Treasurer’s Statement Phil Legg - 19/05/2025
Total income for the current year was £29,944.81 , representing a 10.9% decrease compared to the prior year's £33,690.31 .
Key income streams:
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Hire and Rental Income:
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Decreased to £19,199.50 from £21,925.00 (↓12.4%)
This despite a 4% increase in the main hall occupancy. Total income for the current year was £29,944.81 , representing a 10.9% decrease compared to the prior year's £33,690.31 .
Key income streams:
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Hire and Rental Income:
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Decreased to £19,199.50 from £21,925.00 (↓12.4%)
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Reflects lower utilisation of the Main Hall
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Other Income:
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Slight decline to £10,745.31 from £11,750.31 (↓8.6%)
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Breakdown:
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Bar & Food sales dropped by £703.85 (↓10.3%)
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150 Club income increased by £509.00 (↑21.9%)
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Vending Machine income grew significantly from £184.18 to £534.39 (↑190%)
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Miscellaneous Donations declined from £1,395.00 to £1,077.91
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Bank Interest fell sharply from £997.43 to £155.16 (↓84.4%)
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Sponsorship Income:
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Nil income in the current year vs. £15.00 in prior year
3. Expenses Analysis
Total expenses reduced to £28,528.48 , a 15.7% decrease from £33,833.50 last year. This cost control was key to the improvement in profitability.
Notable changes:
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Hire and Rental Costs:
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Increased slightly to £4,943.25 from £4,220.37
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Higher Food and Drink Expenses and reintroduction of 3rd party payments
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Overheads:
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Reduced significantly to £23,585.23 from £29,613.13 (↓20.3%)
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Key reductions include:
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Vending Machine costs: dropped by £4,478.91
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Repair and Maintenance: decreased by £3,822.24
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Bar Expenses and Cleaning Costs were also reduced
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Slight increases in Electricity and Gas costs
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Salaries increased by £658.60
4. Conclusion
The organisation has successfully returned to profitability despite a drop in income. This was primarily achieved through effective cost management and efficiency improvements in operations. Going forward, there may be opportunities to focus on boosting rental and barrelated income while maintaining current expense levels.
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Other Income:
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Slight decline to £10,745.31 from £11,750.31 (↓8.6%)
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Breakdown:
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Bar & Food sales dropped by £703.85 (↓10.3%)
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150 Club income increased by £509.00 (↑21.9%)
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Vending Machine income grew significantly from £184.18 to £534.39 (↑190%)
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Expenses Analysis
Total expenses reduced to £28,528.48 , a 15.7% decrease from £33,833.50 last year. This cost control was key to the improvement in profitability.
Notable changes:
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Hire and Rental Costs:
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Increased slightly to £4,943.25 from £4,220.37
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Overheads:
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Reduced significantly to £23,585.23 from £29,613.13 (↓20.3%)
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Key reductions include:
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Vending Machine costs: dropped by £4,478.91
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Repair and Maintenance: decreased by £3,822.24
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Slight increases in Electricity and Gas costs
Conclusion
The hall has successfully returned to profitability despite a drop in income. This was primarily achieved through effective cost management and efficiency improvements in operations. Going forward, there may be opportunities to focus on boosting rental and bar-related income while maintaining current expense levels.
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Profit & Loss Report
Durweston Village Hall 01-MAR-2024 - 28-FEB-2025
| Current Yr | Current Yr | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME | |||
| 4000 HIRE AND RENTAL INCOME | 19,199.50 | ||
| 4001 Main Hall | 19,199.50 | ||
| 4100 OTHER INCOME | 10,745.31 | ||
| 4102 Bar & Food | 6,141.85 | ||
| 4103 150 Club | 2,836.00 | ||
| 4104 Vending Machine | 534.39 | ||
| 4105 Miscellaneous Donations | 1,077.91 | ||
| 4125 Bank Interest | 155.16 | ||
| 4130 Donations Rec'd for Charitable Causes | 0.00 | ||
| 5100 SPONSORSHIP INCOME | 0.00 | ||
| 5101 Advertising Income | 0.00 | ||
| TOTAL INCOME | 29,944.81 | ||
| EXPENSES | |||
| 7000 HIRE AND RENTAL COSTS | -4,943.25 | ||
| 7001 Food and Drink Expenses | -1,911.83 | ||
| 7002 Licences and Subscriptions | -467.50 | ||
| 7005 Deposit refund | -662.00 | ||
| 7008 Payments to 3rd Parties | -125.00 | ||
| 7012 Bar Expenses | -1,776.92 | ||
| 7200 OVERHEADS | -23,585.23 | ||
| 7201 Vending Machine | -27.96 | ||
| 7203 Professional Fees | 0.00 | ||
| 7204 Postage, Printing & Stationary | -430.61 | ||
| 7205 Repair and Maintenance | -724.99 | ||
| 7206 Insurance Costs | -1,006.30 | ||
| 7207 Bank Charges & Expenses | 0.00 | ||
| 7209 Electricity Costs | -4,637.48 | ||
| 7210 Gas | -3,015.13 | ||
| 7212 Salaries | 917 | ||
| 7213 Telephone Costs | -576.48 | ||
| 7214 Cleaning costs | -118.65 | ||
| 7216 Computer Expenses | -442.75 | ||
| 7217 Health and Safety | -138.90 | ||
| 7219 Advertising | 0.00 | ||
| 7220 Sumup transaction fees | -52.45 |
| 7221 Equipment | -519.97 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7222 Council Tax / Rates | -286.92 | ||
| 7224 150 Club Prizes | -1,800.00 | ||
| 7225 Waste Disposal | -425.84 | ||
| 7227 Window Cleaning | -210.00 | ||
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | -28,528.48 | ||
| NET PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR PERIOD | 1,416.33 | ||
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