Farnborough
Village Hall
Registered Charity No 1174761
Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe
Year ended 31 March 2025

Farnborough Vlllage Hall
Trustees Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 March 2025
Introduction
The principal activity of the Charity continues to be the operation, maintenance. and
upkeep of Farnborough Village Hallforthe benefit of the inhabitants of Farnborough
Village. Prior to 1"April 2018 Famborough Willage Hall operated as an unincorporated
charity {Registered Charity Number 223383) During2017 a new charitywas created as
a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Charity Number 1174761) to take
over the Assets and Liabilities of the old Charityand then continue to maintain and
operate the Hall. This transfertook place as atthe close of business on 31 March 2018.
The Trustees
NickAbbott
Robin Walker
Jo Baird
(Appointed 11 April 20241appointed as Chairman 6 June 2024)
(Resigned as Chairman/ appointed as Secretary 6 June 2024)
( Lettings Officer)
(Resigned 6 June 2024)
(Appointed 11 April 2024)
Sue EILFS
Richard Bush
Jenny Kerr
John Tinham
Tim James
Officers
Brian Abbott
(Resigned 11 April2024)
(Appointed 6 June 2024)
Bookkeeper. He is not a tiustee due to conflicts of interest and
does not have a vote at trustee meetings.
Results
Income for the year was É25,827 (2024- £24,718). Lettings income amounted to
£25.067 (2024 £24,136). Expenditure incurred was £24.567 (2024- £25,638). During
the year the Trustees
Treated and polished the Hallfloor
Installed WIFI
Repaired and replaced the main entry door
Replaced tables used by hirers
Removed oLd ducting
Reserves
The total reserves atthe year end were £49,820 (2024 - £48.560). The Trustees have set
a target of maintaining a designated reserve for major repairs and improvements to the
hall of between {£40,000 and £50.000) . For 2025 the Trustees have agreed a designated
reserve of £49.000 (2024- £48,000).
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Trustees Annual Report forthe year ended 31 March 2025
Reserves continued
The Trustees consider thatthe reserves are currently adequate to maintain and run the
halL.
Future Plans
The Trustees pLan to continue to maintain the Village Hall in future years. The planned
workwas carried out last year and included a structural survey as suggested by a
builder. New majorworks pLanned for next yearare:
Renewing lighting and extractorfans in toilets and kitchen
Renewing hand (Iriers in the toilets
Renewing lighting in corridors
Considering repLacing aLLthe ceilingtiles.
Risk
The Trustees have reviewed the risks to the Charity and have acted to mitigate and
control them. The Trustees considerthat the major risks are personaL injury to the users
and volunteers, fire. and vandalism to the building. The Trustees continue to maintain
the premises and undertake regular tests. and considerthere is adequate insurance in
place.
The other major risk is succession pLanning for the Trustees and ensuringthat no
regular hirer is represented by a majority of the Trustee Board.
Going Concern
The Trustees are considering increasingthe Hall hire rates to coverthe increased
running costs. In view of level of reserves the Trustees considerthat the Village Hall is
still a going concern.
Agreed bythe Trustees
The Trustees approved the Trustees report on 2210412025 and authorised the Chairman
to sign on their behalf.
NickAbbott {Chairman) Date 22104/2025
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Farnborough Willage Hall
Independent Examiners Reportforthe year ended 31 March 2025
I report on the accounts of the charityfor the year ended 31 March 2025,
which are set out on pages 6 to 8
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
It is my responsibilityto:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act,
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and
state whether particular matters have come to myattention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions
issued by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations
from the trustees concerning any such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be
required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fairview,.
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Farnborough Village Hall Independent Examiners Report continued
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material
respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of
the Charities Act 2011" and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities
Act 2011
have not been met; or
2. to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable
nderstanding of the accounts to be reached.
Raymond
Retired Accountant
25, The Dale
Keston
Kent
BR2 6HW
22104125
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Farnborough Willage Hall
Statement of FinanclalA¢tivittes forthe Year Ended 31103125
Notes
2025
2025
Unrestricted De$ignat8d
2025
Total
2024
Income
Charitable Income
Acthiities fOrGeneratI￿ Funds
Interest
Totsl Incoming Resources
200
25.067
200
25.067
560
25,827
75
24.136
507
24.718
560
25.267
Expendtture
Charitable Expenditure
Net income/{expenditure} and net
movements in funds for year
Transfer bètween Funds
Income over Expenditure
Reconcilllation of Funds
Reserves brought Forward
Resèryes Cwried For¥vard
15.915
8,652
(8.092)
24.567
1,260
25638
(920)
(9.092)
9.092
1.000
1.260
(920)
560
820
48.000
48.560
49.480
49.000 49.820 48,560
The Statsment of FinanclalActlvitles Inciudos au gains arKI Io8S98 recognised in
the year. AU Income aml Expenditure dwlve trom contlnuing Activities
Balance Shaetas at31 March
2025
Notos
2025
2025
Unrestricted Designated Total
2024
Flxed Assets
Curront assets
Debtors
Bank & Cash
Total Current Assets
7,198
7.198
1,028
56.198
48.907
56,198 49.935
49,000
49,000
Less credlth due within 12
months
{6.378)
(6.378) (1.375)
Reserves Carrlèd Forward
820
49.820 48.560
Notes 1 to 8 fi>rm an Fntegrat part of these financlal ststements
The Trustees approved the Finanoial Statements on 2210412025 and aLrthorlsod the Chair
to slgn on their behalt
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Farnborough Willage Hall
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31103125
Note
Incoming Resources from Charitable Acllvltles
2025
200
2024
75
Donations
2 Income from Activitles for Generating Income
2025
22.935
2.132
2(Y24
22.602
1,534
Regular Hirers
CasualHirers
25.067 ¥136
Ail eypenditure incurr&J by the Charity in 2025 & 2024 is
in respect of maintaining and improving the vtllage haH
for its use by 118 benef￿lar1eS. All trustees are volunteers
and are not paid for their seNices as a trustee. £3,(KJO
has b*n paid to one Tnjstee {including connect8J
Fersons) fcf ServI￿S and goods purchased on LEha￿ of
the village hall 12024 nil)
2025
2024
15.915
13,607
8.652
12.031
24567 25.638
Recurring Expenditure
Non Recurring Expenditure
4 Tangible Fixed Assets
The Charfty owns the freehokj cl Ihe hall and ts grounds, vthich were thJnalegJ
in tIE late 18￿￿'S. The Tll￿tees do not have the skills to place a value on ttr
land and propety and consKlerthe expense of thtsining a valuatKin a
ohibitive and Unr￿CesSary.
5 Debtors
Every ye8rthe Trustees ende8vourto ensure that all rerts are patd before the year end.
2025
Rent Outstanding
1.IY28
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Farnborough Hall
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31/03125 continued
Note
6 Bank and Cash
Business SavingsAccount
Current Account
52.733
3.465
56.198
48.666
2.476
51.142
7 Creditors
Creditors & Accnjais
Casual Hire paid in advance
2025
5,734
285
1,375
6.378
8 Resarves
The Ch8ritydoes not h8ve any restricted resetves.
A designated reserve h8s been created to fun(1 the major
repairs that are required to maintain a building over 100
years old. The Trustees have agreed that the target for
this fund is between £40.000 and £50.000. The Trustee8
have replenished this fund to a balance of £49,0(Ki as at
the year end (2024 -£48.(N)O)
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