Company No: 09964906 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity No: 1165321
Codsall Village Hall & Playing Fields
Charity Limited
Trustees. and Directors. Report
and Unaudited Financial Statements
31 March 2024

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
31 March 2024
Contents
Pages
Trustees, and Directors. Annual Report
Independeni Examiner's Report
Stalemenl of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounls
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Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Trustee5' and Directors, Annual Report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Trustees and Directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Reterenee and Administrative
Principal Address -
Codsall Village Hall
59 Wo5verhampton Road
Codsall
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV8 1RL
Trustees and Dlrectors
The Twstees and Directors who have been nominaled and appoinled are:.
At 31 March 2024:
Mrs F Allen
Mr R Evans
Mrs A Yates
Mrs T Dorrance
Mrs A Birkert
(Chair)
(Secretary)
Structure. Govemance and Management
Governing document
Codsall Village Hall and Playing Fields Charity Limited. a company limited by guarantee. was
incorporated on 22 January 2016. registered number. 09964906 {England and Wales). On 22 January
2016, the company was entered onto the Central Register of Charities. number. 1165321.
Truslees are recruited from the volunteer base and rf they have experience and enthusiasm lo work
with the rest of the trustees and meet the charity s obieclives
Objectives and activities
The objects of the Charity are:.
To maintain the Codsall Village Hall, its rooms and the plawng fields for the use of the inhabilants
of Codsall and ils immediate vicinity.
To discharge outgoings relaled to the propety.
To keep fences. hedges an(1 gates in order.
- To maintain land and lurf in go(MJ order.
The restrictions placed on the Charity are:.
Not to make alterations to premises unless approved by the Lessor.
Not to erect other bLJildings except shedslpavilions lor use of the village hall and playing fields.
Not to underlet premises unless approved by the Lessor.
Whilst undertaking the above mentioned actrvities. the Trustees had due regard to guidance
published by the Charity Commission on public benefit issues.

Codsall Vlllage Hall & Playlng Flelds Charity Llmited
Trustees, and Directors, Annual Report
for the year ended 31 March 2024
(Continued}
Achievements and Perforniance
The Charity has maintained the hall and playing fields and has let out rooms where possible.
The Charity has discharged all overheads relating to ihe premises.
The Charity has arranged maintenance of fen￿s. gates. hedges and turf on the sf(e where
needed.
During the forthcoming year. the Trustees arKI Directors will continue to further the work of the
Charity in pursuing its objectives.
The major risk to which the Charity is exposed is the lack of continLJing funding. The Trustees and
Directors are continually striving to ensure that the appropriate level of funding continues.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees consider that the funds within the Charity are at a level to cover operational costs
for 3 months.
The reserves which consist mainly of cash at bank. are needed lo bridge Ihe funding gap be￿een
spending on the Charity's overheads and the receipt of new funds.
Financial review
The Charity receives donations. grants and income which are then utilised in achieving the objects
of the Charity.
During the year to 31 March 2024. the Charity receNed donations, granls and income amounting to
£64.93012023 - £66,280) out ofwhich £71,458 (2023- £72,748) was spent in pursuit of the Charity's
objectives.
At 31 March 2024 £79.630 12023 - £79.329) was held in Restricted Funds and £5.169 (2023
£11.9981 was held in Unrestricted Funds.

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Flelds Charity Limited
Trustees. and Directors, Annual Report
for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
(Continued)
Trustees, and Directo￿, Responsibililies
The Tfuslees who are also Directors of Codsall Village & Playing Fields Charity Limited for the
purposes of company law are responsible for preparing the Twstees. Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordan￿ wilh applicable law and United lQngdom Accounting Slandard5.
Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounted Practice (United Kingdom Accounling Slandards and
applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a tnje and fair view of the state
of the affairs of the Charity and of Ihe surplus or deficit of the Chartty for that year. In preparing
these finanual stalements the Trustees are required to:_
select suitable accounting policies and then appty them consistentiy;
obSe￿e the methods and principles in the Charitie5 SORP 2019 (FRS102)',
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenl-
slate whether applicable UK Accounty"ng Standards have been followed. subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalements;
prepare the financial statements on the going conceming basis unless tt is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply wf(h the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of Ihe Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In preparing the above report. the Trustees and Directors have taken advantage of special provisions
in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies.
This report was approved by the Board of Direciors and Trustees on 2 De￿rnber 2024 and signed
on its behaw by-
F Allen
Dlr8ctor and Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Cod5all Willage Hall & Playing Figlds Charity Limited
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year
ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 5 to 12.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Charity's Twstees of the company. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance wlh the requirements of the Company's Act 2006 (Ihe 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself Ihat Ihe accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part
18 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in resped of my examination
of the Charity company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act.). In
carying oul my examination. I have followed all appltcable Direclions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145{5}(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examlnerfs Statement
I have compleled my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. Accounting recor(Is were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act- or
2. The accounts do nol accord with those records: or
3. The accounts do not comply wilh the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view. which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination.
4. The accounts have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Stalement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by Chartlies (applicable to
Chanties preparing theiraccounts in accordance wllh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)).
I have no COn￿mS and have come auoss no matters in connection wf(h the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Mr D l Hotchkiss FCA FCCA
Wilkes Tranter & Co Limited
Charteied Accountants
Brook House
Moss Grove
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9HS
2 December 2024

