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 Pro￿dureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider ne￿Ork 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**| |---|---|---| ## **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| |---|---|---| ## **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**| |---|---|---| 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>