Findern Village Hall CIO
Registered Charity 1166293
Trustees Report tor the year 1° October 2023 to 30 September 2024
The Trustees at 30 September 2024 were:
Trustee &Chair
Mrs M Eckersley
Trustee & Treasurer Mrs S Anderson (appointed May 20241
Trustee
Mrs R Rose
Trustee
Mrs T Brown
Trustee
Mrs DArnold
Trustee
Mrs R Noblett
Trustee
Mrs J Ome
Trustee
Mrs S Boldison
Trustee
Mrs L Feam
Mrs Gjohnson resigned duringtheyearasTrustee and Treasureron 15 March 2024.
Governing Document
The CIO'S remit is Ihe runningof the Village Hallfor the benefit of residents in the
village and surrounding area and to do so at prices which cover running costs and are
affordable to all likely users..
Flnanclal Policy
The charity operates three funds which operaie on an accruals and prepayments basis.
Designated Fund held by way of investments as a reserve of approximately
six months running costs
Restricted Fund for grants income and expenditure
General Fund forthe regular operation of the charity
Public Benefit
The charity continues to prowde the Village Hall as a benefit for local organisations and
individuats. The trustees keepthe hire charges forcommunttygroups 8$ lowas possible
so as not to restrict access.
Athivities and Achlevements- Report of the Chair
The Village Hall currently has 8 group of Trustees, Ch8irperson. and Treasurer. with
secretarial roles beingshared amongthe Trustees. With the employment of￿0 paid
staff: a caretaker and a cleaner. the Treasurer role has increased due tothe need to use
the Government payroll system.

Overthe past year, the Village Hall website {findernvilt8gehall.org) has evolved to
provide a comprehensive range ofinformation aboutthe hall. Itserves as a platformfor
visitors to contact us an(J keepsthe community informed aboutevents and regular
group activrties. We acknowledge that some attention is needed to refresh th8 Slte and
ensure ali details are up-to-date and accurate.
Thewami Space initiative has continued to be a success. attracting a greatturnout
each week. This weeklyevent remains a valuable socialgatheringforthe community.
offering refreshments and an opportunity for people to connect. We expect the Warm
Space to remain a fixture forthe foreseeable future.
CommLJnity Health use ofthe hall has increased greatly and now offers weekly both
reflexology and pain relief management. A pre diabetic group also meets on a regular
basis. there is self-referral on some groups with a no cost attendance. Criteria for
referral is the responsibility of the local GP.
Bookingsforthe hall have continuedto rise-theyearto September2024 sawa 32%
riseto £16.924- and efforts have been madeto manage weekend and eveningbookings
more effectivelyto accommodate growingdemand.
The Glass Fusion Workshop events have been particutarty well-receNed, with strong
attendance and repeated sessions. Thesetypes of low-cost, community-focused
educational events are aligned with our hall's constitution, and we remain committed to
offeringsuch opportunitiestothe community.
In terms offaciiity improvements, we are pleased to repon that the Gents. toilets have
recently been refurbished. and we are very happy with the results.
Looking back at the 2024 Village Fete. we are proud to say it was a resounding success.
ItW8s well-attended and enjoyed bythe residents of Findern and the surrounding
villages. The event achieved its primary goal of raising tunds for the Village Hall- a net
£2.057- and we appreciate the community's continued support. Planningfor the 2025
Fete has notyet commenced. butwe lookforward to itwhen thetime comes.
We would like to express my gratitude to 8U Trustees and volunteers who continue to
dedicate theirtime and efforts tothe success ofthe hall. It remains a wonderful
resource forthe community. and we are committed to ensuring itstays a vibrant hubfor
all who wish to use it.
Me18nie Eckersley- Chair
Susan Anderson- Treasurer

Findern Willage Hall ao- 1166293
Balance Sheet
A5* 90￿/14 Asat30109123
Investm￿ts
M&G.charWundAcoJmL￿OIed iTrntts
8.516.22
Chartlles Eth￿1 Inbtslments
10.672.10
Tot* In¥eSbnents ￿.￿31
7.5S8.44
9366_01
16.924.45
Co-CyeratI￿ Bank
Gish in Mand
Accojnts rthvable
33.925.26
4.08
19,826.19
1,251.93
to￿ tWTentA554ts 35.181.27
466.25
30.292.44
U•bflits¥ due wlthlD 0￿Ye
Accounts payable
Payroll Lia￿l￿e$
oom Hire Prepayrfknts
247.a9
35.40
281.00
L274.5D
1328.
1,609.00
1.557.79
rthi Nei￿￿ets
S2.811.80
45,607.89
Excesslldeftcitl
Sta¢b￿ balance
Other tsinsl (lowl- vahje of investments
4,940.04
45.607A9
2.263.87
52,Bll.80
13,741.971
50.112.69
1762.831
45.￿7.89
Unrèstricted Fund
Operating ReEer¥e. UnTe*ttted
Restricred
TDt41
30,351.78
19,188.32
3.271.70
253%.Cé
16.924.45
2,687.36
45.607.89
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Findern Vlllage Hall CIO - 1166293
Receipts & Payments
YIÈ 30.119.24
vle 30.09.23
Grant Income
DonatK)ns from Attendèe5
i.1￿.(￿)
2,875.00
1.991.55
4.866.55
2.426.72
3A26.72
Tot4 Income for P*stricled Fund
Empendtture
Contribution tv Hall (kneads
Costs of Meals Prfy•ded
no.Tr)
585.C¥)
2,122.38
2.842.38
1.594.19
2.179.19
Total Expwd1tU￿1Or Restricted Fund
Nel incomelexpendr(L4
Fund Brought Forward
584.34
2.687.36
2,687.36
3271.70
2,687.36
Fund BroWt Forward
Gain/Loss on Wdlue of Ir￿eStMents
Fund CarriÈd Forwa
16S24.45
2.263.87
19J88.32
17.687.28
1762.831
16.924.45
UAre51rfcted Fund5
Incixpe
16.915.07
3.071.25
19J86.32
12,789.75
1,350.28
14,140.Q3
Summw FO&& OknerFw**ai*
Total Intome for Unrestskted Fund
161.42
L198.12
703.40
254.19
132.04
1.071.99
647.64
1,057.88
1,604.28
5,421.00
157.25
6.115.39
122.47
2.132.73
618.89
6,IS9.10
548.80
3,670.46
15.6x1.62
4.422.93
20.569.36
Totsl EX￿￿ture for Urwesirfcted Fund
Net IncOmp￿pendthr8
FurK18mught F¢Mvwd
4.355.70
25.99S.08
30351.78
16.429.331
32,425.41
FWKI Carfed Forward

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Inde
ndent Examiner's Statement
Report to the Trustees of Findem Village Hall on the accounts for the 12
Months to 30 September 2024.
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the a￿Ounts of the Findem Village Hall for the year
ended 3￿ September 2024 set out in the attached documents. As the trustees, you are responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in a￿rdan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
{"Ihe Acv).
I have completed my examination. I confimi I have found no concems and have come across no
other matters in connection with the examination to which attenkn should be drawn in thi5 report in
order lo enab￿ a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
It should be noted that I have not obtained independent veftfication of investments or balan￿ held at
the bank which are individually in excess of £10,000 at the balance sheet date.
Signed.
Dated.. 12° March 2025
Independent Examiner- Roy MI￿vard
Relevant prolessional qualification- FCCA
Home address - 72 Hillside. Findem, Derby DE65 6AW