Trustees, Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end dale
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charlty name
COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE TRUST
Other names charlty Is known by
COMBERTON VILLAGE HALL
Reglstered charity number (if any)
1189495
Charlty's prlnclpal address
Green End
Comberton
Cambridge
Postcod•
C823 7DY
Namés of the charlty trustees who manage Ihe charity
Dates acted If not for whol•
e*r
Tru•t•• n4m•
Offleè Ilf #nyl
N#m• of wr8on lor bodyl •nllllgd
oint tru•t••
Trustees
Vijayalakshmi
Churchrnan
Penelope E A
Cook
Angela Donnelly
Marlan E Oymott
Andrew B Hollick
Sandra Hyde
William Lee
Treasurer
Vi¢e-Chair
Vice-chair
Vice-chair
20.3.24- 31.12.24
1.1.24- 19.3.24
1.1.24- 17.9.24
Dr Brian J Mccabe
Dr Jane Reed
Chair
Secietary
10
Stephanie Young
Neil Banks
19.11.24-31.12.24
12
13
14
15
16
17
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for oxample, any cuslodlan trustses)
Name
Dates acted if not for whole
ear
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Namos and addresses of advisors (Optional infomiation)
È of adviser
Name
Address
Independant Reviewer
Ni¢hola$ Cl￿e & Co
Mill House, Mill Court, Great Shelford, Cambridge,
Limited, Chartered
Accounlanls
CB22 5LD
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff rnembers Ioptlonal InfoTmatlon
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
D08crlptlon of the charlty'8 tru818
Tru8t Constitution
Type of goveming do¢ument
How the charity is constituted
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection methods
Appointed by existing Irustees
Addltlonal gov6rnanc•138UO8 (Optlonal Inlormatlonl
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about.
WL have an induLiion P<lLk oft. inf()rmalion for new trust¢¢s. .1 rubl¢¢s are
continually available for advice as new trustees bccomc lamiliar with thcir
dulles.
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of Irustee8',
the charity's organi$ational
structure and any wider
ne￿ork with which the ¢harlty
works.,
• relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
The required risk assessments and procedures are reviewed annually.
Section C
Ob'ectives and activities
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To provide leisure, recreational and educational facilities for the residents
of Comberton and 118 neighbourhood.
Summary of the objeGts of the
charity set out In Its
governing document
The Trust will deliver public benefits by operating the village hall
efficiently, safely and to high standards on behalf of the community., by
developing ils facilities for the benefit of users and potential users" and by
initiating new community activities consistent with its objectives.
The hall facilities are available to all residents of Comberton and its
neighbourhood, irrespective of gender, age, ra￿, or political or religious
persuasion.
Village groups using Ihe hall regularly are encouraged lo pay a small
affiliation fee annually which gives them reduced hiring rates. Village
residents also pay lower hlre fees than non-village hirers. All individuals
and groups must pay to hire th8 hall.
Summary of the maln
actlvltles undèrtakèn for the
public benefit in relation to
Ihg80 oblect8 (Include wlthln
thls s•ctlon th• statutory
declaratlon that trustees have
had regard to the guldanc8
18•uèd by the Charity
Cornmi88ion on publlc
b•ngfltl
In carrying out these activities, the Trust has taken into account the
guidelines on public benefit laid down by the Charity Commission.
Addltlonal details of obiactivos and actlvities {Optional Infonnatlon)
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The hall is managed by Trustees who are all volunteers. They were
assisted by a cleaner, a caretaker arKI an administralor, all part-time.
oth￿WISe all the operational work was carried out by Trustees,
volunteers or contractors employed lo carry out specific specialist tasks.
You may choo88 to include
further statem8nts, where
relevant, about..
policy on grant making..
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of thè main
achievements of the charity
during the year
Trustees and volunteers continued lo stage community events, in
particular, the Easter Christmas Fairs. These are important,
longstanding events, which bring villagers together at these significant
times ofthe year. They also supplement the income from letting charges.
The Village Hall ¢onlinued to operate a weekly café, monthly Bingo, film
screenings, and opera showings. These activities are appreciated by many
individuals and community groups. They combat loneliness and enhan
community social life.
The Trustees continued the long-eslablished tradition of hosting a rnaal for
the over 65's in th8 village. This year the Trustee s hosted an afternoon
tea with live entertainment. This was received p¢)sitively by the guests.
The Trustees continued to encourage and support many local group
activitEs catering for a range of ages, from pre-school to post-retirement.
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Section E
Financial review
Brief statomont of the
charlty's policy on reserves
The charity has a reserve for future expenses including ongoing
refurbishment, replacement of dewecialing items and unforese8n
requirements.
Details of any funds materlally
in deficit
NIA
Further financial revlew detalls (Optional informalionl
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant about..
the charity s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity,,
investment policy and
objeclivtrs including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
Prlncipal sources of funds
Letting charges, affiliation fees, trustee sponsored events. small
donations and income from commercial rents.
Exponditure
Expendilure was devoted to maintaining the Hall facilities al a high level.
Inveslment pollcy
NIA
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
Th• tru*t••* d•el•r• th** th•y hav• approv•d th• trust••s r•port abov•.
Signèd on behalf of the charity's trustees
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Signaturels
Full namels)
Vijayalakshmi Churchman
Position (eg Secretary, Chalr,
Treasurer
etc)
Brian Mccabe
Chair
Date
21 October 2025
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CHARITY NUM8ER 1189495
THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND
ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES
Dr. B.J. Mccabe (Chair)
Mr. N. Banks (appointed 19 November 2024)
Mrs. V. Churchman (Treasurer)
Mrs. P.E.A. Cook
Mrs. A. Donnelly
Mrs. M.E. Dymott (retired 19 March 2024)
Mr. A,B. Hollick
Mrs. S. Hyde (retired 17 September 2024)
Mr. W.M. Lee
Mrs. E. Marsh (appointed 18 February 2025)
Dr. J. Reed
Mrs. S. Young
CHARITY REGISTRATION
NUMBER
1189495
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
Comberton Vlllage Institute
Green End
Comberton
Cambridge
CB23 7DY
BANKERS
CAF Bank Limited
Z5 Klngs Mlll Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
A.N. Cliffe
Affinity Associates (Cambridge) Limlted
Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Mill House
Mill Court
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5LD

