Trustee Re rt for the 1 Bucklebu 2024 The purpose of our charity is to provide a village hall for the use of parishioners in the 8ucklebury and surroundin8 parishes. The hall has a number of regul¥ users from Community and Ywth groups, indudin8 a weekly Sewing Group. an Art Group a History Group. Horticultural Soaety Show5 and for the youth a Pony aub and weekly booking5 for Cubs, Scouts and Guide5. It is Used for many Chlldren's parties and Weddin8s and Remembrance 83therin8s. It now has a number of more commercial artivities butthese are also for the wellbeing of local inhabitsnts including Pilates. Yoga and Arts and Crafts courses. There is a quarterly seasonal supper hosted by a local chef. The trustees hosted two events in the year that raised £4.655 of which 50% was donated to local charities and the balance is used for hall maintenance and keepin8 our letting Costs low for the Community and Youth Groups. These events rely heavily on local support and volunteers for whlch we are very grateful. Lettlnss Income Increased 32% over the previous year to a record £16,418. It is unlikely we will see revenue5 increase from thls level in the future. The trustees contlnue to re-lnvest surplus Income over expendlture Into the hall to make sure It is malntslned to a high standard, We dosed the finandal year with a bank balance of £36,103. The trustees wlll continue to make investments into the hall over the coming year. The trustees believe the charity is in a strong finanaal position and will continue with its obJectJve of providln8 a quality lIage hall at a reasonable cost. Slgned by: John Brims Chair of Trustees
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