REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE026078 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1194078
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
for
WRAY VILLAGE HALL
WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 to 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 to 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 to 17 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 18 to 19 |
WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st July 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
This CIO was established in April 2021 to take over the running of the Wray Village Institute from the Charitable Trust of the same name (registered Charity number 1088712).
The objects of the charity were broadened to allow the support of local charitable purpose.
The Village Institute and all of its contents and reserves were transferred from this charity in May 2021 and it was subsequently closed in March 2023.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the charity are
(1) The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of inhabitants of the parish of Wray-with-Botton without distinction of political, religious or other opinions. Includes use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure time, occupation in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and
(2) The promotion of any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish or Wray-with-Botton which the Charity Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Significant activities
Wray Village Institute is the home of numerous clubs, charities and societies.
If the Charity makes an operating surplus in the year it was agreed that these not for profit organisations can use the property without charge. These organisations include
Wray School Preschool (registered charity number 1142503) Wray and Hornby Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Wennington & District WI Wray Over 60s Wray Sports Committee
There are also classes and activates provided by local businesses and the Institute can be used as a venue for birthday parties and other events.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In addition to hosting the aforementioned charitable organisations the Institute was host to two birthday parties and two funerals in the year
There was a weekly pilates class
Wray Flix continued to show a program of films
The Wrayly mail continued with funding from the Charity
The support of Wray Village community Store continued
Fundraising activities
The annual Wray Scarecrow Festival is created by a sub committee of the Charity. This runs in the 10 days ending on the May Day bank holiday every year and involves scores of volunteers.
The 2024 event was a great success and raised £ 16,277. (2022: £ 14,046).
Our thanks go to the sub committee and all of the volunteers for all their hard work.
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The Charitable Trust, Wray Village Hall, transferred in reserves of £61,779 at the start of the period.
There were no grants received in the year (2023: NIL)
The scarecrow festival Fundraising income of £16,277 and Room Hire income of £265 were sufficient to cover the running costs of the Institute which this year added up to £13,378 (2023:£13,062)
In addition to these costs it was decided that the render of the front of the building should all be replaced at a cost of £8,136, a new dishwasher purchased for £3,636 and the boiler replaced at a cost of £2,800
There were some 2023 scarecrow festival costs paid in the year of £1,581
The Christmas Trees and Wrayndeer festival raised £779
Wray Flix continued a program of films at the institute at a cost of £220 in the year.
£150 was paid to host the produce fair in August
£511 was used to fund the Wrayly mail
Overall this meant an annual deficit of £13,091 and the reserves of the Charity ended the year at £48,688
These reserves are made up of a £10,000 investment in Wray Village Shop, a marquee held at £742, amounts due from users of £541 and cash and bank reserves of £38,578. There was £1,173 owed to suppliers.
The funds are currently held in the current account until required.
Reserves policy
The Charity's reserve policy is to ensure there are sufficient unrestricted free reserves to meet its financial obligations.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
CE026078 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number 1194078
Registered office
Wray Village Institute Main Street Wray Lancaster LA2 8QF
Trustees
A H Postlethwaite (resigned 31.1.25) P Wallace
A T Wright D J Wootton
C Lowis W H Bowman
J M Harpley S J Openshaw J G Day L Stephenson
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 20th May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Steven Openshaw Steven Openshaw (May 31, 2025 16:50 GMT+1)
S J Openshaw - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wray Village Hall
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Wray Village Hall ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wray Village Hall
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
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.
