
## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** 

**From 01 October 2021 to 30 September 2022 Charity name:     Brushford Parish Hall CIO Charity registration number:   1176214** 

## **Objectives and Activities** 


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Summary of the purposes of the  To establish and run a village hall and to<br>charity as set out in its governing promote for the benefit of the<br>document inhabitants of the Parish of Brushford and<br>surrounding area (“area of benefit”)<br>without distinction of sex, sexual<br>orientation, age, disability, nationality,<br>race or political, religious or other<br>opinions the provision of facilities for<br>recreation or other leisure time<br>occupation of individuals who have need<br>of such facilities by reason of their youth,<br>age, infirmity or disablement, financial<br>hardship or social and economic<br>circumstances or for the public at large<br>in the interests of social welfare and with<br>the object of improving the conditions of<br>life of the said inhabitants.<br>Summary of the main activities in Hire of the facilities for sports, keep fit,<br>relation to those purposes for the weddings and other local clubs and<br>public benefit, in particular, the  groups, coffee mornings, IT help and<br>activities, projects or services  assistance events, popup bar nights,<br>identified in the accounts. charity fundraising, social events and<br>functions for the local community.<br>Statement confirming whether  The trustees have had regard to the<br>the trustees have had regard to  guidance issued by the Charity<br>the guidance issued by the  Commission on public benefit.<br>Charity Commission on public<br>benefit<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Our volunteers are a key element to our success and their invaluable contribution to the maintenance and upkeep of the Parish Hall and the running of our events Contribution made by volunteers is very much appreciated by the Trustees and the community. Other 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

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||Summary of the main<br>achievements of the charity,<br>identifying the diference the<br>charity’s work has made to the<br>circumstances of its benefciaries<br>and any wider benefts to<br>community.|The charity has provided for the<br>inhabitants of the Parish of Brushford and<br>surrounding area inclusive social and<br>community events, without bias or<br>distinction of any group. These events<br>have contributed to raising the<br>community social awareness and<br>engagement of the residents.||



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Performance of fundraising  In line with projected budget and<br>activities against objectives set previous years.<br>Investment performance against  N/A<br>objectives<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Financial Review** 


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Review of the charity’s financial  The financial position of the Brushford<br>position at the end of the period Parish Hall CIO at the end of the period is<br>as forecast and on budget.<br>Statement explaining the policy  Reserves are held including a<br>for holding reserves stating why  contingency fund to finance 1 year<br>they are held operating costs, uninsured losses,<br>buildings maintenance, infrastructure<br>and equipment replacement or upgrades<br>planned or unexpected.<br>Amount of reserves held Policy of £9,000.00 as contingency as<br>well as<br>£10,000.00 in reserve.  Current reserves<br>at 30 September 2022 are currently<br>standing in excess of £34,000.00.<br>Reasons for holding zero reserves N/A<br>Details of fund materially in  N/A<br>deficit<br>Explanation of any uncertainties  N/A<br>about the charity continuing as a<br>going concern<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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The charity’s principal sources of  Premises Hire charges.<br>funds (including any fundraising)<br>Bar & Social Events Nights.<br>Special events.<br>Investment policy and objectives  As described in Reserves and Investment Policy<br>including any social investment  available on htps://brushfordparishhall.org.uk/wp-<br>policy adopted content/uploads/BPH-CIO-Reserves-and-<br>Investments-Policy-220124.pdf<br>A description of the principal  Loss of hire charges through customer<br>risks facing the charity  non-return.<br>Sudden increases in expenditure.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




Unexpected repairs to property. Reduced local support. Engagement of community in using the hall. Other 



