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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Trustees, Annual Report
l April 2024- 31 March 2025
Ponteland Memorit71 Hall at the heart of the community
serving residents in Ponteland and the surrounding area

Legal and Admlnlstrative Information
Ponteland Memorial Hall is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number 1188263
Address
Ponteland Memorial Hall
Darra5 Road
Ponteland
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE20 9NX
Trustees durlng the period
Karen Buckham
Steve Colman
Balaji Dorani
Richard Harris
Ivice-chairl
{Elected 26 September 2024- Reslgned 3 October 20241
(Chairl
John Harrison
Charles Laidlaw
John Lowdon
Dominic Mcvey
Colin Ord
Emma Patterson
Vinita Raheja
(Resigned 26 September 20241
(Elected 29 February 20241
IResi8ned 30 May 20241
Adam Storey
Gavin Townsend
Financial Period
l April 2024- 31 March 2025
Pontel8nd Memorial Hall -Annual Report 1 April 2024- 31 March 2025

Serious Incidents
None.
Fundraising
During the period..
Funds were raised from the public.
The charity did not work with any professional fundraisers.
The charity did not work with any commercial parkncipators.
Grant Making
During the period the charity dld nol Issue any grants.
Income from government contracts
During the period the charity received the following incoffle from contrarts (other than 8rant
agreements) with central government or local authorities:
£990.00 from NHS Blood and Transplant
£400.IxI from Northumbria Police
£280.00 from Northumberland County Council
Income from government grants
Durlng the period the charity received the following grants..
£6,600.00 from Ponteland Town Council to support relining of the car park, upgradlnB LED
external lighting & building security systems.
£240.(K) from Ponteland Town Council to support the creation of a poppy sail.
Income from outside the UK
During the period the charity received no income from outside the UK.
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Operatin8 and spendlng outslde England and Wales
During the perbod the charity did not send money or operale outside England and Wale5.
Subsidiaries
The charity does not have any subsidiaries.
Trustee payments
None of the trustees received any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity other than
refunds of legitimate trustee expenses.
Employees
None of the employees received total efflployee beneh'ts in excess of £60,000.
Volunteers
The charity ha5 a 8roup of 20 LIK volunteers.
Financial controls
The financlal controls were reviewed on 6 October 2022.
Ponteland Memorial Hall - Annual Report 1 April 2024- 31 March 2025

Objects
The objects of the charity are..
To further or benefit the residents of Ponteland and the rnelghbourhood, without distinctlon ol
sex, sexual orientation, race or of polltical, rellglous or other opinlons by a5s0clating together the
said residents and the local authorlties, voluntary and other organlsations In a common effort to
advance education and to provide facllitles In the interests of social welfare fow recreation and
lelsure tlme occupation with the objectlve of improvlng the conditlons of life lor the resldents.
In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:
To establish or secure the establlshment of a cornrnunlty centre and to malntaln or manage or Cov
operate with any statutory authorlty In the malntenance and management of such a centre for
aclivities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objerts.
The Trustees continue to maintain and operate The Ponte13nd Mernorlal Hall, a valuable communlty
and historic asset. The Trustees, ambits.on is to make the building and its facilitie5 tentre stage in
Ponteland as it enters its second century. Local people of all ages, backErounds and abilities will
benefit from a welcoming and well-run facility.
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Activity
The focus of the Trustees during the period l April 2024 - 31 March 2025 ha5 been to continue to
build OD previous chan8e5 to the Hall's governance and operations.
The Trustee group is 5tabilised and the Hall benefits from a committed group of individuals with
diverse experience and backgrounds who work together as an effective team.
The Hall organised a number of events during the period:
PontelondArt Festival
Hayley McKay Concert
Charity Retm Disco
Ponteland WinterAle Festival
Remembronce Doy Refreshment5
The Ponteland Repertory Society and Preppies Youth Theatre present numerous prodLfctions
throughout the year in the Hall.
A poppy sail created for the front of the Hall for display during Remembrance Day services was well
received.
The Flyin8 Gang Brewery now support the Bar Operations.
The Hairs target market is based around existing users of the Hall. Marketing and promotion via social
media along with other routes continue to attract new users to the Hall. It 15 central to the Trustee's
approach to be user friendly and with the emphasis on community involvement.
Overall income has dropped during the current period compared to the previous year. This was
mainly due to lower income from grants. Income from room bookin8 has significantly increased. This
is due to changes and improvements made over previous years. Forward bookings remain healthy.
