Charity registration number: 1194078
WRAY VILLAGE HALL TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Wray Village Hall Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7—9 |
Wray Village Hall Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
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.
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 with Botton Endowed Primary School 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.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
In addition to hosting the aforementioned charitable organisations the Institute was host to five childrens and one adult birthday parties and three 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 £ 15,179. (2024: £ 16,277).
Our thanks go to the sub committee and all of the volunteers for all their hard work.
Financial Review
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Wray Village Hall Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
Financial Position
There were no grants received in the year (2023: NIL)
This year it was discovered that Wray school had being paying for room hire into an old account. Four years income was found and recognised (£4,000) in this year's accounts. This means total Room Hire was £4,929 (2024: £495).
This and the scarecrow festival Fundraising income of £15,179 were sufficient to cover the running costs of the Institute which this year added up to £10,143 (2024: £12,606)
In addition to these costs there were emergency roof repairs for £4,806 and after the discovery of online fraud for the previous purchase; a new dishwasher for £3,263.
Wray Flix continued a program of films at the institute at a cost of £314 in the year. (2024: £146)
There was no overall cost for the produce fair this year (2024: £150)
£292 was used to fund the Wrayly mail (2024: £511)
Overall this meant an annual surplus of £397 and the reserves of the Charity ended the year at £49,086
These reserves are made up of a £10,000 investment in Wray Village Shop, a marquee held at £371, amounts due from users of £1,106 and cash and bank reserves of £38,914. There was £1,305 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.
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
J Day P Wallace C Lowis - Secretary H Snyman (appointed 17/06/2025) J Harpley A Postlethwaite S Openshaw - Chair D Wootton - Treasurer D Sproat (appointed 17/06/2025) A Wright L Stephenson A Newport (appointed 17/06/2025)
Charity Number
1194078
Principal Address
Wray Village Institute Main Street Wray Lancaster LA2 8QF
Independent Examiner
Richard Topliss ACIB David Wootton & Co Main Street Wray Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8QA
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Wray Village Hall Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Date 16/05/2026
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Wray Village Hall Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Wray Village Hall For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Wray Village Hall (the Trust) for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 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 applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
Richard Topliss ACIB Date 15/05/2026 Main Street Wray Lancaster Lancashire LA2 8QA
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Wray Village Hall Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable activities: Room Rental Other trading activities EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Charitable activities: Room Rental NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 8 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 4,929 43,285 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 265 39,260 |
|---|---|---|
| 48,214 | 39,525 | |
| (29,395) (18,422) |
(25,066) (27,550) |
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| (47,817) | (52,616) | |
| 397 | (13,091) | |
| 397 48,688 |
(13,091) 61,779 |
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| 49,085 | 48,688 |
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Wray Village Hall Statement of Financial Position As At 31 July 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 4 Investments 5 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 7 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 8 On behalf of the board |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 371 10,000 |
2024 Total funds £ 742 10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 10,371 1,106 38,914 |
10,742 541 38,578 |
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| 40,020 (1,306) |
39,119 (1,173) |
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| 38,714 | 37,946 | |
| 49,085 | 48,688 | |
| 49,085 | 48,688 | |
| 49,085 | 48,688 | |
| 49,085 | 48,688 | |
S Openshaw Trustee Date 16/05/2026
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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Wray Village Hall Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
1. General Information
Wray Village Hall is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1194078. The principal address is Wray Village Institute, Main Street, Wray, Lancaster, LA2 8QF.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements 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 Charities Act 2011.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold 5
2.3. Investments
2.4. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
3. Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned | - | 371 |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - finance leases and hire purchase contracts | 371 | - |
4. Tangible Assets
| Cost As at 1 August 2024 As at 31 July 2025 Depreciation As at 1 August 2024 Provided during the period As at 31 July 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 July 2025 As at 1 August 2024 |
Fixtures & Fittings £ 1,854 |
|---|---|
| 1,854 | |
| 1,112 371 |
|
| 1,483 | |
| 371 | |
| 742 |
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Wray Village Hall Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
- Investments
| 5. Investments |
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| Cost or Valuation As at 1 August 2024 As at 31 July 2025 Provision As at 1 August 2024 As at 31 July 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 July 2025 As at 1 August 2024 6. Debtors Due within one year Trade debtors 7. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Trade creditors Bank loans and overdrafts 8. Movement in Funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 August 2024 £ 48,688 |
Income £ 48,214 |
2025 £ 1,106 2025 £ 1,201 105 1,306 Expenditure £ (47,817) |
Unlisted £ 10,000 |
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| 10,000 | |||||
| - | |||||
| - | |||||
| 10,000 | |||||
| 10,000 | |||||
| 2024 £ 541 |
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| 2024 £ 1,058 115 |
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| 1,173 | |||||
| As at 31 July 2025 £ 49,085 |
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| 48,688 | 48,214 | (47,817) | 49,085 | ||
| As at 1 August 2023 £ 61,779 |
Income £ 39,525 |
Expenditure £ (52,616) |
As at 31 July 2024 £ 48,688 |
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| 61,779 | 39,525 | (52,616) | 48,688 |
- Transactions with Trustees
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Wray Village Hall Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 July 2025
During the year the expenses reimbursed to the trustees or paid directly to third parties were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
- Related Party Disclosures
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2025 Wray Village Hall Accounts
Final Audit Report
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