Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
2024
From
To
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Danbury Village Hall
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number (if any)
1168979
Charity's principal address
2 Main Road
Danbury
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM34NQ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person {or body)
entitled to apw)int trustee
Trustee name
Office (rf any)
Dates acted rf not for whole
year
Catherine Ablott
Chairman
Secretary
Vice Chairman
Helen Mclver
Deborah Hay
Theresa Byles
Stephanie Smith
Eamonn Hall
Treasurer
Iris Hill
Carolyn Carter
Murray Niman
Julie Barker
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Charlotte Jones
Names of the trustees for the charity, rf any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted rf not for whole
ear
Off icial Custodian for Charib'es
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infornation)
TAR
March 2012

e of adviser
Bank
Name
Barclays Bank
Mrs Sally Coughlan
Beavis Parhership
Address
Octagon House.Gadbrook Park, Northwich, CW3 7RB
4 Hopping Jacks Lane, Danbury. Essex, CM3 4PN
Rochester House, 275 Baddow Road. Chelmsford,
Essex CM2 7QA
Independent Examiner
Solicitor
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document
Indenture
How the charity is constttuted
Indenture dated 18 Jul 1911. as amended by Scheme dated 19 Oct 1966,
As amended by Scheme dated 17 J un 2016, as amended by Resolub"on
dated 27 Jun 2016.
Trustee selection methc¥Js
All trustees, other than ex officio trustees. reb.re from office at the AGM but
may be re-elected.
Additional governance issues (Optional infonnation)
You may choose to include
additional information. where
relevant, about:
policies and procedures
adopted for the inducb.on and
training of truSt￿s.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
Management comm[tt￿ has remained stable.
Notwithstanding the above, risk assessment continues to highlight the
need for more trustees, and further recruiting is taking place.
Maintenance and upgrade of the hall continues. The armoury at the back
of the hall has b￿n repaired to make it secure and damp proof. It is now
a useful storage space for many of our regular hirers.
Quotes have b￿n obtained for an upgrade of both the Ladies and Gents
toilets. This work will hopefully tske place during the summer holidays.
relationship with any related
parties:
trustees. consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Danbury Village Hall remains a busy venue for regular and casual hirers.
TrUSt￿S are working together to update our website. Hallmaster is
working well to provide an online booking system.
Section C
Objectives and activities
1.The Trustees shall erect or cause to be erected on or on some part of
the land hereby dem ised within two years from the date hereof a
suitable Village Hall after plans to be approved by the Grantor
2.During the said term of years the said land and buildings to be so
erected shall be used for the beneftt of the public:
(a) to further the religious and other charitable purposes of the Church
ofEn
land in the
rish of Danbu
, Essex
Summary of the objects ofthe
charity set out in its
governing document
TAR
Marth 2012

(b)for the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the
parish of Danbury, Essex without distinction of sex, sexual
orientatr'on, age, disability, nationalty, race or political, religious or
other opinions, including for meetings, lectures and classes or other
forms of recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of
social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life
for the said inhabitants
In planning activits.es for the year, the Management committ￿ had
regard to the Charty Commission guKJance on public benefit.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
In addition to the beneftts of im proved health (dance, slimm ing, tsble
tennis), leaming (horticulture, radio), social interacbon (Wl, over 60's),
and leisure (drama, plays, m usic) involving a wide range of Danbury
inhabitants, a programme of communty activities has continued with the
objective of
improving community spirit
more people. and particularly our elderly or very young users,
taking part in village hall activities
providing support to combat loneliness, isolab'on and increase
communication with all age groups
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
The policy of the Management Commiltee is to operate with reserves
comprising at least one year's operab.ng expenditure for unforeseen
Village Hall expenses, plus the esb"mated expendtture on program med
renewals arKI improvements.
You may choose to include
further ststements. where
relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking-.
policy programme related
investment"
Ltmtted funds are available for making small grants to local organisations,
which are agreed by the Management committ￿ to be in need.
Surplus funds are largely placed on deposit to eam interest. A smaller
amount is invested in approved funds in accordance with our goveming
document.
contribution made by
volunteers.
A significant contribub.on is made by volUnt￿rS on f und raising activrties
(j'umble sales. quizzes. etc.).
Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
See attached Chairman's Report for the Annual General Meeting of
DVHMC - 6th November 2023.
Section E
Financial review
TAR
March 2012

Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Total cash a￿1 irniestrnent furKls at year erKI were £259,739.Ct)
The policy is to hokl at Ieast 1.0 years of exFEnditure in reserve for
unfores￿￿ Vrftage Hall expenses plus the estimated expenditure on
programmed retEwals and improvemerts (current total £150,000).
Repairs armd improvements are always cosuy as the hall is over 1CK)
years old and in Ihe centre of a conservation area.
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
Not applicab
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to inclL&ae
additFonal infonnatFon. wtEre
relevant abDUtr.
the charity's pri￿1paI
sources of funds (includirvJ
any fundraising).
how expenditure has
SUPFQrted the key objectives
of the charity"
investsnent policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment pdicy
adopted.
See attached Treasurerfs Rep
Section F
other optional information
Is.
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full namels)
Cattwine Abk)tt
Positlon (eg Secretary. Chalr.
eic)
Theresa Byles
Channan
Treaswer
23d March 2026

