Trustees. Annual Report for the period
From
Period start date
January
To Peri(Kl end date
31
December 2025
2025
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity nam
The Freshford Village Memorial Hall
Other names charity is known b
Registered charity number (if any
1174158
Charity's principal addre
The Freshford Village Memorial Hall
Freshford Lane
Freshford, Bath
BA2 7UR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
atss acted if not for
ho
rustee name
(rfany)
e of person (or body) entitled to appoint
rustee
ifan
David Wnght
Peter Jones
Chair
Elected
T￿aSurer
Freshford Horticultural Society and
Freshford and District History Society
Elected
Alexandra Malir
Secretary
Committee member
Benjamin
Batchelor-wylam
Claudia Towner
Elected
Committee member
Elected
William Sneyd
Alison Sellers
lan Sharp
Simon Coombe
Committee member
Committee member
Committee member
Committee member
Elected
Freshford School
Friends of Freshford
Galleries Shop and FLISCA
Freshford Preschool
Abby Moore
Committee member
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Section B
mana
ement
Structure, governance and
Description of the charity's trusts
Constituts'on dated 26 July 2017
Type of goveming documen
strtutiof,,
How the charity is constrtut
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trust￿ selection method
The management committee members consist of five trustees elected at the AGM
by the Inhabitsnts of the area of benefrt. 5 trustees are appointed to represent
specified Hall user groups and up to 5 c£Fopted trustees.
Additional governance issues (Optional inforniation)
You may choose to indude
additional infonnation, where
relevant, about..
policies and pro￿du￿S
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works;
relationship with any relat
parties;
trustees, consideration of
major nsks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
On 26 July 2017, the trustees of The Freshford Village Memorial Hall (Registered
Charity No. 304545) established a Charitable Incorporated Organisation; The
Freshford Village Memorial Hall (Registered Chanty No.1174158) to take forward
the chariVs work.
By a General Vesting Dedaration made by the trustees on 18 October 2017, The
Freshford Village Memorial Hall (Registered Charity No.304545) merged with, and
transferred all its assets and propety to, The Freshford Village Memorial Hall
(Registered Chanty No. 1174158).
Ih
The merger ￿￿s registered with the Chanty Commission on 28 September 2018,
after the new ownership of the land was registered w5th the Land Registry, and The
Freshford Village Memorial Hall (304545) was removed from the Register of
Charities on the same date.
All trustees give their tt'me as volunteers and receive no remuneration or other
benefits for duties fulfilled as
art of their trustee role.
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a village hall and to promote for
the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Freshford and the neighbourhood
(°area of benefif) without distsnction of sex. sexual onentation, age, disability,
natK)nalty, ra￿ or political. religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for
recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such
faalits'es by reason of their youth, age, infinnity or disablement, financial hardship
or social and economic arCumstan￿S or for the public at large in the interests of
social vdetfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said
inhabitants.
In managing F￿shf0rd Village Memorial Hall the twstees had due regard to the
Charity Commission's public benefit guidance.
Summary of the objects of
the charity set out in its
goveming document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefrt in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees hav
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
During 2025, the Chanty's public benefit can be summarised as,.
Continued provision, maintenance and improvement of a village hall facility to
provide a regular venue for Freshford Pre-school, sporting and drama activities by
Freshford Pnmary Sthool, Freshford and District Local History Society, Freshford
and District Horticultural Soaety, Freshford Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, Warrior
Academy martÉal arts, choir pract￿￿, yoga. keep fit, strength and mobility classes,
table tennis, badminton. Buddhist SGI meetings and monthly Parish Council
meetings.
In addition the village hall is used as a onfroff venue for a wide range of events
indudin
Brownie, Rainbow and Guide
ack holida
s, Friends of Freshford fund-

raising social events, fvneral wakes. charity fund-raising jumble sales, weddings,
children's birthday parties, private parties and elections.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infonnation)
You may choose to Indude
A huge contnbution is made to F￿shf0rd Village Memonal Hall by trustees and
further statements. V•here
0￿r community volunteers. particularly with regard to development.
relevant, about".
rna1ntenan￿, management, accounkn'ng, marketing. fund-raising and preparing
policy on grant-making,
grant applications. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and
expertise the successful operatson of Freshford Village Memorial Hall would not
policy programme related
be possible.
investment.
contnbution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achieirenierits and pei"forniarice
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year
In 2025 we installed ￿ soak-away drainage systems behind the hall to reduce
the ponding of rainwater and run-off from the sports field. We managed to
maintain the Hall in good condition despite issues with a leaking flat roof over the
lobby areas. Fencing work was undertaken by the pre-school and a water
colleth'on point was established to reduce water use.
The trustees kept up to date with the changing govemment regulations and
guidan￿ with the valuable support of ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural
England) and the support of Dick Whittington from v￿RN (West of England Rural
NebNork) Risk assessments have been updated throughout the year, and the
frequency of cleaning has been increased.
The Annual Fete was held in June 2025. This event was very well attended and
raised £2.945 for the Hall.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Freshford Village Memorial Hall was opened in August 1964. After 61 years of use,
many aspects of the building are considered to be approaching the end of their
economical and structural lrfe, arKI are being replaced through the Hall's ongoing
development programme.
In order to continue to secure and sustsin the charity's viability and the Memorial
Hall's future availability to users, It is the Trustees, policy to aim to hold suffiaent
funds in unrestncted reserrfes to support anticipated major rna1ntenan￿ and
redevelopment costs. providing leverage for additional grant and community
funding
The Trustees will review the Reserves Policy and the amount of reserves held at
each Management Committee meeting.
Freshford Village Memonal Hall held £30.985 in unrestricted resep4es at 31
De￿mber 2025.
Details of any funds
materially in deficit
Not applicable

