Registered Company No: 07677509 Registered Charity No: 1143624
Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024 for Nutfield Village Hall Ltd
Cheeld Wheeler & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Redhill Chambers 2d High Street Redhill Surrey RH1 1RJ
Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Contents of the Financial Statements For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 2 to 6 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 to 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 to 13 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 14 |
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07677509 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1143624
Registered office Nutfield Village Hall Mid Street South Nutfield Redhill Surrey RH1 4JJ
Trustees
J Kearney A Reast Duggan H Cameron D P Green (appointed 6 November 2024) R Coker (to 23[rd] September 2024)
Independent Examiner
David Wheeler FCCA Cheeld Wheeler & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Redhill Chambers 2d High Street Redhill Surrey RH1 1RJ
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
The trustees present their report (which also constitutes the report of the directors) together with the financial statements of the Nutfield Village Hall Limited for the year ended 31[st] December 2024.
Nutfield Village Hall Limited (NVHL) is responsible for promoting and administering the Hall on behalf of its Custodian Trustee – the Nutfield Parish Council (NPC) – as a viable, not-for-profit, local community centre and facility for use by the residents and parishioners of the village of Nutfield and its environs. NVHL is responsible also for all aspects of the maintenance of the hall.
The trustees have complied with the duty to have regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charities Commission.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Organisational structure
Nutfield Village Hall Limited (NVHL) is incorporated at Companies House as a company limited by guarantee and is also registered as a charity with the Charity Commission of England and Wales. During the period of this report, its board comprised of five directors;
James Kearney (Chairman) Adele Reast Duggan (Committee Trustee) Rachel Coker (Committee Trustee until 23 September 2024) Helen Cameron (Committee Trustee) David Green (Committee Trustee from 6 February 2024)
Financial matters were administered by Nutfield Parish Council who have appointed the Village Hall Coordinator to carry out these duties.
The board of director-trustees management committee is supported by Rigel Mowatt on behalf of Nutfield Parish Council.
Alison Dadswell – Village Hall Coordinator and Treasurer
The NVHL board meet every two months, or more regularly if required, and are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the hall.
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd
Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
The foregoing report is endorsed and authorised by the board of director-trustees of NVHL to be signed on their behalf by James Kearney, Chairman.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which NVHL is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees have reviewed the potential risks, such as a recurrence of the pandemic which led to the closure of the hall, and the significant reduction of income.
In addition to expense approvals sought, second level approvals have been put in place at the time of payment release for expense payments over £250.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
NVHL is committed to enabling as many diverse local organisations, people and their families, as possible to use the hall for both regular and occasional educational, recreational and social activities at an affordable and realistic cost. During the period covered by this report these activities have, for example, included an Ofsted registered pre-school, dance classes providing tuition in a variety of different dance styles, providing a venue for weekly rehearsals and performance for a local amateur dramatics group, a place to practise painting skills with a local art group, a venue for a youth judo club, printing and collation of a monthly village magazine, puppy training classes, Stay & Play sessions for 0-12 year olds with their parents/carers, plus a venue for meetings held by the Parish Council. The Hall is used by local groups such as the south Nutfield Gardening Society who host their regular flower shows and AGM, and also by the Conservation Society for AGM.
In addition to these regular activities, the hall has been the venue of choice for a wide variety of occasional events, ranging from private family birthday parties and family christening celebrations, Comedy Nights, East Surrey Performing Arts show, Yoga workshop, wreath making classes, and a venue for the Little Fair which host a number of local food and retail outlets.
In supporting all these activities and in the promotion of future additional and expanding activities, NVHL policy adheres strictly to the Charity Commission’s issued definition and guidance on what constitutes public benefit.
Achievement and Performance
In accordance with the responsibilities for the proper maintenance and refurbishment of the fabric of the hall, NVHL.
Undertook general maintenance, fire alarm and fire extinguisher servicing, electrical inspection and plumbing repairs
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
Financial Review
NVHL generates the majority of its income through the booking of the hall by village societies and organisations. The total income for the year was £31,775 (2023 - £28,095) and total expenditure amounted to £40,641 (2023 - £31,409) resulting in net (expenditure)/income of £8,866 (2023 - £3,314). The bookings for the year 2024 amounted to £31,775 compared to £26,013 for the previous twelve months period in 2023.
As at the period end the charity held funds of £29,506 (2023 - £38,372).
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries the trustees are satisfied that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and for this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Future Plans
Village Hall Website
The Trustees have identified that the Hall is in need of substantial refreshment and will be working with a building/construction consultant in 2025 to produce a schedule for project refurbishment and funding .
The NVKL website www.nutfieldvillagehall.co.uk shows full details of the facilities and rates applicable together with a calendar showing the dates of booked events so that customers making enquiries can see which days are available. There is a gallery with photographs of the facilities and the latest reviews have now been added to the reviews page. In addition, the “What’s On” page shows community events that are happening at the hall.
Reserves policy
The trustees’ policy is to maintain general reserves sufficient to cover at least 12 months anticipated recurrent expenditure.
The trustees are satisfied that the current level of general reserve is sufficient to enable the charitable company to continue to operate.
