Skipsea Village Hall
Treasurer's Report 2023
2023 was a year of consolidation after a large number of changes in 2022. Fundraising for the Play Park continued
apace and all the hard work came to fruition with its construction in November and soft opening in December.
Revenue Account
Play Park
Total
Total income
Total expenditure
£31,566.26
£35,770.53
£52,091.91
£71,515.06
£ 83,658.17
£107,285.59
Deficit
£ 4,204.27
£19,423.15
£ 23,627.42
Revenue Account
Expenditure significantly exceeded income, but as Appendix 1 shows during 2023 we had to pay most of 2022's
electricity bills {£2,884.04 was owed on 1.1.2023}, an extra large water bill {£921.83) following works to the pond in
the autumn of 2022 and contributions of £5,000 and £201.60 towards the Play Park. If these exceptional items are
taken into account, and £2,000 of the Warm Space 2023-24 grant which wasn't received until January 2024, less
£1,000 grant from Dogger Bank Wind Farm Community Fund for redecorating the hall which was received in
December, then a modest surplus of £586.29 would have been achieved.
A number of repairs were undertaken during the year, most notably to the patio thanks to a grant of £1,300 from
Skipsea Parish Council. In the autumn the range {cooker and hob) was replaced thanks to a £4,000 Do it for East
Yorkshire grant which also enabled us to deliver Warm Space with a more varied menu and physical activities
including New Age Kurling, Boccia and skittles from October to December. £2,000 was received in October and a
further £2,000 in January 2024. We were also successful in securing a £1,000 grant from the Dogger Bank
Community Fund to redecorate the Windsor Hall, Seminar Room and gents toilet. These works were undertaken in
January 2024.
In order to raise more interest in, and income from, the hall a number of new activities were introduced including
Table-Top Sales (£987.10), Craft Group {£859.10), Line Dancing {£332), three craft fairs (£300), Dog training (£180}
and a Toddler Group (£140). £142 was also received from the old Youth Club in anticipation of a new one commencing
and the new clothing bank contributed £42.50. Bar takings increased significantly to £7,634.36 as a result of Family
Discos, Family Bingo, Open Mic Night, family parties 2nd a wedding and many of these activities contributed to
funding the Play Park. All were helped with the introduction of machines to take card payments.
Regular events were given more publicity and made significant income contributions.. Brunch (£2,472.94), Yoga
(£844}, In it to win it (£499 after prizes and the gambling licence had been paid out), Coffee, Cake and Chatter
(£249.17), book sales (£88.64}.Although the hall was hired out for a number of family and children's parties, corporate
events and meetings and as a base for the University of York's archaeologists, income from hire was £5,777.77, down
on previous years.
Play Park
Generous donations, notably from Darren Turfrey, and Community fundraising activities including the nativity, smartie
challenge, cake sales, Board Inn Quiues, treasure hunts raised a phenomenal £4,941.91 during the year. The
following grants were also secured.. £10,000 National Lottery Community Fund,. £10,000 Orsted, £10,000 Lisset Wind
Farm Community Fund; £5,000 Bernard Sunley Foundation,. £3,000 The Cattle Trust,. £2,000 Hull and East Riding
Charity and the result is a fabulous new Play Park was built in November, open in December and will be ofFicially
celebrated at an event to be held on 13 April 2024.
This is all most welcome, but both the Village Hall and the Play Park will need to be maintained and this can only be
achieved if they are well used and events supported during 2024.
None of the activities described above would have been possible without the numerous volunteers who contribute in
so many ways to our Village Hall. The Trustees are deeply grateful to you all for donating your skills, time and energy.
If you haven't volunteered, but would like to, please don't be shy, come and have a chat and it could be a lot of fun
and very satisfying.
Jonathan Platt
Treasurer

Skipsea Village Hall
Income and Expenditure Account Year Ending 31st December 2023
Restricted
IPlay Parkl
INCOME
Unrestricted
31.12.23
31.12.22
Exercise Classes
Hall Hire
Bar
1,176.00
5,749.95
7.634.36
818.95
4,919.78
9.385.66
1,633.44
248.12
1.176.00
5.749.95
7,634.36
7,968.95
44,919.78
14.327.57
1,633.44
248.12
670.00
8,007.50
3,574.50
1,581.55
21,636.00
8,945.65
1,825.40
30.18
Donations
Grants
Fundraising
Solar Electric
Bank Interest
7,150.00
40,000.00
4,941.91
31,566.26
52,091.91
83,658.17
46,270.78
EXPENDITURE
Unrestrlcted
Restricted
(Play Park)
31.12.23
31.12.22
Hall Hire ExplBond Refunds
Events Expenditure
Bar Expense5
Electric
Phone/lnternet
Water
Insurance
Caretakerlcleaner
260.00
8,093.78
4,525.62
6,696.00
416.90
2.044.77
1,969.09
2.809.87
260.00
8,093.78
4,525.62
6,696.00
416.90
2,044.77
2.098.43
2,809.87
234.82
9,839.46
2,479.97
1,069.36
290.97
485.44
1.573.74
1,877.35
149.37
9,444.12
960.20
529.47
129.34
Ei.1
Bank Charges
Repairs, Maintenance, Windows etc
Office Expenses
Licence5, PRS, Music
Training
Misc
Play park design, planning and installation
Play Park inspection fees IROSPAI
109.97
6.911.53
654.79
690.61
336.00
50.00
201.60
109.97
6,911.53
654.79
690.61
336.00
50.00
71,089.32
498.00
264.57
1,387.40
70,887.72
498.00
35.770.53
71,515.06
107,285.59
30,586.24
EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME
4 204.27
19,423.15
23,627.42
15.684.54
Transfer between reserves
15,000.001
5,000.00
EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME
9,204.27
14,423.15
23,627.42
15,684.54
Unrestricted1055 investigoted in oppendix l overleaf
YEAR END BANK BALANCES
31.12.23
31.12.22
Current Account
ILess.' Unpresented cheques)
Deposit Account
Cash Account
Premium Bonds
Play Park Account
Unrestricted
Unrestrirted
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Unrestrirted
Restricted
1,773.64
3,797.67
{I,ioo.00)
23.115.58
147.70
2,450.00
17,667.93
17,077.89
355.15
3,244.78
22,451.46
46,078.88
Jonathan Platt - Treasurer
Charlotte Foreman- Independent Examiner

Skipsea Village Hall
Appendix 1 - Analysis of Loss
Loss for the year
(9.204.271
Transfer to the play park
Water
Water
Electric
Electric
Architect visit
5.000.00 Village Hall contribution to Play Park
921.83 Cost incurred in 2022 paid Jan 2023
1114.021 Estimate for Dec 2023 paid in 2024
6,696.00 Direct debits taken through 2023, £2,884.06 owed at 1.1.2023
13,914.851 Invoices for the cost of electric used in 2023
201.60 Extra visit incurred to finalise Play Park design
8,790.56
Grant not yet received
Grants received in advance
2,000.00 Warm Space Grant for Oct-Dec 23- Received Jan 2024
11,000.001 Dogger Bank redecoration grant- Work done 2024
Profit after investlgatlon
586.29