## **Structure, Governance and Management** 


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Description of charity’s trusts:<br>Type of governing document  Constitution<br>How is the charity constituted? Charitable Incorporated Organisation<br>Trustee selection methods  Members elect Trustees at an Annual<br>including details of any  General Meeting.<br>constitutional provisions e.g.<br>Also, charity trustees may at any time<br>election to post or name of any<br>decide to appoint an individual as a<br>person or body entitled to<br>trustee to fill any vacancy on the board,<br>appoint one or more trustees<br>but any trustee so appointed may only<br>serve until the next annual general<br>meeting (they may stand for appointment<br>to a full term as trustee at that meeting if<br>eligible to do so).<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Reference and Administrative details** 


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Charity name Brushford Parish Hall CIO<br>Other name the charity  None<br>uses<br>Registered charity  1176214<br>number<br>Charity’s principal  Brushford Parish Hall<br>address<br>Brushford New Road<br>Brushford<br>Dulverton<br>TA22 9AH<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Dates acted if not for<br>Trustee name Office (if any)<br>whole year<br>David Davies Chair<br>Paul Young Vice-chair<br>Richard Brentnall Secretary<br>Malcolm Godfrey Treasurer<br>Tadeusz Sochanik<br>Barbara Wilson<br>Katherine Hammond Resigned Nov 2021<br>Dates acted if not for<br>Committee Office (if any)<br>whole year<br>Lyn Young Booking Officer<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Accounts** 

## **Fixed Assets** 


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Freehold Property 318,637.48<br>Furniture and Fixtures 29,837.25<br>Accumulated Depreciation (13,573.00)<br>Net Book Value 16,235.25<br>334,901.73<br>Total Fixed Assets<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Current Assets** 


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Stock 950.00<br>Debtors Control Account 605.50<br>Brushford Parish Hall CIO NatWest  8,410.08<br>Current Account<br>Brushford Parish Hall Old Charity  50.00<br>Account<br>Brushford Parish Hall CIO NatWest  26,015.56<br>Reserve Account<br>Petty Cash 216.41<br>PayPal 40.00<br>36,287.55<br>Total Current Assets<br>Current Liabilities<br>Total Current  0.00<br>Liabilities<br>Total Assets less  371,189.28<br>Current Liabilities<br>NET Assets 371,189.28<br>Capital and Reserves<br>P&L Account 0.00<br>Retained Profit & Undistributed  371,189.28<br>Reserves<br>371,189.28<br>Total Capital and<br>Reserves<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Turnover<br>Hall Hire 9,203.20<br>Fundraising - Bar 3,741.22<br>Christmas Fair 903.35<br>Insurance Claims 4,797.82<br>Donations for ECVP 215.00<br>Donations received 2,275.05<br>Grants received from SWT 2,667.00<br>Fundraising - Bookmart 234.65<br>£24,037.29<br>Total Turnover<br>Less Cost of Sales<br>Bar Expenditure 1,966.97<br>Opening Stock 1,181.61<br>Closing Stock 950.00<br>Community Event Expenditure 546.40<br>£2,744.98<br>Total Cost of Sales<br>£21,292.31<br>Gross Profit<br>Less Expenses<br>Advertising 178.18<br>First Aid Course 148.50<br>Miscellaneous Expenses 181.67<br>Water Rates 207.50<br>Electricity 1,967.44<br>Other Heating Costs 486.94<br>Licences 562.94<br>Telephone and Mobile Charges 63.52<br>Broadband Internet and Fax 463.67<br>Hosting Fees and IT Consumables 404.47<br>Audit and Accountancy Fees 17.65<br>Repairs and Renewals 85.98<br>Cleaning 1,388.77<br>Premises Expenses 7,405.61<br>Bank Interest Paid 15.29<br>Bank Charges 58.74<br>Depreciation 1,800.00<br>Donations 40.00<br>Subscriptions 100.00<br>Insurance 1,221.02<br>£16,767.31<br>Total Expenses<br>£4,525.00<br>Profit<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




## **Declarations** 

**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** 

**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** 


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Signature(s) D J Davies<br>Malcolm Godfrey<br>Full name(s) David James Davies<br>    Position (eg<br>Secretary, Chair, Chairman Treasurer<br>etc)<br>Date 30 November 2022<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


