Chairperson Annual Report 2024/2025
Welcome
This year has seen a small increase of private hire which has been most welcoming.
We have now got Wi-Fi, which is the way forward, as more and more users are able to use it for whatever they require. It has been especially welcomed by the stall holders of the Craft Fairs, who can now use their card machines as well as taking cash.
During in the year we were approached by the local council asking if we would be interested in having a CPR and Defibrillation Experience Course. We had a good response to this so it went ahead with 2 sessions. All who attended enjoyed their experience and left with the full knowledge on how to do CPR and how to use a Defibrillator. We have a Defib in the village.
After repeated request for our plumber to come and check our boiler which was showing a fault it was decided to arrange for another plumber to come and see to it. After his visit the committee decided it would be a good idea to get a new boiler as the old one had some age with it. This was an expense that we knew one day we would have to face so we went ahead and also had Hive fitted which enable the heating to be controlled from an app on an a mobile phone and I must say this has made controlling the heating much easier.
Also this year the decision was made to have an In Post locker put in the yard which enable us to have an income with very little work plus it would also be an asset to the public who may want to use it. This has been a tremendous success therefore we are pleased we went ahead with it.
We have now purchased a trolly for use when taking the stacked chairs from the storeroom into the hall. Although one group is unable to use the trolley due to age and mobility.
Going forward we are arranging for the storeroom to be altered by having the outside door moved so that the stacked chairs are easily assessable to help everyone.
We are looking to do a Vintage Afternoon Tea on 8[th] May 2025 from 2.00- 4.00pm where the menu will be of the 40’s era.
The committee have been asked if we could arrange a book sale/coffee morning and also provide refreshments at the, ever popular, Craft Fair, of which there is going to be 3 this year. Hopefully we will also be able to hold a Quiz towards the back end of the year to help boost village hall funds due to the replacement of the boiler.
At this point in time we are thinking of ways in which we can raise funds for the hall but also be mindful of the financial crisis people are having to bare.
Morton on Swale Village Hall Accounts 2024/2025 Charity number 116388
| Income | Expenditure | Expenditure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rents | |||
| Art group £ | 644 | Gas £ |
420 |
| R Eastaugh | 379.20 | Water | 191.11 |
| Lunch club | 215 | Licences | 123 |
| Morton Green | 10 | Repairs | 3823.62 |
| WI | 336 | Insurance | 1306.21 |
| Yoga | 428 | NYC | 304.20 |
| Quilters | 170 | Electricity | 1978.27 |
| Age UK | 656 | Stationary | 65.55 |
| Jujitsu | 388 | ASG Trading155.77 | |
| Sally | 92 | Xmas tree | 133.50 |
| SSE | 155.24 | ||
| Sundries | 347.19 |
Total Rentals £3318.20
| Other Income | |
|---|---|
| Donations | 787 |
| Craft fairs | 162 |
| In Post | 166.58 |
| Coffee mornings | 288.88 |
| Elections | 360 |
| Private hire | 262 |
| Quiz | 570 |
| Social | 190 |
Total Income £6104.66 Total Expenditure £8.983.66
Total Income less Expenditure -£2,879
| Bank Reconciliation | Bank Reconciliation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Bt | Forward 31.3.24 | Balance CD. Forward 31.3.25 | |
| Balance | £ 36,181.31 |
Balance £ | 33,302.31 |
| Income | 6104.66 | Expenditure | 8,983.66 |
| £ 42,285.97 |
£ | 42,285.97 | |
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