CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees. Annual Report for the period From 0110112024 Period start date To 3111212024 Period end date Charity name: Hermitage Village Hall CIO Charity registration number: 1155399 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Establish and run a village hall and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Hermitage and the neighbourhood ("area of benefit") without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. We co-operate with other voluntary organisation5, Statutory authorities and individuals. We arrange and provide for, either alone or with others, the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures, classes, seminars or training courses, and all forms of recreational and other leisure-time activities. We raise funds to maintain existing facilities and provide additional facilities where possible. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees are aware and have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other Achievements and Performance SORP referen Throughout the year the charity provided a venue for the community to engage in a variety of interests and activities that included: Pre-school Dog training classes Yoga classes Karate classes Boxing fitness training classes Pilates Seated exercise Dance classes Wine Society War Games The hall also provided a venue for celebratory events such as children's parties and weddings. In addition, the Hall has provided a venue for theatrical and music events, festivals, the Parish Council Annual Assembly and, when needed, a polling station. Summary of the main achievements of the charity. identifying the differen the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41
Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of resenies held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 Net Assets £52,762 Para 1.22 The charity holds at least 6 months running costs in a separate account. Para 1.22 £25.000 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document trust deed. ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO 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 trustees Para 1.25 Trust Deed Par8 1.25 cio Para 1.25 Elected at AGM or co-opted Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and ProdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Hemiita e Villa e Hall 1155399 Pinewood Crescent Hermitage Thatcham Berks RG189WL
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear Chair Name of person (or body) entitled toa oint trustee ifan Sara Disson 0110112025 - 0410412024 Deborah Arden Hunt Vice Chair Daniel Hawkins Helen Hamilton Treasurer Jane Staunton John Lawler Chair 0410412024 - 3111212024 Julian Armstrong Roy Marr Pam Marr 0110112024 - 0110612024 10 Malcolm Disson 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair. etc) John Peter Lawler Chair Date 0811012025
HERMITAGE VILLAGE HALL
PROFIT AND LOSS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| INCOME Hall hire Hire fees - regular Hire fees - casual Total hall hire income Grants, gifts and fundraising Gifts and donations Grants Fund raising events Total grants, gifts and fundraising income Other income Bank interest earned Misc income Total other income TOTAL INCOME |
£ £ 33,897 28,408 62,305 852 800 200 1,852 752 231 983 65,140 2024 |
£ £ 33,424 23,342 56,766 103 1,000 (101) 1,002 546 - 546 58,314 2023 |
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HERMITAGE VILLAGE HALL
PROFIT AND LOSS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| EXPENSES Hall running expenses Alcohol licence Audit Bookings clerk CCB exercise class Cleaner Consumables Electricity Garden Insurance expense Internet,website & IT support Maintenance Memberships & Subs Misc expense Repairs & renewals Security Telephone & broadband Water Waste collection Total hall running expenses Capital expenditure Equipment purchases Total capital expenditure Other expenses Fraud Total other expenses TOTAL EXPENSES PROFIT FOR THE YEAR |
£ £ 2024 - 174 10,860 - 13,486 1,571 6,893 1,045 1,865 1,411 1,386 1,162 182 8,726 2,363 - 992 2,548 54,664 1,715 1,715 - - 56,379 8,761 |
£ £ 2023 - 162 11,007 - 10,403 1,090 7,072 1,407 1,252 1,078 2,666 772 36 15,115 461 874 1,366 1,783 56,544 500 500 - - 57,044 1,270 |
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HERMITAGE VILLAGE HALL
BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments Amounts owed from hirers Cash at bank and in hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accruals Deferred income Deposits NET CURRENT ASSETS Represented by: Restricted funds Unrestricted funds |
£ £ 1,624 403 56,442 58,469 - 690 2,887 2,130 5,707 52,762 - 52,762 52,762 2024 |
£ £ 1,503 642 49,137 51,282 445 787 4,549 1,500 7,281 44,001 - 44,001 44,001 2023 |
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of HERMITAGE VILLAGE HALL CIO On accounts for the year ended ST 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity no (If any) 1155399 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responslbllities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act"). I report in respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under s8Ction 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(S><b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no material matters have examlnerfs statement come to my attention in connection with the examination. I have no concerns and have corne across no other matters In connection with the examination to which altention should be drawn in this report in order en le a prop tanding of the accounts to be reached. Slg Date: am JONATHAN SHATFOR Address: SECOND FLOOR, WESSEX HOUSE 127 HIGH STREET HUNGERFORD BERKSHIRE RG17 ODL IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detalls of any items that the examlner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018