village Hall (Charity No. 1071473)** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts, set out on pages 2 to 6, of the above Charity for the year ended 31 March 2026. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’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)(b) 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 with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Baggs A.C.A. 11 Seymour Gardens Hanworth, Middlesex, TW13 7PQ 9 May 2026. ## **Hanworth Village Hall (Charity No. 1071473)** ## **Balance Sheet at 31 March 2026** |Note
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets - Restricted
1
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors & prepayments
Deposit account
Current account
**CREDITORS: amounts falling**
**due with one year**
Heathrow community grant - Restricted
2
Thriving Communities fund grant - Restricted
3
Deferred hire rental deposits
Sundry creditors
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**CAPITAL AND RESERVES**
Capital
Accumulation Income fund - Unrestricted
Balance b/fwd @ 1 April 2025
Surplus /(Deficit)for the year
Balance c/fwd @ 31 March 2026
4
Heathrow Community fund - Restricted
4
Thriving Communities fund - Restricted
4|£
£
£
£
30,339
31,974
59,375
13,125
89,714
45,099
110
122
21,379
21,123
9,057
34,677
30,546
55,922
11,250
13,125
48,125
27,500
1,050
1,200
275
250
(30,154)
13,847
59,560
58,946
15,000
15,000
43,946
45,585
614
(1,639)
44,560
43,946
-
-
-
-
59,560
58,946
31 March 2026
31 March 2025|£
£
£
£
30,339
31,974
59,375
13,125
89,714
45,099
110
122
21,379
21,123
9,057
34,677
30,546
55,922
11,250
13,125
48,125
27,500
1,050
1,200
275
250
(30,154)
13,847
59,560
58,946
15,000
15,000
43,946
45,585
614
(1,639)
44,560
43,946
-
-
-
-
59,560
58,946
31 March 2026
31 March 2025| |---|---|---| |||| |||58,946| Approved by the trustees on 2026 and signed on their behalf by: **…………………………………** Claire Craig (Treasurer). The notes on pages 4 to 6 form part of these accounts. Page 2 ## **Hanworth Village Hall (Charity No. 1071473)** ## **Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2026** |Note
£
£
£
£
£
£
**INCOME**
Lettings
6
20,650
-
20,650
Donations
-
Heathrow Community grant
-
1,875
1,875
Thriving Communities fund grant
-
6,875
6,875
Bank interest receivable
257
-
257
20,907
8,750
29,657
**less: EXPENDITURE**
Cleaning & caretaking
2,873
-
2,873
Depreciation
4,700
8,750
13,450
Electricity
3,419
-
3,419
Gas
2,657
-
2,657
Water rates
1,390
-
1,390
Independent examiners fee
275
-
275
Legal & professional fees
5
1,165
-
1,165
Insurance
1,250
-
1,250
Licences
180
-
180
Refuse collection
464
-
464
Repairs & renewals
7
1,920
-
1,920
20,293
8,750
29,043
**SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR**
614
-
614
**2026**
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total|£
£
17,416
282
-
277
17,975
3,213
4,645
3,100
3,981
1,077
250
188
1,783
152
423
802
19,614
(1,639)
Unrestricted|£
£
17,416
282
-
277
17,975
3,213
4,645
3,100
3,981
1,077
250
188
1,783
152
423
802
19,614
(1,639)
Unrestricted|£
£
£
£
-
17,416
-
282
1,875
1,875
-
277
1,875
19,850
-
3,213
1,875
6,520
-
3,100
-
3,981
-
1,077
-
250
-
188
-
1,783
-
152
-
423
-
802
1,875
21,489
-
(1,639)
**2025**
Restricted
Total|£
£
£
£
-
17,416
-
282
1,875
1,875
-
277
1,875
19,850
-
3,213
1,875
6,520
-
3,100
-
3,981
-
1,077
-
250
-
188
-
1,783
-
152
-
423
-
802
1,875
21,489
-
(1,639)
**2025**
Restricted
Total| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||19,850
21,489| |||||| |||(1,639)||(1,639)| The notes on pages 4 to 6 form part of these accounts. Page 3 **Hanworth Village Hall (Charity No. 1071473)** ## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## **1) Tangible Fixed Assets** |**Cost**
At 1 April 2025
Additions
At 31 March 2026
**Depreciation**
At 1 April 2025
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2026
**Net Book Value**
At 31 March 2026
At 1 April 2025|Land
Other
Ceiling
buildings &
Furniture &
Major
Major
alterations
equipment
repairs
repairs
£
£
£
£
16,680
23,256
42,690
22,063
-
-
58,065
16,680
23,256
100,755
22,063
-
23,256
33,576
2,758
-
-
10,692
2,758
-
23,256
44,268
5,516
16,680
-
56,487
16,547
16,680
-
9,114
19,305|Total
£
104,689
58,065| |---|---|---| |||162,754
59,590
13,450| |||73,040
89,714
