## **Charity No. 1111226 - FRANK WICKHAM HALL ANNUAL REPORT Period 2022 / 2023** 

## **Address** 

Frank Wickham Hall Portland Street Etwall, Derby DE65 6JF 

Correspondence to: Clerk to Frank Wickham Hall Charity 2 The Cottages Bakers Lane Doveridge Ashbourne DE6 5LA 

## **Trustee’s** 

The trustee of the charity is Etwall Parish Council. As part of their Council duties, all Parish Councillors are trustees of the charity. The hall is run by a sub-committee of the Council which is chaired by Cllr Neal. 

## **Activities of Charity** 

To provide a village hall for the benefit of the residents of Etwall and surrounding areas. 

## **Finance Financial summary** 

|Financial year<br>ending|Income<br>£|Expenditure<br>£|
|---|---|---|
|31 March 2024|25,535|30,199|
|31 March 2023|22,414|25,037|
|31 March 2022|32,952|28,901|
|31 March 2021|34,234|27,059|
|31 March 2020|26,999|14,671|



The charity receives income from the hire of the hall and grants from the Parish Council. This year, the grant from Etwall Parish Council was received as payment for a new fire alarm system, which is the reason for the drop in income.  Expenditure has increased due to: 

- Inflation 

- The continued sharp rise in utilities costs 

- continued maintenance of the hall 

- The caretaker is on the payroll of the Council to minimise administration costs administering pensions etc. and the hall reimburses the cost. Wages this year are high due to a backdated salary increase. 



## **Use of the hall** 

The main hall is well subscribed and the bookings clerk occasionally has to turn away potential hirers. A second room refurbished in Phase 2 is beginning to attract new hirers with its main hirer, Etwall Bowls Club, being very active. 

## **Village Hall Improvement Project** 

Over the next year, further Section 106 funding will become available from a housing development in the village.  This “up market” development is progressing very slowly and the timing of Phase 3 is being delayed.  Phase 3 will primarily consist of improvements to the main hall to install an insulated suspended ceiling, upgrade the lighting and install an upgraded public address / hearing loop system. These works will significantly improve our environmental impact. The first release of funds is predicted to be available for initial works to commence in summer 2025. 

Report by Frank Wickham Hall Charity Chair on behalf of Trustees. 



Frank Wickham Hall Chari
Etwall
Re
istered Chari
No 1111226
Recei
ts and Pa
ments Account 2023
2024
Year Ended
31st March 2023
Year Ended
31st March 2024
RECEIPTS
INTEREST ON INvfs & A/C5
79.26
276.59
19,915.00
270.00
500.00
1,650.28
Hall Hire".
From Parish Council
Library Land Rent
Reimbursements- Electricity/Gas
Other (general, not listed here)
Total
24,238.12
500.00
520.74
22,414.54
25,535.45
PAYMENTS
ADMINISTRATION including refunds to hirers {depositsl
WAGES, PAYE, NI, PENS,EXPENSES
OTHER PAYMENTS {Not Listed Here)
Buildings - repairs
Utilities
TOTAL
1,752.77
9,912.10
4,718.32
2,398.06
11,860.08
3,967.52
1,698.24
10,275.55
30,199.45
8,654.41
25,037.60
Summa
42,524.38
22,414.54
64.938.92
25,037.60
39,901.32
Balance b/f @ l April 2023>
Plus receipts>
39,901.32
25,535.45
65,436.77
30,199.45
35,237.32
Minus payments>
Balance @ 31 March 2024>
These cumulative funds are representated by:"
Cafcash>
Savings
29,734.25
10,167.07
4,936.22
30,301.10
39,901.32
TOTAL
35,237.32
The above statement represents fairly the financial position of the charity
and reflects
cei
and payments during the year
Signed..
.Date:
Chalrman
Signed:.
.Date:
Audltor