Further financial review details (Optional inforn)ation)
You may choose to include
additional informats'on, where
relevant about:
the charity's pnncipal
sources of funds
(including any
fundraising),.
how expenditure has
supported the key
objectives of the charity"
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
UMMARY
In 2025, Unrestrided Funds re￿iptS ex￿eded payments by £12,395 (2024
12,670)
Unrestncted Cash Funds at 31 December 2025 were £30,985 (2024
18,590) which equates to 14 months of general expenses (2024 10
onths).
No restricted Funds Grants and Donations were received in 2025.
Restricted Cash Funds at 31 De￿rnber 2025 were nil {2024 - £130)
RECEIPTS
Block Bookin
s". Re￿iptS were £20,3[￿ (2024 £16,244).
ccasional Bookin
s: Re￿iptS were £10,469 (2024 £9,283).
rants & Donations - Unrestricted Funds: Receipts were £2,853 (2024
1,833). Freshford Parish Council contributed £1,713 towards the running
sts of FVMH in 2025 (2024 £1,698).
Freshford & Lim
le
Stoke Fete. The surplus of £5,891 (2024 £7,458) was
hared 500A Freshford Village Memorial Hall 1500/0 Limpley Stoke Village
Hall.
IPAYMENTS
Draina
Le.. The cost of £6,204 was paid to improve drainage to the rear of the
Hall and to prevent further toilet blckages.
Section F
Other optional information
Our plans for 2026 include further fencing work to maintain our boundaries and ensure safe play areas for the
preschool. The lobby, kitchen. toilets and storage areas need renovation and a new roof is planned to stop
leakages. In 2026 we will be submitting our plans to the local authonties for approval and. rf approved we will
be commencing fund raising for this work. tf funding allows we aim to add solar panels to the new roof over this
end of the building to redu￿ our carbon footprint and our utility bills.
Grant funding will be sou
ht to make these objectives possible.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature{s)
Full name{s)
David Wnght
Peter Jones
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Chair
TreaSu￿r
Date
1110312026

THE FRESHFORD VILLAGE I*IX)RIAL HALL
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGAMSATIC*I
REIYSTERED CHARrfY NO.1174158
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUP￿s
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEthIBER 2025
2025
2025
Tdal
Fur¥
2024
2024
un￿est￿ted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
FuThJs
RECEIPTS
HI￿ of ham
Bloth booking
76.244
9.283
25,527
16.244
9.283
25.527
10.469
J,775
10,469
).775
Fundraising
Granls & nofe 2
39. 146
40.979
3,729
1,951
297
3, 729
1,951
297
Trddiro & Pa￿l￿g A￿ments
Inlertsl
Hirè of EqUipr￿n1
410
410
-2￿)
38 766
-2S)
38.766
PAYMENTS
Drairwe
Cleanir
8ookiDg Secretary & Adrrini8tr8tK
Utdities . E￿r￿ty
Water SeThices
573
5.IC
4.125
573
5.100
4,125
1,888
821
2,088
2,119
1,237
2,515
256
5.337
4.25B
1345
744
5,337
4.258
2.345
744
821
Insurance
MaintenaThz of Fieky & Play Area
Refijse cAl8rAi
Maint8nan¢s & Ryi
MUS￿ licenc
Noticeboards
Other Chairs & Trdlests
Chairs Wth ar￿15
2.261
2.261
2.119
1.237
2.515
256
130
130
178
178
10,255
2,652
23.293
15.442
4.786
10.255
2,692
23.293
15,442
4.786
Car Park resurfacirwJ & lines
Curtair
Tables
Fencing
420
420
26.371
130
26.Y)1
RECEIPTS LESS PAYMENTS
12.395
-130
12.265
IZ670
-1&549
.879
TRANSFERS BEfwEEN FUNDS
-8.614
8.614
CASH FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
18.
130
18.720
14.534
10.065
24,599
CASH FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
130
CASH FUNDS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
CAF Bank CAF Gcjd Accwnt
CAF B8nk CAF Cash AcC(x￿t
Virgin Charity DeFKtsit Accounl
17.C
1.307
283
IT,(￿0
1,437
283
2.702
283
730
283
130
OTHER IKJNETARY ASSETS AND LIABIUTIES
2025
2024
FurKIs
Funds
DEBTORS
Hirg of hall- BW l*X￿r￿j
Tradiry & Parkry Agreements
238
147
1.628
183
7,811
CREDITORS AND RECEIPTS IN ADVANCE
Hire of hall
occas￿1. 2026 t￿￿)kir
Darry Oepcsi
0￿r expenses
928
250
1,072
1,734