45,099| Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis at the following rates. Major repairs - 4 years Ceiling refurbishment - 8 years Kitchen & hall renovations - 8 years ## **2) Heathrow Community Restricted Grant** The Heathrow Community grant was received in two tranches of £9,000 and £6,000, a total of £15,000 and was used to help finance the £22,063 cost of refurbishing the ceiling of the village hall. This cost has been capitalised in the balance sheet and is being depreciated over a period of 8 years. Similarly, the grant is included in the balance sheet as deferred income and is being written back to the income statement each year to match the depreciation charged. Page 4 **Hanworth Village Hall (Charity No. 1071473)** ## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## **3) Thriving Communities Fund Restricted Grant** The Council have agreed a grant of £55,000 towards the cost of improvement works to modernise the village hall, including the kitchen. Works were completed by Woodland Commercial during the year and have been capitalised at a cost of £55,000 and is disclosed as a fixed asset in the accounts and is being depreciated over a period of 8 years. Similarly, the grant is included in the balance sheet as deferred income and is being written back to the income statement each year to match the depreciation charged. ## **4) Capital & Reserves** |Heathrow Community fund - Restricted
Thriving Communities fund grant - Restricted
Total funds - Restricted
Accumulation Income fund - Unrestricted
Capital|Tangible
Net
Fixed
Current
Assets
Assets
£
£
11,250
(11,250)
48,125
(48,125)
59,375
(59,375)
15,339
29,221
15,000
-
89,714
(30,154)|2026
Total
£
-
-| |---|---|---| |||-
44,560
15,000| |||59,560| ## **5) Legal & professional** |Horne Engall - solicitors
O'Keefe Scanlon Limited - planning|Year
Year
Ended
Ended
31 March
31 March
2026
2025
£
£
1,165
-
-
188| |---|---| ||1,165
188| Page 5 **Hanworth Village Hall (Charity No. 1071473)** ## **Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2026** ## **6) Lettings** |Jean Inward school of dancing
Ballroom dancing - Lovegrove
Dog training
Bird Club
Sean Walsh - small hall hire
LH Acrobatics Ltd
Shed hire
Yoga
St Michael Steiner School
Other Individual hires|Year
Year
Ended
Ended
31 March
31 March
2026
2025
£
£
6,386
6,956
761
605
2,500
1,188
590
308
48
192
889
654
250
240
700
704
1,961
-
6,565
6,563| |---|---| ||20,650
17,410| |**7)**
**Repairs & Renewals**
Altria Heating -servicing boiler/water heaters
Lawnmower servicing
Richardsons - locks
Flow & Return heating - toilet repairs
Barry Hardy - wasp nest removal
Miscellaneous repairs < £150|£
£
276
290
220
214
300
-
515
-
156
-
453
298| |---|---| ||1,920
802| Page 6 **Hanworth Village Hall** ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** ## **1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026** **Charity Name:** Hanworth Village Hall Charity **Charity Number:** 1071473 **Village Hall Address:** Park Road, The Hollands, Hanworth, Feltham, TW13 6PR ## **Charity’s principal address for correspondence:** Charles Franklyn (Secretary) 65 Wigley Road, Feltham, TW13 5HD **Governing Document:** Conveyance and Trust Deed dated 6[th] September 1927 ## **Introducton** Hanworth Village Hall is a Registered Charity (Number _**1071473**_ ), run and maintained by Trustees and elected committee members, for the benefit of the residents of Hanworth and its environs (Feltham, Whitton, Hounslow, Ashford, Sunbury-on-Thames). The Charity is considered the activities of, within, and on behalf of Hanworth Village Community Hall and the physical property defined in the Trust Deed. The Trust Deed sets down the administration and management provisions for the Charity, which are summarised below in the remaining paragraphs of this Constitution section. ## **Charity Objectves** The Charity is to provide and maintain the Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Hanworth and its environs without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions etc., to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for said inhabitants. ## **Commitee Management** The Charity is managed and administered by a Committee of Management to act as the Charity Trustees within the meaning of