Warsash READING ROOM AND Victory Hall Reg. Charity: 1171803
Chairman: Mr D McNeill Treasurer: Mr B Russell Secretary:
27 Warsash Road Warsash SO31 9HW Telephone: 01489 572913
Annual Report of the Trustees of the Warsash Victory Hall 2023/24
In line with the objectives in the Hall’s constitution, the Victory Hall Charity continues to provide and maintain the building for the use of the inhabitants of Hook and Warsash, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Several activities can take place at the same time due to the layout of the building. Regular users include Slimming World, Senior Citizens Luncheon Club, a Choir, Bowls and Badminton Clubs plus there are Keep Fit, Slimming World and Dancing Classes every weekday.
Other Clubs have regular monthly bookings, i.e., Flower Club, Horticultural Society, Warsash Residents' Association and U3A.
Casual user events such as Music Festivals, Drama Productions, Concerts and art and craft shows also help to make the Victory Hall a lively social community meeting place, The Hall is also regularly used by Blood donors and for Local and General Elections. The Hall has also been used for a number of Wedding receptions over the past year. It is estimated that normally over 1500 people use the hall each week.
The financial report ending 31st March 2024 shows that bookings have recovered to pre-covid levels. Our financial position remains healthy with income generally exceeding expenditure each month.
Projects completed during the year include the following:
Replacement of all hall fluorescent lighting with LED fixtures New stacking chairs for the Main Hall and Bartholomew Room Installation of 2 additional CCTV Cameras Erection of fencing at rear of car park and additional groundworks Alterations to the drainage and layout of the rear gent’s toilet and conversion to a unisex facility.
Our Last Night of the Proms Fundraiser in September raised over £1,100 and in February we had a concert with the Band of the Hampshire Constabulary which raised a further £950. Our fundraising for the accessible toilet project continues with an initial crowdfunding campaign raising over £900. We have also received generous offers of funding, in support of this project, from the Warsash residents Association and the Solent Singers. We expect to run further crowdfunding campaigns in the coming months and are exploring other funding sources for this project.
Overall, the Trustees feel the Hall is in a very good position to move forward over the coming years. The Trustees would like to thank the Hall Manager Karen, for all her hard work over the past year.
The Trustees will continue to progress further improvements to the Hall’s fabric and facilities.
Derrick McNeill Chairman Victory Hall Management Committee 9th May 2024
Email: manager@victoryhall.org.uk
Website: www.victoryhall.org.uk
ACA Jacky Gregory
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Church Lodge, Church Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9GF Telephone: 01489 885491 E-mail: jagregory@talk21.com
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Victory Hall Management Committee
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the The Victory Hall Management Committee Trust (the Trust)for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 2 to 3.
Responsibilites and basis of reprort
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 respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect to the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jacky Gregory Chartered Accountant 10 May 2024
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VICTORY HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 31 MARCH 2024
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| RECEIPTS Bar Trading Account Sales Less: Purchases Wages Bar Profit/(Loss) Lettings Grants/Donations Other Income Interest Received TOTAL INCOME PAYMENTS Salaries and Wages Utilities: Gas Electricity Water Rates Waste Telephone Overheads: Maintainence & renewals Advertising Bank charges Dues and Subscriptions Honoraria Insurance Printing & stationery Audit fee Professional Fees Sundries TOTAL EXPENDITURE EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENSES |
17,102 7,422 4,474 11,897 5,205 73,963 745 3,170 1,628 79,506 84,711 25,585 5,189 3,821 1,223 1,242 930 12,404 24,731 135 177 1,157 1,400 2,276 305 300 35 528 31,045 69,033 £15,678 2023/24 |
£ £ 15,135 6,173 4,334 10,508 4,628 68,952 2,003 1,325 270 72,549 77,177 23,362 4,623 3,609 1,051 976 1,067 11,325 42,210 43 4 1,275 2,065 149 275 35 347 46,403 81,090 £(3,913) 2022/23 |
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VICTORY HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 31 MARCH 2024
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Hand Bank Account Charities Official Investment Fund VAT CAPITAL ACCOUNT Accumulated balance at 1 April Plus/(less) excess/(defecit) of income over payments Accumulated balance at 31 March |
2023/24 £ 325 20,546 40,513 487 61,871 46,193 15,678 £61,871 |
2022/23 £ 170 16,194 28,885 944 46,193 50,106 (3,913) £46,193 |
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ACA Jacky Gregory
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Church Lodge, Church Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9GF Telephone: 01489 885491 E-mail: jagregory@talk21.com
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Victory Hall Management Committee
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the The Victory Hall Management Committee Trust (the Trust)for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 2 to 3.
Responsibilites and basis of reprort
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 respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
-
accounting records were not kept in respect to the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
-
the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jacky Gregory Chartered Accountant 10 May 2024
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VICTORY HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 31 MARCH 2024
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| RECEIPTS Bar Trading Account Sales Less: Purchases Wages Bar Profit/(Loss) Lettings Grants/Donations Other Income Interest Received TOTAL INCOME PAYMENTS Salaries and Wages Utilities: Gas Electricity Water Rates Waste Telephone Overheads: Maintainence & renewals Advertising Bank charges Dues and Subscriptions Honoraria Insurance Printing & stationery Audit fee Professional Fees Sundries TOTAL EXPENDITURE EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENSES |
17,102 7,422 4,474 11,897 5,205 73,963 745 3,170 1,628 79,506 84,711 25,585 5,189 3,821 1,223 1,242 930 12,404 24,731 135 177 1,157 1,400 2,276 305 300 35 528 31,045 69,033 £15,678 2023/24 |
£ £ 15,135 6,173 4,334 10,508 4,628 68,952 2,003 1,325 270 72,549 77,177 23,362 4,623 3,609 1,051 976 1,067 11,325 42,210 43 4 1,275 2,065 149 275 35 347 46,403 81,090 £(3,913) 2022/23 |
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VICTORY HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 31 MARCH 2024
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash in Hand Bank Account Charities Official Investment Fund VAT CAPITAL ACCOUNT Accumulated balance at 1 April Plus/(less) excess/(defecit) of income over payments Accumulated balance at 31 March |
2023/24 £ 325 20,546 40,513 487 61,871 46,193 15,678 £61,871 |
2022/23 £ 170 16,194 28,885 944 46,193 50,106 (3,913) £46,193 |
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