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31st December 2024
Trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements
The charity trustees (who are also directors of Nutfield Village Hall Limited) are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice):
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and the group and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on …………………
and signed on its behalf by:
……………………………………………
Alison Dadswell
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Nutfield Village Hall Ltd
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Nutfield Village Hall Ltd for the year ended 31[st] December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of Nutfield Village Hall Ltd 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 accounts of Nutfield Village Hall Ltd as required 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of Nutfield Village Hall Ltd as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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That accounts do not accord with those records; or
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That accounts do 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 the 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 Wheeler FCCA Cheeld Wheeler & Co Chartered Certified Accountants Redhill Chambers 2d High Street Redhill Surrey RH1 1RJ
Date:
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Statement of Financial Activities
Includes Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
| Notes INCOME Grants and donations Income from charitable activities Total income 2 EXPENDITURE Costs of raising funds Operation of village hall 3 Governance costs Transfer between funds Total expenditure Net expenditure and movement in funds during the period 4 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds £ - 31,775 31,775 40,641 - - 40,641 (8,866) 38,298 29,432 |
Restricted funds £ - - - - - - - - 74 74 |
2024 Total funds £ - 31,755 31,775 40,641 - - 40,641 (8,866) 38,372 29,506 |
2023 Total funds £ 1,894 26,201 |
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| 28,095 | ||||
| 30,500 | ||||
| 909 - |
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| 31,409 | ||||
| (3,314) | ||||
| 41,686 | ||||
| 38,372 |
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these financial statements
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Company number 07677509
Balance Sheet
At 31[st] December 2024
| Notes Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Funds of the charity 7 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds of the charity |
Unrestricted funds £ - 31,485 31,485 (2,053) 29,432 29,432 29,432 29,432 - 29,432 |
Restricted funds £ - 74 74 - - 74 74 - 74 74 |
2024 Total funds £ - 31,559 31,559 (2,053) 29,432 29,506 29,506 29,432 74 29,506 |
2023 Total funds £ 47 39,509 |
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| 39,556 | ||||
| (1,184) | ||||
| 38,372 | ||||
| 38,372 | ||||
| 38,372 | ||||
| 38,298 74 |
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| 38,372 |
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these financial statements
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Balance Sheet - continued At 31[st] December 2024
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31[st] December 2024.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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a) Ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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b) Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provision of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on …………………………
and were signed on its behalf by:
J Kearney – Trustee
H Cameron – Trustee
The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these financial statements
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
The charitable company is registered in England and Wales and the registered office is situated at Nutfield Village Hall, Mid Street, South Nutfield, Surrey RH1 4JJ.
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS102) Statement of Recommended Practice in Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing accounts in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and Charities Act 2011. Nutfield Village Hall Ltd constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
Income
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Income from local authority grants is recognised when received.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Depreciation rate – 25% on cost.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purpose within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Going concern
The trustees are satisfied that there is reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to enable it to continue to operate as a going concern for the foreseeable future. There are no material uncertainties on the charitable company’s ability to operate as a going concern.
2. Income
| Donations Grants received Hall hire and fundraising income |
2024 £ - - 31,775 31,775 |
2023 £ 514 1,380 26,201 |
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| 28,095 |
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Notes to the financial statements - continued For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
3. Expenditure
| . Expenditure | ||
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| Support costs Repairs and renewals Governance costs |
2024 £ 32,618 6,968 1,055 40,641 |
2023 £ 24,160 6,340 909 |
| 31,409 |
Support costs include fees paid to the clerk of £8,468 (2023 - £4,589).
4. Net income / expenditure
Net income is stated after charging:
| Net income / expenditure et income is stated after charging: |
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| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fees to the independent examiner | 990 | 840 |
5. Debtors:
| Trade debtors Prepayments . Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Deposits held Deferred income Accrued expenses |
2024 £ - - - 2024 £ 200 953 900 2,053 |
2023 £ - 47 47 |
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| 2023 £ 200 84 900 1,184 |
6. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Deferred income represents bookings for the hire of the hall which were received during the year but relate to the period after the year end.
7. Movement in funds
| Movement in funds | |||
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| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted fund Total funds |
At 1.01.24 £ 38,298 74 38,372 |
Net movement in funds £ (8,866) - (8,866) |
At 31.12.24 £ 29,432 74 |
| 29,506 |
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Notes to the financial statements - continued For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted fund Total funds |
Income £ 31,775 - 31,775 |
Expenditure £ 40,641 - 40,641 |
Movement in funds £ (8,866) - |
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| (8,866) |
8. Volunteers
The charity would not be able to operate without the valuable contribution of the team of volunteers who help with taking bookings for the hall, and deal with the day to day maintenance of the village hall.
9. Trustees’ remuneration and benefits
There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 nor for the period ended 31 December 2023. None of the trustees claimed any expenses during the year.
10. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.
11. The Village Hall
The village hall is held in trust by the Nutfield Parish Council and so is not shown as an asset in the accounts of the charitable company.
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Nutfield Village Hall Ltd Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
| INCOME Grants and donations Charitable activities Fundraising events Hall hire Total income EXPENDITURE Support costs Management Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Cleaning Postage and stationery Advertising Computer cost Licence Clerk’s fees Other resources expended Repairs and renewals Hires Governance costs Accountancy Bank charges Total expenditure Excess expenditure over income |
2024 £ - - 31,775 31,775 31,775 683 2,522 14,861 5,337 - 115 395 237 8,468 32,618 6,968 - 6,968 990 65 1,055 40,641 £(8,866) |
2023 £ 1,894 188 26,013 |
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| 26,201 | ||
| 28,095 | ||
| 495 2,619 10,063 5,216 132 212 774 60 4,589 |
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| 24,160 | ||
| 6,225 115 |
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| 6,340 | ||
| 840 69 |
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| 909 | ||
| 31,409 | ||
| £(3,314) |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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