Sidbury Village Hall CIO (Registered Charity No.: 1184446)
Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts
31 March 2025
Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
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| Trustees’ Annual Report | 2 - 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes | 6 - 10 |
Reference and administration details
Sidbury Village Hall Fore Street Sidbury Sidmouth Devon EX10 0SD
Management Committee (Trustees):
The members of the Management Committee who served during the financial year are as follows:
Trustees
Simon Belither Adam Chinery Chelsea Cross Roger Davey – Chairman Sue Gooding – Secretary Hazel Hallett Monica Hennessy – Bookings Secretary
Bradley Jenkins – Vice Chairman John Rush Graham Shepherd Nicholas Webb – appointed 31 July 2024 Malcolm Williams Bill Wilkinson – Treasurer
Friends of the Village Hall
Mary Dowell Rosemary Sowden Lynden Webb
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
Trustees’ Annual Report
Objectives and activities
Sidbury Village Hall CIO (the “Hall”) is a charity, registered with the Charity Commission, the purpose of which is to improve the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Sidbury through the maintenance and administration of the Hall. The Hall, which is leased from The Sidbury Manor Estate until 2029, is vested in the name of the Official Custodian of Charities.
The Hall provides facilities to be used by a diverse range of individuals, organisations, clubs and societies for a variety of recreational, sporting and cultural activities.
Structure, governance, management and public benefit
The affairs of the Hall are managed on a voluntary basis by the Management Committee (the “Committee”), the members of which are also, under Charities Regulations, the Trustees of the Charity (“Trustees”). The Committee is assisted by a number of individuals, known as the Friends of the Village Hall who are co-opted or appointed by clubs and other organisations in the Village of Sidbury.
Details of the members of the Committee who served during the year to 31 March 2025 are given on page 1. Regular management is provided by the Chairman, Secretary, Bookings Secretary and Treasurer.
As providers of a Community Building used by members of the public, the Committee faces increasing regulation and associated compliance costs. The Committee keeps itself up to date on such matters through information provided by the Community Council for Devon and the Charity Commission. The Hall is a member of the Community Council for Devon.
The Committee continually ensures that the facilities provided in the Hall are of an appropriate standard and quality and that the fabric and building is maintained in good repair. The Committee confirm that they have paid due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding which activities the Hall should undertake.
Regular users of the Hall include the drama club, indoor bowls, badminton, table tennis, the Women’s Institute and art group.
To minimise financial risk the Hall’s insurance cover includes public liability, buildings and contents, loss of revenue and trustee indemnity. Reserves are maintained to cover anticipated and future costs in the event of a reduction in income, to fund expenditure of a capital nature, to maintain the fabric and building of the Hall and to meet the cost of future projects that will improve or extend the available facilities. The level of reserves is based on a multiple of average annual expenditure and an allowance for capital expenditure. The Committee have taken into account guidance published by the Charity Commission on Charities and Reserves and have approved a formal policy on reserves which is proportionate to the needs of the Hall.
Financial review
All the Hall’s finances relate to its charitable activity which is the maintenance and administration of the Hall.
The total net deficit for the year, after depreciation, was £876 ( 2024:surplus - £ 5,321. A detailed analysis of income is provided in note 3 of the accounts on pages 7 and a detailed analysis of expenditure is provided in note 4 on page 8.
At 31 March the Hall’s General Fund was £72.047 ( 2024: £72,923) . Bank and cash balances were £70,462 ( 2024: £66,770 ).
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
Financial review continued
The highlights to note are:
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Income from the bar is considerably less than in previous years;
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The affiliated clubs have suffered a general loss in members which has reduced their usage of the Hall. 2024 benefited from an additional £2,000 from the Drama Club as a consequence of them having more productions in 2023 to make up for those lost during COVID;
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Private hires were more in number (15 compared to 12) although income was less by £74. 2024 benefited from income from the Honiton Drama Group;
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The decrease in the amount received from the WI, £500, reflects the reduction in number of hires whilst the increase of £69 from the art group and classes reflects a small increase in the number of hires. It is pleasing to note a number of different hires, and it is hoped that this can be sustained and developed;
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As in 2023/24, we have experienced significant problems dealing with our energy providers Scottish Power and, previously, EDF. The gas smart meter is anything but! It cannot provide readings of usage and the Chair and myself have spent hours dealing with totally ineffective support centres. The gas costs included in these accounts include a substantial catch up of nearly £2,000 from EDF covering May 2023 to May 2024. The cost of usage since then is based on estimates and could be substantially understated. Accordingly, I have provided for a contingency of £2,000. The electricity cost, whilst considerably less than 2024 is based on actual readings on 25 March 2025.
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Repair costs are less as 2024 includes the cost of the Fire Risk and Emergency Assessment and the subsequent follow up work on fire doors, safety signs and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
The Committee’s responsibilities for accounting, reporting and filing are set out below. Whilst the financial systems and processes do not fully meet all those suggested by the Charity Commission, they are considered appropriate considering the nature, scope and sources of the Hall’s financial transactions.
Statement of Committee members’ responsibilities
As a charity it is important that the Committee can demonstrate that money received is used properly in meeting its charitable objectives. All Committee members have a responsibility to protect the Hall’s funds and property.
Under charity law the Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Hall meets its accounting, reporting and filing requirements. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The Committee declare that they have approved this Annual Report.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
William Wilkinson Treasurer 21 May 2025
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Year ended | Year ended | ||
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| 31 March | 31 March | ||
| Notes | 2024 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Incoming resources | 3 | ||
| Charitable activities | 9,337 | 7,710 | |
| Other trading activities | 6,040 |
3,636 |
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| 15,377 |
11,346 |
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| Resources expended | 4 | ||
| Charitable activities | 9,415 | 11,581 | |
| Other trading activities | 641 |
641 |
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| 10,056 |
12,222 |
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| Net income | 5,321 | (876) | |
| Reconciliation of funds | 9 | ||
| Funds brought forward | 67,602 |
72,923 |
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| Funds carried forward | 72,923 | 72,047 |
The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these accounts.