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSfJTUTE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES, REPORT
Principal address
The Charity's princlpal address is:
Comberton Vlllage Hall
Green End
Comberton
Cambridge
CB23 7DY
Charitable purpose
To provide leisure, recreational and educational facilitles for the residents of Comberton and its
neighbou rhood.
Princlpal activltles and public beneflt
The Trust delivers public benefit5 by operating the village hall efficientlyi safely and to high
standards on behalf of the communlty. by developing its facllities for the benefit of users and
potontial users. and by Initiating new communlty activities consistent with our objectives,
The hall facilities are available to all resldents of Comberton and Its neighbourhood, irrespectlve
of gender, age, race, or political or religious persuasion.
The hall is managed by Trustees who are all volunteers. They are assisted by a part-tlme cleaner,
a part-time caretaker and a part-time administrator. Otherwise, all the operational work is carried
out by Trustees or contractors employed to carry out specific speclalist tasks.
Trustees and friends (volunteers) work together to stage fundraislng events to augment the
income from letting charges. In particular, the Easter and Christmas Fairs are very important and
also serve to bring villagers together at these significant tlmes of the year.
Village groups using the hall regularly are encouraged to pay a small affiliation fee annually which
gives them reduced hiring rates. Village residents also pay lower hire fees than non-village hirers.
All individuals and groups must pay to hire the hall.
In carrying out these activities, the Trust has taken Into account the guidelines on public benefit
laid down by the Charity Commission.

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES, REPORT (contlnued)
Principal activities and publlc beneflt (continued)
The Village Hall operates a weekly café, monthly Bingo, film screenings, and opera showlngs.
These activitles are appreciated by many lonely indlvlduals and community groups.
The Trustees continue the long-established tradition of hosting a Supper for the over 65's in the
village. This year the Trustees hosted an Afternoon Tea instead of the Supper wlth Ilve
entertainment. This was re￿iVed positively by the attendees.
The Trustees also encourage and support many local group activities for all ages.
Trustees
The TrLtstees of the Charity a￿ as stated on page 2 of this report.
Flnancial report
The trustees report a surplus of £3,561 (2023 surplus £13,069) which was in line wlth
expectations.
Reserves, pollcy
The charity has a reserve for future expenses including ongoing refurblshment and replacement
of depFeciating Items.
This figure includes some designated expenditure:
Upg rade the security system to include a camera pointing towards the oil tank
To meet ongoing runnlng costs In case of Unfo￿$een circumstances
The Trustees have approved the above report and authorised the Chair to sign it on their behalf.
Dr B. J. Mccabe - Chalr
Date: 21 October 2025

