Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period
From 01 October 2024 to 30 September 2025
Charity name: Brushford Parish Hall CIO Charity registration number: 1176214
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To establish and run a village hall and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Brushford and surrounding area (“area of benefit”) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Hire of the facilities for sports, keep fit, weddings and other local clubs and groups, coffee mornings, IT help and assistance events, popup bar nights, charity fundraising, social events and functions for the local community. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees have had reference and regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional)
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| Contribution made by volunteers | 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 is very much appreciated by the Trustees and the local communityover this lastyear. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to community. |
The charity has provided for the community living in the Parish of Brushford and surrounding area inclusive social and community events, without bias or distinction of any group. These events have contributed to raising the community social awareness and the engagement of the residents. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Finances are In line with projections and financial targets for the year. |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The financial position of the Brushford Parish Hall CIO at the end of the period is as forecast and on budget. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Reserves are held including a contingency fund to finance 1 year operating costs, uninsured losses, buildings maintenance, infrastructure and equipment replacement or unplanned or unexpected expenditure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Policy of £9,000.00 as a minimum contingency fund with an additional £10,000.00 in reserve. Current reserves at 30 September 2025 are standing in excess of £36,000.00. |
| Reasons for holdingzero reserves | N/A |
| Details of fund materiallyin deficit | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
N/A |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Premises Hire charges. Bar & Social Event Nights. Special events and Seasonal Fairs. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
As described in Reserves and Investment Policy available on https://brushfordparishhall.org.uk/wp- content/uploads/BPH-CIO-Reserves-and- Investments-Policy-220124.pdf |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Loss of hire charges through customer non- return. Sudden increases in expenditure. Unexpected repairs to property. Reduced local support and engagement of community in using the hall. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of Charity’s Trusts: | |
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| Type of governing document | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Members elect Trustees at the Annual General Meeting. Charity trustees may at any time decide to appoint an individual as a trustee to fill any vacancy on the board, but any trustee so appointed may only serve until the next annual general meeting (they may stand for appointment to a full term as trustee at that meeting if eligible to do so). |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Brushford Parish Hall CIO |
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| Other name the charityuses | None |
| Registered charitynumber | 1176214 |
| Charity’s principal address | Brushford Parish Hall Brushford New Road Brushford Dulverton TA22 9AH |
| Trustee name | Office(if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
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| David Davies | Chair | |
| Paul Young | Vice-chair | |
| Richard Brentnall | Secretary | |
| Tadeusz Sochanik | ||
| Barbara Wilson | ||
| Joanne Blackmore | ||
| Juliet Harrison | Treasurer | |
| Committee | Office(if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
| Lyn Young | Bookings Officer | |
Accounts – Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets
| Fixed Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Freehold Property | £318,637.48 | |
| Furniture and Fixtures | £34,062.25 | |
| Accumulated Depreciation | (£17,173.00) | |
| Net Book Value | £16,889.25 | |
| Total Fixed Assets | £335,526.73 |
Current Assets
| Stock | £1,194.28 | |
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| Debtors Control Account | £119.50 | |
| Brushford Parish Hall CIO Coop Current Account | £2,183.98 | |
| Brushford Parish Hall CIO Coop Reserve Account | £14,042.40 | |
| Brushford Parish Hall CIO Redwood Bank Reserve | £30.000.00 | |
| Petty Cash | £340.00 | |
| PayPal Account | £20.00 | |
| Total Current Assets | £47,900.16 |
Current Liabilities
| Current Liabilities | SumUp Card Processing Manual Adjustments |
£3224.76 £262.49 |
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| Total Current Liabilities | £3487.25 | |
| Current NET Assets | £44,412.91 | |
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | £379,939.64 |
Capital & Reserves
| Capital and Reserves | ||
|---|---|---|
| P&L Account | £0.00 | |
| Retained Profit & Undistributed Reserves | £379,939.64 | |
| Total Capital and Reserves | £379,939.64 |
Accounts – Profit & Loss
Income
| Accounts – Profit | & Loss | |
|---|---|---|
| Income | ||
| Hall Hire | £10,665.00 | |
| Fundraising - Bar | £3,245.50 | |
| Christmas Fair | £190.00 | |
| Insurance Claims | £0.00 | |
| Other Events | £165.20 | |
| Donations received | £110.32 | |
| Grants received | £0.00 | |
| Bank Interest | £397.77 | |
| Total Income | £14,773.79 |
| Cost of Sales | ||
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| Bar Expenditure | £2880.97 | |
| Opening/Closing Stock Adjustment | £355.31 | |
| General Purchases | £14.00 | |
| Misc. Purchases | £155.75 | |
| Total Cost of Sales | £3,406.03 |
Expenses
| Expenses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advertising | £50.40 | |
| Adjustments | (£9.95) | |
| Water Rates | £123.37 | |
| Electricity | £1575.99 | |
| Heating Oil | £884.36 | |
| Licences | £421.65 | |
| BroadbandInternet | £390.17 | |
| Stationery | £25.99 | |
| Hosting Fees and IT Consumables | £90.00 | |
| Repairs and Renewals | £39.07 | |
| Cleaning | £1641.03 | |
| Premises Expences | £45.60 | |
| Insurance | £1401.28 | |
| Bank Interest Paid | (£19.02) | |
| Subscriptions | £307.61 | |
| Total Expenses | £6967.55 | |
| Profit | £4400.21 |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
| Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) D J Davies Full name(s) David James Davies Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairman Date 27thNovember 2025 |
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) D J Davies Full name(s) David James Davies Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chairman Date 27thNovember 2025 |
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D J Davies |
JM Harrison | |
David James Davies |
Juliet Marie Harrison | |
Chairman |
Treasurer | |
27thNovember 2025 |
27thNovember 2025 |