Richard Topliss ACIB
31st May 2025
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Charitable activities Wray Village Hall 265 Other trading activities 2 39,262 Total 39,527 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 24,668 Charitable activities Wray Village Hall 27,950 Total 52,618 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (13,091) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 61,779 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 48,688 |
2023 Total funds £ 1,240 36,392 37,632 23,321 24,239 47,560 (9,928) 71,707 61,779 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Balance Sheet 31st July 2024
| 2024 Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 6 742 Investments 7 10,000 10,742 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 541 Cash at bank and in hand 38,578 39,119 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 9 (1,173) NET CURRENT ASSETS 37,946 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 48,688 NET ASSETS 48,688 FUNDS 11 Unrestricted funds 48,688 TOTAL FUNDS 48,688 |
2023 Total funds £ 1,112 10,000 11,112 409 52,353 52,762 (2,095) 50,667 61,779 61,779 61,779 61,779 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st July 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st July 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Balance Sheet - continued 31st July 2024
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20th May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Steven Openshaw
Steven Openshaw (May 31, 2025 16:50 GMT+1)
S J Openshaw - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities 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
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal 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 cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
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 particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023 £ £ Fundraising events 39,262 36,392
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024 2023 £ £ Depreciation - owned assets 370 371
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st July 2024 nor for the year ended 31st July 2023.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st July 2024 nor for the year ended 31st July 2023.
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
| 5. | COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |
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| Unrestrict | ||
| fund | ||
| £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wray Village Hall | 1,240 | |
| Other trading activities | 36,392 | |
| Total | 37,632 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Raising funds | 23,321 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Wray Village Hall | 24,239 | |
| Total | 47,560 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (9,928) | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | ||
| Total funds brought forward | 71,707 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 61,779 |
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
| 6. | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |
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| Plant and | ||
| machinery | ||
| £ | ||
| COST | ||
| At 1st August 2023 and | ||
| 31st July 2024 | 1,854 | |
| DEPRECIATION | ||
| At 1st August 2023 | 742 | |
| Charge for year | 370 | |
| At 31st July 2024 | 1,112 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||
| At 31st July 2024 | 742 | |
| At 31st July 2023 | 1,112 | |
| 7. | FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | |
| Unlisted | ||
| investmen | ||
| £ | ||
| MARKET VALUE | ||
| At 1st August 2023 and | ||
| 31st July 2024 | 10,000 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||
| At 31st July 2024 | 10,000 | |
| At 31st July 2023 | 10,000 | |
| There were no investment assets outside the UK. |
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
| 8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 £ Trade debtors 541 9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 £ Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 10) 115 Trade creditors 1,058 1,173 10. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: 2024 £ Amounts falling due within one year on demand: Bank overdrafts 115 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement At 1.8.23 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 61,779 (13,091) TOTAL FUNDS 61,779 (13,091) |
2023 £ 409 2023 £ 95 2,000 2,095 2023 £ 95 At 31.7.24 £ 48,688 48,688 |
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 39,527 | (52,618) | (13,091) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 39,527 | (52,618) | (13,091) |
| Comparatives for movement in funds | |||
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| At 1.8.22 | in funds | 31.7.23 | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 71,707 | (9,928) | 61,779 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 71,707 | (9,928) | 61,779 |
| Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as | follows: | ||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 37,632 | (47,560) | (9,928) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 37,632 | (47,560) | (9,928) |
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Net movement At 1.8.22 in funds £ £ 71,707 (23,019) 71,707 (23,019) |
At 31.7.24 £ 48,688 |
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| 48,688 |
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
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| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 77,159 | (100,178) | (23,019) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 77,159 | (100,178) | (23,019) |
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st July 2024.
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Other trading activities Fundraising events Charitable activities Room Rental Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Events Charitable activities Wages Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Sundries Licence Fees Repairs and Renewals Cleaning Plant and machinery Grants to institutions Support costs Finance Bank charges |
2024 £ 39,262 265 39,527 24,668 1,535 441 2,032 2,921 - 159 18,529 1,645 371 - 27,633 317 |
2023 £ 36,392 1,240 37,632 23,321 1,455 606 1,977 3,355 170 159 13,130 1,307 371 1,409 23,939 300 |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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WRAY VILLAGE HALL
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31st July 2024
| Total resources expended Net expenditure |
2024 £ 52,618 (13,091) |
2023 £ 47,560 (9,928) |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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