THE COM8ERTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024.
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages 6 to 9.
Respertive re$ponslbilitles of the Trustees and Examiner
The charity's Tnjstees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charlties Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act))
and that an independent examination Is required.
It is my responsibility to:
examlne the accounts under Sectlon 145 of the 2011 Art,.
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commlssion (under
Section 14515){b) of the 2011 Act)., and
to state whether partlcular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of the Independent Examiner'5 report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dlrertions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It a150 indudes consideratlon of any unusual items or disclosures in
the account5 and seeking explanations from you as Trustees conceming such matter5. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequentially no opinion
Is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report Is limited to those matters
set out in the statements below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connection with my examlnation, no matter has come to my attention-
(l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any materlal aspert, the requirement5
to keep accountlng ￿CordS in accordance with Section 130 of the Act 2011,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting ￿cordS and to comply with
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met; or
12) to whicti, In my oplnlon. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the
accounts to be reached.
A.N. Cliffe
Affinity Associ
es (Cambridge) Lirnited
Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Mill House
Mill Court
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5LD
Date: 21 October 2025

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTITUTE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Notes
31
December
31
December
2023
2024
Total
Total
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from
generated funds
Income from rentals
Grants
Donatlons
Bank interest and other
42,594
40,493
io
753
200
559
Total Incomlng resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Cost of generating funds
Property expenses
39,741
28,123
Governance costs
Other resources expended
55
60
Total resoums expended
Net resource$
received/(expended), belng
net movement in funds
3,561
13,069
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
The notes on pages 8 and 9 torm part of these flnandal statements

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INsfITUTE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
XED ASSETS
Fixed assets
2,450
3,023
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and deposits
Cash at bank
5,913
56,810
62,723
5,250
53,566
58,816
CURRENT LIABILITIES
(5,835)
(6,062>
Total net assets
Represented by:
UThrestrlcted funds
Income and 9eneral fund
Deslgnated fund (for fixed assets)
Restricted reserve fund
31,888
2,450
25,000
27,754
3,023
25,000
Total funds
The financial statements We￿ approved by the Trustees on 21 October 2025 and signed on their behalf
by..
J. Mccabe (Chair)
The notes on pages 8 and 9 form part of these financial statements

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTrruTE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
l. Accountlng pollcies
Basls of preparatlon
The accounts (finandal statements) have been prepared on the accrua15 basis, with Items recognised at
cost or transattion value unless othe￿ise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial
statements have been prepared in accordance wlth the Statement of Recommended Prattice= Accounting
and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Charlties Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entrf(y as defined by FRS 102.
Incomlng resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Attivitie5 (-SOFA"I when recelved by
the charity.
Resources expended
ExpendItu￿ 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate
all cost ￿lated to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to partlcular categorles, they
have been allocated to activitles on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activlties.
Flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciat1on is charged at 25Wts on a reducing balance bas1S.
Fund accountlrjg
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objertlves at the discretion of the
Trustees.
A separate designated funcl is held for the potential replacement of flxed assets and an unrestritted fund
for emerg¢ncy expen¢Yiture.

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTrruTE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Cont.)
2. Trustees, remuneration and beneflts
There were no Trustees, remuneratlon or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2023.
There were no Trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024, nor for the year ended 31
December 2023.
3. Tanglble fixed assets
2024
2023
Cost
Cost at l January 2024
8,536
8,536
Additions
245
Cost at 31 December 2024
Depreclation
At l January 2024
5,513
4,506
Charge for year
818
At 31 December 2024
Net Book Value 31 De￿rnber 2024

THE COMBERTON VILLAGE INSTrrirrE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024.
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out on pages 6 to 9.
Respertlve responslbilities of the Trustees and Examiner
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's Trustees cgnsider
that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act))
and that an independent examlnation Is requlred.
It is my responsibility to:
examlne the accounts under Sect6on 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Direthons given by the Charity Commission (under
Sectlon 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act): and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Basis of thè Independent Examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparisori of the
accounts presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any ¥Jnusual items or dlsdosures in
the attounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evideno that would be required in an audit, and consequentially no opinion
is given as to whether the accounts present a'tnje and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters
set o¢Jt in the statement5 below.
Independent Examiner's statement
In connertion wlth my examination, no matter has come to my attention;
(l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect, the requlrements
to keep accotsnting records in accordance with Secuon 130 of the Act 2011; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met: or
{2) to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be ￿aChed.
A.N. Cliffe
Affinity Associ
es (Cambridge) Limited
¢ountant6 and gt3*Lbtory Auditor4
Mlll House
Nill Court
Great Shelford
Cambridge
CB22 5LD
Date: 21 October 2025