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Unfortunately, the level of investment required in the near term is more than can be realized using
retained surplus. A programme of identifying and applying for grants continues. This continues to be
challengin8 for a number of reasons: Previous interactions with funding bodies, soclo-economic
status of Ponteland and the economic downturn. The qulcker we can obtain the investment the
qulcker the Hall can be repaired and then improved.
Nevertheless. the outcome over the ne¥t two to three years will be a Hall which is=
In a good state of repair
well-managed and financially sound
secured it5 place as central to community life and activities in Ponteland.
seen by the local populace os their hall and their cornrnunity facility.
Use of the Studio whlch was opened followlng refurbishment last year continues with various dance
and exercise classes. An air ¢onditionlng system has been installed in the Studio. The system also
provides heating which is more efficient than using the gas boiler system.
In October 2024 Ponteland Memorial Hall were awarded Investors in the Environment Bronze
accreditation.
Airn5
To bring professional management to the Hall's operations and finances. It is a registered charity, but
it has to generate income to meet it5 operating costs and to produce surpluses for investment in the
Hall's facilities.
For the Hall to gain recognition as a user-friendly place. The Trustees want to see community
involvement and engagement. Events linked with friends and family wlll be encouraged. The Trustees
intend to seek out ways to work with and collaborate with other charities and voluntary 8roups.
To mtsdemise and Improve the Hall's facilities and to make the customer experlence a favourable
one from booking to conclusion. A schedule of improvement projett5 is being developed for
prioritisation as and when funding permits.
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Target Market and Offering
The Hall, one of the largest community buildings in Northumberland. is a flexible space for events,
parties. and function5. The Hall is quite unique in Ponteland in the scale and range of facilities
available. We have carefully assessed what we can offer against other locally available facilities. This
extends from sit down dinners for 150 people to theatre-style shows and celebrations for up to 260.
Our webstte Iwww.
arrangements together with user friÈndly rental packages and options.
ontelandmemorialhall.com
sets out details of rooms, seating and table
Enquiries and bookings are healthy and the hall continue5 to be busy with weddings. engagements,
birthday parties, concerts, dance, arts and craft, markets and theatrical production5.
The level of interest shown leads us to belleve that our fresh, user-frlendly approach, our versatility
and our hire rates are together demonstrating real interest in the markets which we are seeking to
serve.
2025126 onwards
Going forward we continue to work towards developing an income stream from letting out the
Bungalow although this will require a slgnificant amount of investment to refurbish it.
Subject to fundlng we aim to start a programme of improvement projects.
This annual report was approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27
November 2025 and was signed on its behalf by:
J Harrison- Trustee
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Russell & Co
CHARTERED ACCOLINTANIS
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Ponteland Memorial Hall
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ponteland Memorial
Hall {the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilitles and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the prepara￿on of the accounts
in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145
of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given
by the Charity Commission under Section 14515}Ibl of theAtt.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of
the Act: or
the accounts do not accord wlth those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 21￿8
other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a
matter considered as Part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Brian Russell FCA
Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Russell & Co.
1st Floor, The Smithyside
7 Bell Villas
Ponteland
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE20 9BD
Date: 09 December 2025
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
ststement of financial Actlvltles
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Unrestricted & ￿al
funds
Total funds
INCOME AND ÉNDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading acDVities
Investment income
22185
87848
88559
210
32
Total
94898
110776
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6358
8928
Other
70222
71351
Total
76580
80279
NET INCOME]{EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNOS
18318
30497
Totsl funds brought forward
55162
24665
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
73480
55162
The notes on pages 12 to 17 form part ofthese financial statements
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Balance Sheet
31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
unrestricted & total
funds
Total funds
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
23759
20634
Debtors
1314
2225
Cash at bank
51766
35737
NEf CVRREiif ASSET5
53080
37962
Credltors: amounts falling due within
one year
TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
-1452
-1674
75387
56922
ACCRUALSAND DEFERRED INCOME
-1907
-1760
NET ASSETS
73480
55162
FUND5
Unrestricted funds
73480
55162
TOTAL FUNDS
73480
55162
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue
on 27 November 2025 and were signed on its behalf by..
J Harriwn -Trustee
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Note5 to the Finanaal Statement- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191.,
Financial Reporhn8 Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical c05t convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Athvities once the charity has
entitlement to the funds, it Is probable that the income will be received and the
amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitr"es are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a leg31 or constructive
obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of
economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can
be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings that aggregate all tost related to the category. Where costs
cannot be directly attributed to parhcular headings they have been allocated to
activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rdtes in order to write off each asset
over its estimated useful life.
