## Cliford Village Hall Charity 

Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 

## 1. Chair’s Introducton 

The past year has been a positive and productive one for Clifford Village Hall. As a charity dedicated to providing accessible, welcoming, and well-maintained community space, we are pleased to report steady usage, successful community events, and continued improvements to our facilities. Our mission remains to provide well equipped, suitable premises for the use of the people of Clifford and surrounding areas; to arrange facilities for local individuals, interest groups, sports and community organisations to meet and socialize; and to make available a clean, spacious environment at a fair and reasonable cost to all. 

## 2. Objectves and Actvites 

The charitable objectives of Clifford Village Hall are to: 

- Provide a safe, functional, and inclusive space for community use. 

- Support local groups, clubs, and organisations by offering affordable and flexible facilities. 

- Promote community cohesion through events and activities that bring people together. 

During 2025, the hall’s activities included: 

- Hosting regular weekly classes such as yoga, pilates, dance, and fitness sessions. 

- Providing space for community groups including craft clubs, children’s activities, senior social groups, and hobby groups. 

- Supporting local charities and organisations by offering reduced-rate or free bookings for fundraising events. 

- Hiring the hall for private functions such as birthday parties, celebrations, and meetings. 

## 3. Achievements and Performance 

We are proud to highlight the following achievements: 

- Increased hall usage, with an average weekly occupancy rate of 76%, up from 68% the previous year. 

- Upgraded facilities, including new stage curtains and emergency lighting. 



- Successful community events, such as the annual beer festival, quiz, and open day/Outlook 50[th] birthday celebration. 

- Positive user feedback, emphasising cleanliness, helpful communication, and the hall’s value to village life. 

## 4. Financial Review 

The charity remains in a stable financial position. 

Income: 

- Hall hire fees 

- Community fundraising events 

- Donations from supporters 

Expenditure: 

- Utilities and insurance 

- Maintenance and repairs 

- Equipment upgrades and capital improvements 

- Administrative costs 

## 5. Reserves Policy 

The trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to at least six months of operating costs. 

## 6. Structure, Governance, and Management 

Clifford Village Hall is managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees responsible for governance, finance, operations, and safeguarding. 

## 7. Risks and Future Plans 



Key risks include rising utility costs, and maintaining volunteer capacity. 

Plans for 2025: 

- A new playground, designed, funded and delivered. 

- Redesign and upgrade of the area at the front of the hall. 

- Expanding community events. 

- Looking into grants for energy-saving measures. 

- Recruiting additional volunteers and trustees. 

## 8. Acknowledgements 

The trustees thank all volunteers, hall users, donors, and supporters. 



Cllfford Vlllago Hall Foundatlon Accounts 2024125- CIO M 1186317
Expondityre
2025
2025
2024
2024
Balor¢¢ In Hand 1st
43221.62 35308.TI
Lettings
Suppyters
Donalion#
Insurance ReftThl
Bank Interest
25544.93 28934.20 Carelak
8OCvJ.00 7575.46 ES8(*icity
1000.00
1055.50 Gas
243.45
224.ff2 Water
588.08
243.28 R8fiJ8e Colle(*
4524.00
3682.63
3894.63
828.70
834.23
74.92
1417.35
5698.00
4681.20
5120.20
1239.64
861.59
70.13
1380.11
Inwrancé
'kll
MaintenwKe & CoMumat4e$ 8788.87 7934.24
533.78
208.69
327.98
220.00
302.50
529.00
683.80
36fNJ.LM)
0.00
504.lyj 1288.28
Flre Protection
Lkenc¢8 & Subsaipti
cA￿ets & Curtai
WIFI
01
Sub-total
Tol81
33377.86 3W34.46 Bal￿ 31st MgTth
47511.80 43221.62
Balanc• In Hand 01.04
urrent Account
Depo811 Account
Pety Ca•h
12969.68 25247.16 Current Account
30191.21 9947.32 DewiAccowrt
60.75
114.29 Pelty Cash
16701.(￿ 12969.86
30780.29 30191.21
30.25
80.75
Total
43221.62 35308.71 Tt*at
8urplu• CIF
For Insurance purFwe8 the Yebuikllng vdue oftr* VHlage Hau is £1,165,088.00 as 81 June 2024
record5. Yo￿h8[$ and explanation8 re¢eW d CIFiford Village Hall Foundation
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Signed

Cllfford Vlllago Hall Foundatlon Accounts 2024125- CIO M 1186317
Expondityre
2025
2025
2024
2024
Balor¢¢ In Hand 1st
43221.62 35308.TI
Lettings
Suppyters
Donalion#
Insurance ReftThl
Bank Interest
25544.93 28934.20 Carelak
8OCvJ.00 7575.46 ES8(*icity
1000.00
1055.50 Gas
243.45
224.ff2 Water
588.08
243.28 R8fiJ8e Colle(*
4524.00
3682.63
3894.63
828.70
834.23
74.92
1417.35
5698.00
4681.20
5120.20
1239.64
861.59
70.13
1380.11
Inwrancé
'kll
MaintenwKe & CoMumat4e$ 8788.87 7934.24
533.78
208.69
327.98
220.00
302.50
529.00
683.80
36fNJ.LM)
0.00
504.lyj 1288.28
Flre Protection
Lkenc¢8 & Subsaipti
cA￿ets & Curtai
WIFI
01
Sub-total
Tol81
33377.86 3W34.46 Bal￿ 31st MgTth
47511.80 43221.62
Balanc• In Hand 01.04
urrent Account
Depo811 Account
Pety Ca•h
12969.68 25247.16 Current Account
30191.21 9947.32 DewiAccowrt
60.75
114.29 Pelty Cash
16701.(￿ 12969.86
30780.29 30191.21
30.25
80.75
Total
43221.62 35308.71 Tt*at
8urplu• CIF
For Insurance purFwe8 the Yebuikllng vdue oftr* VHlage Hau is £1,165,088.00 as 81 June 2024
record5. Yo￿h8[$ and explanation8 re¢eW d CIFiford Village Hall Foundation
2É)zCJ
Signed