Codsall Village Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Total Funds Total Funds
Restricted Unrestricled Year ended Year ended
Funds
Funds
3110312024 3110312023
Notes
Income Resources
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
Grant5 received
928
12.192
49.132
78
928
12,192
49,132
78
2.600
2,160
9,863
46,533
24
7,700
2,600
Total In¢oming Resources
2,600
62.330
64,930
66,280
Expenditure on raising funds:
Charitable activities
5.028
5,028
4.208
Charitable expenditure:
Water rates
Heat and light
Insurance
Printing and stationery
Telephonè
Repairs and renewals
Computer costs
Depreciation
1.568
12,447
2.869
69
624
5.106
443
394
1,568
12.447
2,869
69
624
8,716
443
2,693
2.263
12.095
2,425
357
638
8.784
353
2.824
3.610
2.299
Govemanee costs:
Accountancy and professional
Wages
Sundry
Advertising
2.355
34.317
205
124
2,355
34,317
205
124
3,000
35,694
107
Tolal Resources Expended
5.909
65.549
71.458
72.748
Nel incomellexpenditure) before transfers
Transfers betsveen funds
(3,309)
(3,2191
(6,528)
{6.4681
Net movements in funds for the year
(3.309)
(3.219)
(6.5281
16,4681
Total fvnds brought forward
79,329
11,998
91,327
97,795
Total funds carried forward
76,020
8,779
84,799
91,327
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the total incoming resources and lotal
resources expended as above.
The noles on pages 8 to 12 fomi an integral part of these financial statements

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
Notes
31 March 2024
31 March 2023
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
73.773
76,466
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash in hand and at bank
8,338
12,287
5.985
13,344
20.625
19.329
Liabllltles: (amounts falling
due within one year)
10
(9.599)
(4.4681
Not current assets
11,026
14.861
Net assets
84.799
91.327
Funds of the Charty:
Restricted Funds
76.020
79,329
Unrestricted Funds
8,779
11.998
Total funds
84.799
91.237
The directors. statements required by Section 475(2) and (31 are shown on the following page which
fomis part of this balan￿ sheet.
The notes on pages 8 to 12 forn an integral part of these financial statements