Plant & Machinery
Fixtures & fithngs
25% Straight line
25% straight line
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used Sn accordance with the charitable objethves at the
discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects
of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised
for partt'cular restricted purposes.
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Notes to the Financial Statement- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES
2025
2024
Fundraising events
Room booking5
Bar intome (Grossl
Tennis and Bow15 Clubs
Car parking
other income
GaraBe rental
3680
74106
8817
4675
64693
10970
2840
3451
1354
576
69S
550
87848
88559
INVEsfMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Deposit account interest
210
32
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March
2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the
year ended 31 March 2024.
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Notes to the financlal Statement- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted lunds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investment income
22185
88559
32
Totsl
110776
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Other
8928
71351
Total
80279
NEf INCOME
30497
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
24665
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
S5162
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Notes to the Financial Statement- continued
forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant &
Machlnery
Flxtures &
flthngs
Totals
COST
As at l April 2024
5631
24160
29791
Additions
10318
3779
14097
As at 31 Marth 2025
15949
27939
43888
DEPRECIATION
As at l April 2024
2226
6931
9157
Charge for the year
3987
6985
10972
As at 31 March 2025
6213
13916
20129
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
9736
14023
23759
At 31 Marth 2024
3405
17229
20634
DEBTORS
2025
2024
Trade debtors
303
iiio
Other debtors
106
106
Prepayments and accrued income
905
IOD9
1314
2225
CREDITORS.. amounts fallin8 due within one year
2025
2024
Taxation and social security
70
37
Other creditors
1382
1637
1452
1674
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Notes to the Financial Ststernent- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME
2025
2024
Accrua15 and deferred income
1907
1760
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net movement
in funds
At U412024
At 3110312025
Unre51ri(led fund5
General fund
55162
18318
73480
TOTAL FUNDS
55162
18318
73480
Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement in
funds
Unrestricled funds
General fund
94898
-76580
18318
TOTAL FUNDS
94898
-76580
18318
Comparatives for movement in fvnds
Net movement
In funds
At U412023
At 3110312024
Unrestricted funds
General fund
24665
30497
55162
TOTAL FUNDS
24665
30497
55162
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the are as follows
Incoming
resourtes
Resources
expended
Movement In
funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
110776
-80279
30497
TOTAL FUNDS
110776
-80279
30497
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Ponteland Memorial Hall
Notes to the Financlal Statement- continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS-continued
The current 12 months and prior 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net movement
in funds
At 11412023
AI 3110312025
Unreslrlrted funds
General fund
24665
48815
73480
TOTAL FUfrJ05
24665
48815
73480
The current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included
in the above are as follows
IncominB
Tesources
Resources
expended
Movement In
fvnds
Unrestricted lunds
General fund
205674
-156859
48815
TOTAL FUNDS
205674
-156859
48815
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related partytransactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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PONTELAND MEMORIAL HALL
Notes to the Flnandal Ststement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donation5 and legacie5
Donations
Grants
485
21700
6840
6840
22185
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Room bookings
Bar income (Grossl
Tennis and Bowls Clubs
Car parking
Other income
Garage rental
3680
74106
8817
4675
$4693
10970
2840
3451
1354
576
695
550
87848
88559
Imiestment Income
Deposit account interest
210
32
210
32
Totsl Intomlng res0￿CeS
94898
110776
EXPENDITURE
Other trading activlties
Bar purchases
Event purchases
2446
3912
6298
2630
6358
8928
Support costs
Management
Wages
Rate5 and water
4480
3951
3371
4206
È li
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Repairs and renewals
Advertising
Sundries
Tralning
Cleaning & waste
4807
12718
502
13908
1605
641
18
6973
4912
8646
783
22168
1682
512
9814
49603
56094
Flnance
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
3987
6985
1408
10972
7448
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PQNTELAND MEMORIAL HALL
Note5 to the Flnancial Statement
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
2025
2024
Flnance Other
Subscriptions
Computer costs
Donations
Bank Charges
1670
1240
983
107
1121
1661
475
339
4000
3596
Governance cost5
Accountancy and legal
LeBal fees
Other professional fees
1760
906
2980
2945
1268
5646
4213
Total resources expended
76580
80279
Net In￿Me/(eXPenditUre)
18318
30497
This page does not form part of the ststutory financial statements
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