THE FRESHFORO VILLAGE •AEMORIAL HALL
A CHARITA￿ INCORPORATED ORGANISATK)N
REGISTEREO CHARrrY NO.1174158
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR EMDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITYE OWN USE
Buildings and land used by the charity. Th8 FreSh[￿d Village men￿al Hal, the El¢￿eth rocreatrln [￿￿1 th￿d￿'S ￿aY ar
Tho Freshforf Village IAemcml Hdl {RegrsteW Charity No.1174158) 15 the corwdte trustee of the charFVs FernW￿nt endo￿nent
on tl* tèrms of lh6 ￿$tiftg IrUs￿ The pem￿ endchwr*nt Is ts la¥J ctw in a cc￿ve￿a￿ m* YJ AlKJ￿$t 1919 Mth
These are ma￿ts1￿￿ in a sutatAe corKlil*Jn bythe Ccmmitt8e of Man￿￿1*nI ￿ ropa¥s ¥KI Y￿8¢¥nents are induded ￿ Ihe
Receipts PayTrents Ac£wnls
NOTES
1. R￿IPts and Paym•nts Accounts
The Receipts and Payn￿nts Accounts surrffiari￿ Ihe m0ven￿ ol cash of ts tharity the PUKXI.
Z Grants & Clonatlons Rec•lv•d
Restrlct•d Funds
Reslricted Funds 8re separated from Unmtrict&J Fur•Js. Th& Trustees are ot4*>J to spvKJ Restricted the patlKwlar pur￿￿e5
s&t out by th8 donc*5. Transf&rs frryn Unrestrthd FuThJs lo Restrtted Funds ar8 req￿re(l to meet any d8[￿11$ twts.
Freshford & District HcffticUttUr￿ ￿lety agreed that thw (4 £130 made in 2024 f¢y Cha￿S & Trdleys sMLld be used for Noticeboards.
BrtsW forward 31 Oe¢•mlKr 2024
Freshford & Dislrict H(w1kn￿ral s￿lety
Expenditure in XJ25
Noliceboards
Cary1￿ forwxd 31 D•tamb•r 2025
130
130
130
2025
1.713
2024
1.698
Fr8shford Parish c￿
Intel Corporab'on
Freshford & Distn"¢t Hortiojtural S
15th Bath IF￿Shf(*d) S¢￿J￿
Sur•Yry
35
2.853
Fund ralslng - Fmshfonl & Llmpl•y Stoke F*1
LimKAey Stoke VIMage H4fs shwe of the from Ihe fete was 50% in 2025 (2024. 50%)
Outstanding Guarantees and Se¢ured Debts
The trustees confwm. in a(rtharKe with the ChariaAe Inc￿￿ated Organisal•M {Generall Re9￿alK)nS 2012. that at the ￿r end the
CIO not have any wtstsnding guarantees to third parties n(ff any debL% secured on assets cl Ihe CIO.
Dat• of approval
sIgn￿ on l*h•ll ot th• tThsl•
D•¥ld Wrlght
Chair
11 March 2026
P41•r Jonas
li March X26

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report
on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
THE FRESHFORD VILLAGE MEMORIAL HALL
On accounts for the year
ended
31" DECEMBER 2025
Charity no
(rf any)
1174158
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examinats.on of the accounts of the above chanty
(llhe Tfusn for the year ended 31112r2025.
Responsibilities and basts
of report
As the chatity trustees of the Trust, you a￿ responsible for the preparation of
the accounts In accordance with the ￿qUirementS of the Charib'es Act 2011
("the Acr).
I report in respect of my examinatson of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Direthons given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act
Independent examinefs I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have
statement
come to my attention
') in connethon with the
examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any matenal respect"
accounknng records were not kept In accordan￿ with section 130 of
the Act or
or the aCc￿nts do not accA)rd the accounting records
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with
the exaMin￿On to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
' Please cklete the words in the bRckets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
11° March 2026
Name:
PHILIPPA PAYNE
Relevant professional
qualrfication(s) or body
(rf any):
Rcch ( Iq&494s)
Address:
SOUTH LODGE. HIGH STREET,
FRESHFORD
BATH BA2 7WE

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32,
Independent examinatK)n of charity accounts: directions and guidan￿ for
examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.