2021-12-31-accounts

						SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes the charity as set out in its governing document					of	P» fifr	The Trust property shall be held upon trust for the purposes ofa Recreation and Community Hall for the use ofthe inhabitants ofthe parish ofCrowcombe in the county ofSomerset
							without distinction of political, religious or other
							opinions, including use for meetings, lectures
							and classes and for other forms of recreation
							and leisure time occupation with the object of
							improving the conditions of life for the said
							inhabitants.
Summary activities		ofthe main in relation to those				Para 1.'if and 1.19	To provide a modem and well-equipped building for the use ofthe people of Crowcombe
purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.							and the surrounding area is central to the trustees' aims. Due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit has been paid and we endeavour to accommodate as broad a range ofactianties and functions as possible.
							The Crowcombe Hall is used by a variety of
							local groups and organisations on a regular
							basis such as Toddler Group, Pilates and
							Karate, as well as for one-off events such as
							weddings, parties, meetings and coffee
							mornings.
							The trustees are pro-active in instigating repairs
							and renewals to make sure that the building is
							appealing and safe for all users.
							The Hall is registered with Somerset County
							Council as a 'Place ofSafety'. The trustees will
							open the building for the benefit ofthe village
							and provide 24-hour temporary shelter and
							refreshments, should there be a need to
							evacuate local properties.
							As well as maintaining the Hall forthe use of
							the community, once the Hall was fully open
							again, post the Cowd lockdowns, the trustees
							resumed the organisation of monthly Film
							Nights.
Statement		confirming				Para 1.18	The trustees have read the Charity Commission
whether	the trustees			have			guidance on public benefit and have due regard

had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	for this, ensuring that all activities Trustees themselves or by other organisations are for the purpose the quality of life ofthose living in Crowcombe and the surroundin	run by the groups and of improving the parish of area.

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				SORP reference
				Para 1.38
Policy on	grant making
				Para 1.38
Policy on	social investment
including	program	related
investment
				Para 1.38
Contribution made		by
volunteers
Cfiher

Achieve	men	ts	and Per	formance
				SORP reference
					The trustees continue to work together to
					provide a well-equipped and well-maintained
					building forthe benefit ofthose in the locality
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances ofits				Para 1.20	and further afield. As a venue, The Crowcombe Hall continues to serve the community by providing a pleasant and flexible space for leisure and recreational purposes and meetings, during the day, in the evenings and at weekends. It provides a focus for all ages in
beneficiaries and			any wider		the village snd the surrounding area.
benefits to society as a
whole.					Due to the Covid pandemic, the Hall was not
					open to the public in the early part ofthe year
					but bookings were taken from April onwards.
					The trustees took advantage ofthis quiet periocl
					to carry out some significant work in the rolling
					programme of repairs and renewals:
					1.Following the replacement ofthe French
					windows and emergency doors in the main Hall
					in 2020 so that they open, close and lock more
					easily for users, the remaining thirteen windows
					were replaced in February 2021 so that the
					building has a uniform look.
					2.The changing room doors were replaced and
					now have the benefit ofsmall windows at the
					to, which reatl im rove ventilation. These

hinge inwards rather than from the side so are	hinge inwards rather than from the side so are
far safer.
3.The Quantock Room (smaller meeting room)
and kitchen flooring was replaced.
4.The interior and the exterior ofthe building
were painted.
5. Minor improvements —the battery-operated
hand sanitisers were replaced with an electric
version; obscuring plastic film was put on the
downstairs storage room windows which are
clear glass; the white lines on the steps leading
to the main entrance were repainted.
In the summer of2021, it was agreed that in
order to complete all door and window
refurbishment, the front door and Quantock
Room door and locks should be replaced.
(Aluminium was chosen rather LIPVC as it is
more durable for heavy usage areas. For
various reasons, the work was delayed and will
be completed in 2022.)
These works have ensured that the premises
provide an appealing and safe place for ail
members ofthe public who use the Hall.
During the second part of the year, once
bookings resumed afler Covid lockdowns, as
well as regular use by the Pilates, Karate and
Toddler groups, the building was also used for
s wedding reception, various parties and
meetings and a 75e memorial RAF gathering.
From April, cricket matches resumed, with the
Hall providing a base and changing rooms for
the three village cricket teams, as well as
providing a paved terrace area for members	of
the community to sit and watch matches.
Film Nights continued to be popular and during
the second part ofthe year, eight films were
shown with an average attendance of45.The
evenings are overseen by the trustees with the
support of local volunteers who help with film
projection. Films were shown on Sunday
evenings for the benefit of people living in the
community and the surrounding villages,
providing a social event with the opportunity	for
people to meet and chat as well as to enjoy the
film, accompanied by ice-creams and drinks.
In November 2021 a new, much larger screen
was purchased which has enhanced the
viewing expenence for our audiences
It is hoped that as Covid concerns reduce,
bookings will rise and the Hall will be used at
pre-psndemic levels again. To further promote
the Hall, two trustees are now able to update
the Hall website diary and upload Film Night
information. There is also a link to the village
Facebook page in order to notify local people
about what is going on.