DANBURY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
DANBURY VILL4GEHALL ISA REGISTERED CHARifyNo 1168979
Accounts for the
ear endin
31 Jul 2025 - Treasurer's Re
ort
Income
Hire income has seen a modest rise over the past financial year, showing an increase of £1770.
This increase of just under 5% reflects the increase in hire rates. Following the dip in activity due
to the covid pandemic, the Hall is very well used again and there is not much leeway to increase
the level of bookings. The income from Heathcote School continues to provide a good financial
basis for the Hall.
Interest on our savings account continues to help and these funds are retained in the savings
account. The interest on the deposit account has done better than the increase in the value of our
Investment funds. The latter must be viewed as a longer-term investment which by its nature,
fluctuates in the short term.
enditure
Our revenue expenditure is comparable to the previous year. The biggest rise was in the
insurance premium.
Headin
Renewals & Im
rovements Roof work total £8033
This was the final payment for the construction works to the spire. This was an expensive
project and highlights the need to keep a good level of resenies. When the Hall does need
major work, it tends to be costly due to the age and size of the building, and being in the
centre of the village Conservation Area.
Balances
The total balance on the cash fvnds has risen by £8995.82
The total balan￿ on the investments funds has risen by £1530.64
This allows us to continue with our programme of improvements, so that, as much as
possible, the costs are spread evenly over future years.
TB 26108r25

DANBURY VILLAGE HALL
MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE
DANBURY VILLAGE HALL IS A REGISTERED CHARSTY No. 1168979
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 JULY 2025
202412025
202312024
CASH FUNDS
Current Account
37.331.31 £
32250.76
COIF Charities Deposit Fund
94,493.98
90,278.71
Petty Cash
27.89 £
27.89
Total Cash Funds
131,853.18 £
122,857.36
INVESTMEMf ASSETS
127,866.05 £
126,335.41
Total Investment Funds
127.886.05 £
126,335.41
Prepared by Theresa Bvles
Treasu rer
Notes to the Accounts
The land and buildings of Danbury Village Hall are vested in the OfFicial Custodian
for Charities.
The fixtures and fittings are written off in the year of purchase.
The COIF Charities Investment Fund comprises:
3 lots of £5,0(K) invested between September 2009 and Mav 2010;
£15:000 invested in March 2013.
£30,000 invested An February 2022.
Movements in the COI Charities DetN)sit fund in 2021 /2022
£30,000 transferred out for the purchase of units in the Investment fund.
£15.000 transferred in from the Current AccounL
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DANBURY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMirrEE
DANBURY VILLAGE HALL IS A REGISTERED CHARrrY No. 1168979
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR YEAR TO 31 JULY 2026
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2023r24
From Trading Activilies
Lettings
From Voluntary Sources
Grants & t)onations
Fund Raising
38236.32
38236.32
36465.78
0.00
968.40
0.00
0.00
968.40
550.00
1553.38
From Assets
Interest
4215.27
43419.99
0.00
4215.27
43419.99
4463.79
43032.95
PAYMENTS
Charitable Activitiès
Cleaning. Gardening & Pdatls
Booknng Agent
Repairs & Maintenan
Utilities
9233.22
3516.13
4220.06
4802.48
1950.39
1704.74
963.51
0.00
9233.22
3516.13
4220.06
4802.48
1950.39
1704.74
963.51
8915.19
3351.29
3844.17
4097.36
1845.43
1370.00
1056.21
0.00
0.00
0.00
Rates & Refuse
Insuran
Othe¥ Items
On Assets & Equipment
Renewals & Improvements
Total Payments
8033.64
34424.17
0.00
0.00
8033.64
34424.17
15849.00
40328.65
Not Receipts for the year
8995.82
8995.82
2704.30
Transl•r to Investment Asséts
0.00
0.00
0.00
Cash fvnds last yearend
122857.36
122857.36
122857.36
Cash funds thls year end
131.853.18
£ 131.853.18£ 122,857.36
Approved by Danbury Village Hall Management committ￿ on 8 September 2025
and
ed on tts beha￿ by
. Catherine Ablott
. Theresa Byles

DANBURYVILLAGE HALL
MANAGEMENT COMMiYfEE
DANBURYVILIAGE HALLIS A REGISTERED CHAIUTY 1168979
STATEMENT OFASSETS AIYD LIABILITIES AS AT 31 JULY 2025
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Danbury Village Hall
I report on the accounts of the charitr for th¢ period ended 3 1st July 2025 which arc sct out on
pages I to 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity s trustccs are responsible for the preparation of th¢ accounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not reqUI￿d for this vear under section 144(2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independenl examination is needed.
It is mv responsibilits. to-.
ekamine the accounts under section 14) of the 201 l ACL
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(i)(b) of the 201 l Act; and
state M'hether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basi5 of independent examiner's report
MTr' eyamknats'on was carri¢d out in accordance with the general Directions given by the
Chart￿, Commission. An examination includes a revieii, of the accounting records kept bTr'
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presentcd with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations
from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all the cvidence that ivould ￿ required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a "'lrne and fair view, and the rewrt is limited to those matters
set out in the statement kloii".
Independent examiner's statement
In conncction ￿1th mv examination: no matter has comc to mi, attention..
.hich gives me reasonable cause to kli¢vc thaL in any material respecL the
requircments"
to keep accounting records in accordance ￿7th section 130 of the 2011 Act. and
to prepare accounts ￿'hICh accord with the accounting ffcords and comply with
the accounting requirements of the 201 l Act
have not been met. or
to which, in my opinion: attention should be drawn in ordcr to enable a propcr
understanding of the a¢￿Unts to be reached.
Sallv Coughlan
Chartered Accountant
4 Hopping Jacks Lane
Danburv
Essex
CM3 4PN
Date 18 February 2026