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
| Balance sheet At 31 March 2024 Notes Fixed assets 5 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 6 Debtors and prepayments 7 Stock Creditors:amounts falling due within one year 8 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Represented by: General Fund (unrestricted) 9 |
2024 £ £ 5,731 66,770 2,105 252 69,127 1,935 67,192 __ 72,923 ====== 72,923 _____ 72,923 ====== |
£ 70,462 540 240 71,242 3,909 |
2025 £ 4,714 67,333 ______ 72,047 ====== 72,047 |
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| 74,047 ====== |
These accounts were approved by the Trustees on 21 May 2025 and were signed on their behalf by R Davey and W Wilkinson.
The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these accounts.
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
(Forming part of the accounts)
1 Basis of preparation
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The Hall constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
2. Accounting policies
Hire income, donations and income from affiliated clubs is generally included in the statement of financial activities when the Hall is legally entitled to it and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Income from fund raising events and the provision of bar facilities is recognised when received and is stated net after the deduction of expenses.
Interest arising on bank deposits and income from the electrical feed in tariff scheme is included in the statement of financial activities when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Expenditure is included on an accruals basis.
Assets which cost more than £2,000 are capitalised and the cost written off over their estimated useful economic life. Expenditure which is less than this is written off in the year in which it is incurred.
PV solar panels 20 years Equipment 5 years Curtains 10 years
Financial instruments, cash and bank balances, receivables, and payables, are recognised in the balance sheet when the Hall becomes a party to a financial contract. They are recorded at cost and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Due allowance is made for impaired receivables (doubtful debts).
Stocks are stated at the lower of their cost or net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items.
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Hall to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
The Hall has charitable status and is exempt from taxation. The Hall is not registered for value added tax (VAT) and accordingly expenditure includes VAT which cannot be recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
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Notes (Forming part of the accounts)
| 3 Analysis of income 2024 £ Charitable activities – hire income Private hires 1,064 Art classes 1,098 Sidbury WI 1,015 Fireworks - Martial Arts - Band practice - Pickleball - Hire of equipment 20 _____ 3,197 Charitable activities – affiliated clubs Short Mat Bowls 1,250 Sidbury into Drama 3,500 Table Tennis 800 Badminton 590 6,140 Total 9,337 Clubs affiliated to the Hall are responsible for their own financial affairs. £ Other trading activities Sidbury Fair: refreshments 513 Sidbury Fair: bric-a-bac 150 Bar at Hall functions 2,941 Feed in tariff: PV Solar Cells 2,436 6,040 |
2024 £ 990 1,167 515 180 158 50 120 160 _____ 3,340 950 2,000 980 440 4,370 7,710 £ 377 - 799 2,460 3,636 |
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
| Notes (Forming part of the accounts) 4 Analysis of expenses Charitable activities Repairs and renewals Toilet tiling Guttering Gas certificate and boiler service/catering safety Kitchen equipment Defibrillator support WiFi installation Electrical and lights Fire equipment service Fire regulation review and follow up work Refrigeration – chiller repair/new fridge Solar panels – cleaning EFTPOS terminal Plumbing Other Water Heat and light: Gas Electricity Caretaking and cleaning Insurance Licence fees Community Council for Devon Bank charges and credit card fees Administration expenses Depreciation - equipment (note 5) Other trading activities Depreciation – PV solar cells (note 5) |
2024 2025 £ £ 209 320 - 246 174 240 - 158 125 105 - 98 - 57 150 55 1,482 - 394 - 160 - 95 - 89 - 2,878 1,280 150 272 372 3,101 2,045 2.821 1,725 1,620 1,346 1,553 329 327 50 50 122 111 22 70 376 376 6,537 10,301 9,415 11,581 641 641 |
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Notes
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| (Forming part of the accounts) 5 Fixed assets PV Solar Cells £ Cost At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 12,830 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 7,851 Charge for the year 641 At 31 March 2025 8,492 Net book value At 31 March 202 4,979 At 31 March 2025 4,338 6 Cash at bank and in hand Cash Current 7 Debtors and prepayments Debtors Amounts receivable – Affiliated Club Prepayments Defibrillator Support |
Chairs Curtains £ £ 2,664 3,760 2,664 3,008 - 376 2.664 3,384 - 752 - 376 2024 £ 340 66,430 66,770 2024 £ 2,000 105 ______ 2,105 |
Total £ 19,254 13,523 1,017 14,540 5,731 4,714 2025 £ 150 70,312 70,462 2025 £ - 540 __ _ 540 |
Total £ 19,254 |
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| 3,008 376 |
13,523 1,017 |
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| 3,384 |
14,540 |
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| 752 | 5,731 | |||
| 376 | 4,714 | |||
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Sidbury Village Hall Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
(Forming part of the accounts)
| 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors Trade creditors Hire in advance Accruals Scottish Power/EDF – gas and electricity Administration expenses 9 Funds At 1 April 2023 Net income At 31 March 2024 Net deficit for the year At 31 March 2025 |
2024 £ - 72 1,846 17 1,935 |
2025 £ - 3,846 63 3,909 Total £ 67,602 5,321 72,923 (876) 74,047 |
2025 £ - 3,846 63 |
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| 3,909 |
10 Related party transactions
Expenses incurred by members of the Management Committee on behalf of the Hall are reimbursed.
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