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Achievements against		Para	1.41
objectives set
Performance offundraising
activities against objectives		Para	1 41
set
investment performance		Para	1A1
against objectives
Other

Financiai Review	Financiai Review
Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe period		Para 1.21	Significant Repairs and Renewals expenditures were made in 2021 resulting in an overall loss forthe year. However, thanks particularly to the Government lockdown grants received, the
			Charity hss a strong financial end of2021 with accumulated	position at the cash funds of
			f52 000.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held		Para 1.22	The sinking fund is maintained att14,000 and the funds are held on bank deposit together with other cash reserves ofthe Hall The building is currently insured for fire insurance
			ur ses at 6927,600.
Amount ofreserves held		Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero		Para 1 22
reserves
Details of fund materially	in	Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation ofany		Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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			The Charity's principal sources offunds are
			from Hall lettings and Film Nights. The
The charity's principal sources offunds (including any fundraising)		Para 1.47	Government lockdown grants enabled the charity to weather the severe impact ofCovid lockdowns and consequent shortfalls ofregular income. Hall lettings and Film Night activities
			are slowly recovering since the Covid
			lockdown s.
Investment policy and objectives including any		Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
A description ofthe principal		Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

Structure, Governa	nce	and	Manag	ement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning document		Para	1.25	Trust Deed (2"' July 2001) Amendment (22"'June 2015)
How is the charity		Para	1.25	Trust
constituted?
(5 0 ullu)c.') g:)lste':
) sc'1 'u.'+ C C' Trustee selection 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		Para	1.25	During the year to 31.12.21,the charity initially had thirteen trustees, plus one ex-offici member all drawn from the local community and elected/appointed by the existing trustees. This number reduced to eleven in the early part of the year, as two trustees moved away. In line with the stipulations ofthe Trust Deed, three cf
trustees				the trustees were elected,				twc were co-opted
				and six were appointed		members,			representing
				someofthemainuser		rcu 5ofthe Hall
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction		Para	1.51
and training oftrustees
The charity's organisational structure and any wider		Para	1 51
network with which the
charity works
Relationship with any related		Para	1.51
parties
Other

Charit name		The Crowcombe	kali
Other name the chari uses
Re istered charit	number	1087742
Charity's principal	address	Heather Lea, Crowcombe,		Taunton,	Somerset TA4 4AE

mes	ofthe charity trus	tees who manage t	he charity
	Trustee name	Office (lfany)	Dates acted ifnot forwhole ear	Name toa	ofperson (or body) entitled oint iruabm ifan
1	Mr. C.Staniland	Chairman
	Mrs. A. Trollope-	Vice Chairman
	Bellew
3	Mr. J.Robertson	Treasurer
4	Mrs. G. Brown	Secretary
5	Mr. T.Allen		12.09.2000 —20.02.21
6	Mrs. W. Burley		16.04.20 —03.03.21
7	Mrs. K. Hughes
	Mr. T. Hughes
	IVlr. R.Kennedy
10	IVlrs. J.Lock
11	Mrs. M, Smith
12	Mr. M. Watson
13	Mr. P.Comer	(ex officio)
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Funds held as custodian trustees	Funds held as custodian trustees	on behalf of others
Description ofthe assets
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf	the
assets are held and how	this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details ofarrangements	for
safe custody and
segregation ofsuch assets
from the charity's own
assets

Names and	addresses of	advisers (Optiona
Type of	Name	Address
adviser

Financial Statem	ent	s For The	Year Ended 31 D	ecember 2021
			2021	2020
			6	8
Income 8 Expenditure:
Lockdown & Community	Grants		20,520	12,134
Fund Raising Income			1,973	2,636
Hall Hiring &Other Income			4,759	2,915
Total income			27,262	17,686
Fundraising Expenditures			-1,155	-1,075
Other Expenditures			-27,999	16,743
Total Expenditures			-29,154	-19,818
Deficit before Depreciation		&SFA	-1,902	-2,133
Depreciation			-6,361	6,617
Sinking Fund Accrual			0 -6,361	0 -6,617
Total Loss For Year			-8,263	-8760
Represented By: Net Fixed Assets			196,742	205,103
Cash at Bank			52,140	56,574
Other Current Assets			1,715	2,300
Total Assets			262,697	263,977
Trade Creditors				-60
Other Current Liabilities			-312	-366
Prepaid Income Total Liabilities			-276 -690	3,261 4,707
Sinking Fund Reserve			-14,000	-14,000
Total Assets Less Llabiiities			23&,0»	246270
Operating Surplus Brought Forward Surplus ForYear Balance Carried Forward			246,270 -6,263 238&007	255,020 -6,750 »62»,