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Balance Sheet
(Continued}
Dire¢tors' and Trustees. statements required by Sections 47512) and {3)
for the year ended 31 March 2024
For the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies.
Directors, and Trustees, responsibililies=
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of rts accounts for the year in
question in accordance with section 476- and
The Direclors and Trustees acknowledge their responsikn'lrties for complying wth the
requirements of the Act with respect to accounts'ng records and the preparation of financial
statements.
These account5 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subjeci to the small companies ￿lMe.
These accounts were approved by the Board on 2 December 2024 and are signed on ils behalf by..
F Allen
Director and Trustee
Registratlon number: 1165321
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Notes to the A¢¢ounts
for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
Accounting Policies
The principal accounting poliaes adopted. judgements and key sources of estimation
Un￿rtaInty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows..
lal
Basis of preparation= The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in
accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow Ihe recommendations in
Statement of Recommended Pracltce 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities, ISORP 2019
{FRS102)l and comply with these Chariiies (Acclwnls and Reports) Regulalion 2005 issued
under Ihe Charities Act 2011.
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with provisions of FRS102,
Section 1A, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.,
Ibl
Voluntary income received by way of donations and gifts to the Chartty is included in full in
the Statement of Financial Activities when receive(i. Grants receive(i in advance are
recognised as defeThed income and released to the Statement of Financial Acttvf(ies when
the related expenditure is incurred.
Icl
Inlangible income is valued and included in income lo Ihe extent that il represents goods or
seNices which would othe￿iSe be purchased. whe￿ il is not possible to value the goods
or services, such as volunteer time. the financial statements do not include this value.
Idl
Restricted Funds are to be used for specffied purposes as laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified lo the Fund.
le)
Unrestricted Funds are donations and other incoming resources receNed or generated for
Ihe objects of the Charity without further specified purposes and are available as General
Funds.
If)
All expendrture is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been dasstfied under headings
and aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be direclly attributed lo
particular headings they have been allocated to aclivilies using estimates deemed
appropriate by the Trustees on a basis consislent with use of the resour￿5.
Ig)
Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the Charity and
Complian￿ with consttluts'onal and statutory requirements.
(h)
Depreciation is provided at the follothfjng annual rates in order to wrrte off each asset over its
estimated useful life..
Long leasehold
Fixtufes and fittings
2.5°/o per year on cost
25tyA reducing balance
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees.
(il
As a Registered Chafity, the company is exempl from inC￿￿e and corporalion tax as all of
its income has been applied for charitable purposes.

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Notes to tho Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Charitable Activities
2024
2023
Fundraising events
12,192
9,863
12,192
9,863
Other Trading A¢tlvities
2024
2023
Room hire - activities
Room hire - private functions
41,152
7.980
32,033
14.500
49,132
46.533
Investment Income
2024
2023
Bank interest received
78
24
Govgrnancg Costs
2024
2023
This is staled after charging-
Independent Examiner's fee
1,800
3.000
1,800
3,000
Trustees
None of the Trustees received remuneration or reimbursement of expenses for acting as
Tfuslees throughoul the current and previous year.

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Codsall Willage Hall & Playlng Flelds Charfty Llmlted
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Salaries
2024
2023
This is analysed as folltyvs:
Salaries and wages
Pension costs
33.902
415
35.335
359
34.317
35.694
Number of employees eaming in excess of £60.000
Average number of employees
Fixed Assets
Long
leasehold
Fixtures &
fittings
Totsl
Cost
Al 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
91.960
2,099
94.059
At 31 March 2024
91.960
2.099
94.059
D9preciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
Eliminated on disposal
17.068
2,299
525
394
17.593
2,693
Al 31 March 2024
19.367
919
20.286
Net Book Value
Al 31 March 2024
72,593
1.180
73.773
At 31 March 2023
74,892
1,574
76,466

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fields Charity Limited
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
9 Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
Prepayments
2.519
5,819
1.394
4.591
8.338
5.985
10 Liabilities: (amounts falling due
within one year)
2024
2023
Other taxes and soaal security costs
Accruals and deferred income
38
9,561
119
4.349
9.599
4.468
11 Restricted Funds
At
Incoming Resources
Fund
At
0110412023Resources Expended Transfers 3110312024
Codsall Parish Council Grant 4,437
2.600
(3.610)
3.427
Cod5all Parish Building Fund 74,892
{2,299)
72,593
79.329
2.600
(5,909)
76.020
Codsall Parish Council Grant
This grant represents monies provided for improvements and repairs to the building.
Codsall Parish Buildin9 Fund
This fund represents the building and fields provided to ihe Charity by the lessor on a 40 year
lease.

Codsall Willage Hall & Playing Fiekls Charity Limited
Notes to the accounts
forthe year ended 31 March 2024
12 Analysis of Net Assets beiween Funds
2024
Restricted Unrestricted Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Tangible fixed assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in harKI
Current liabilits.es
72,593
1.180
8.338
8,860
19.5991
73,773
8.338
12,287
19.599)
76.466
5.985
13.344
(4.4681
3.427
Total assets
76.020
8,779
84,799
91,327
13 Members, Liability
The Charity is a private limiled company by guarantee and consequently does not have share
capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the
assets of the Charity in the evenl of liquidation.
14 Related Party Transactions
There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 31 March 2024.
15 Control
The Charity was Under the control of the Oiredors and Tnjslees throughout the current and
previous year.
16 Aulhorisation of Flnancial Statement
The financial statements V￿re aLtthorised for ￿sue by the Directors and Trustees on
2 December 2024.