Section 46 of the Charities Act 2011. The Committee of Management (committee) is to comprise: - Trustees: Marion Chapman, Derick James, Sandra Knowles. Aaron Atkins approved appointment on 18th May 2026 • Elected Members: Barry Hardy, chairman Charles Franklyn, Secretary Claire Craig, Treasurer - No more than 11 members on the committee. - These positions are nominated by the committee. - other people wishing to be on the committee when voted in. ## **Achievements and Performance** Over the past year, we have continued to make steady progress in improving the facilities and security of the village hall. One of the key upgrades has been the installation of a new keypad door entry system. This has improved both security and ease of access for authorised users, while also helping to better manage hall usage. We have also secured funding of £15,000 for the installation of solar panels, which represents a significant step forward in reducing running costs and improving the hall’s environmental sustainability. Work is currently ongoing to convert the old gentlemen’s toilet into a storage room. This will provide much-needed additional storage space and improve the overall functionality of the building. Booking levels have remained broadly similar to the previous year. The hall continues to be used regularly for community activities and private hire. However, there is still capacity to increase usage, particularly during daytime hours. Daytime bookings remain an underused opportunity, and increasing this area would help improve overall hall utilisation and income. The current booking structure is as follows: - £300 deposit required per booking - £50 per hour hire charge This pricing structure has remained consistent and provides a clear and straightforward approach for users of the hall. During the year, changes were introduced to the hire conditions for evening and weekend events to improve management of the hall and reduce disruption. The current arrangements are: - Parties must finish by 22:00 - Music must be switched off and the hall vacated by 23:00 - Only one-party booking is permitted per weekend - Small children’s birthday parties are still permitted under the standard hire conditions These changes have helped improve control over late-night usage and ensure better balance between community use, private events and to reduce inconvenience to local residents. Overall, the year has had steady progress, improvement, and resilience. While some challenges remain, particularly around funding for external works, the hall continues to move in a right direction. Booking levels have remained stable over the last year, but there is clear potential to increase usage, particularly during daytime periods. The introduction of revised hire conditions has helped improve management of evening events. ## **Financial Overview** Currently our finances are stable however we are monitoring increasing running costs. As of 1[st] April 2026, hiring rates have increased proportionately however these will be increased again due to the ever-increasing utility costs. Currently our funds are held in two accounts, current account known as Community account which has a balance of £14,391.55p and a deposit account known as Savings account which has a balance of £21,379.28p. The committee maintains at least £20,000 in the savings account to allow for any unforeseen circumstances that may arise. Our accounts are audited by an independent qualified person at the end of each financial year. ## **Future Plans** Looking ahead, we are about to begin the process of developing plans for extension to the hall. This exciting proposal includes the creation of a second hall which will be used for several community uses. This development would greatly increase the flexibility and capacity of Hanworth Village Hall, allowing us to host a wider range of activities, community groups, and events. It represents a major step forward in ensuring the hall continues to meet the growing needs of the local community for years to come. This will be dependent on what grants are available to fund this project. ## **Declaraton** The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees Name: Charles Franklyn Position: Secretary Date: 30[th] July 2026