Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.04.2024 Period start date To 31.03.2025 Period end date
Charity name: The Brunton Memorial Hall
Charity registration number: 1194652
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To establish and run a village hall for the benefit of the inhabitants of Allington and Boscombe villages and to provide recreational and community activities for improving conditions of life in a rural community |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The village hall was leased to the charity from 30thApril 2024. The facility was launched in May 2024 and opened for events from 1stJune 2024. Since the launch, the hall has primarily been used for community events open to all, run by volunteers. These have included regular Community Coffee Mornings with a free book exchange, Bingo, Silent Disco, Cheese & Wine evening, Table Top sales etc. The fundraising events raise money for village as well as for other charity causes Plans are being developed to run more regular activities with volunteer help which will be open to all residents and a Craft & Chatter group has very recently been set up. The Trustees are very grateful for the support of the members of the Community Partnership for their help in putting on events and activities for community benefit. Additional revenue has been generated by private hirers for a variety of purposes e.g. Art classes, Birthday parties, Funeral teas, Canine 1stAid, Silent Disco, Yoga Days, Meetings etc. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In creating this document, the Trustees have given full regard to the Guidance on Public Benefit issued by the Charity Commission |
Additional information (optional)
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| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The volunteers have worked hard helping the Trustees get the hall kitted out. The Charity purchased a number of items, but a number of items were generously donated by private benefactors. Community activities and events, fundraising to do so and helping to keep the hall grounds in good order are conducted entirely by volunteers. |
| Other | The village hall and grounds are owned by the Allington & Boscombe Parish Council and leased to the Trustees who manage the facility with the support of a management team (volunteers) comprising village members. |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The hall has been constructed as part of a small housing development which has meant building good relationships with near neighbours with regard to the use of the hall and grounds. This is an ongoing commitment. The ‘soft launch’ was well supported with bookings made for private events and with keen interest shown for regular community activities. The latter are increasingly well supported, providing a welcome place for residents to meet and keep in contact. This is something the residents have lacked for many years. The challenge is to increase the number of volunteers to help put on activities. The long wait for the hall to open has depleted the number of those who were interested in helping. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The lease was signed on 30.04.2024 when the Trustees took over the running of the hall. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Trustees are responsible for money raised in the past by village organisations (Community Partnership and SABRA) which is for the kitting out and day to day running of he hall. Income is raised by hall hire charges and it is hoped these will eventually cover all outgoings as the hall is used more. The hall has been approved by the County Council as a Polling Station and will be used in future elections. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Other | Disabled access from the carpark, whilst within legal parameters, is unsatisfactory. Grant applications to be explored. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity expenditure is greater than income because of the costs incurred in kitting out the hall prior to hiring out. The charity has a significant sum in the bank account. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The intention is to have a reserve fund to cover yearly outgoings in the event of an emergency preventing the hall from being used. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | To be agreed once all outgoings have been established. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable at this time. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The fund is not in deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are currently no uncertainties about the viability of this charity going forward. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Fund raising will be through hiring out the venue, community events, fund raising and grant applications. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | None as known |
| Other | None |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | 4 original Trustees set up the charity. The Constitution provides for the co-opting of additional trustees (3) and also election of further trustees at Annual General Meetings. There are currently 6 Trustees |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Guidelines from the Charities Commission. Guidelines from ACRE |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer. Liaison with Allington and Boscombe Parish Council. Support from Wiltshire Village Halls Association Support from Community 1st |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Landlord – Allington & Boscombe Parish Council Membership of Wiltshire Village Halls Association. Support and advice from Community 1st. |
| Other | None |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Brunton Memorial Hall CIO |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charity number | 1194652 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Brunton Memorial Hall Riverside Rise Allington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 0AF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| John Hill | Chairman | Voted in at the AGM | ||
| David Stanford | Vice Chairman | Voted in at the AGM | ||
| Janet Stanford | Treasurer/Secretary | Voted in at the AGM | ||
| Fiona Brunton | Voted in at the AGM | |||
| ShirleyWillis | Voted in at the AGM | |||
| Helen Rice | Voted in at the AGM | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not applicable
Other optional information
None
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) David John Stanford Full name(s) Janet Susan Stanford
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer & Secretary Trustee Chair, etc)
Date 09.01.2026
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Hall Bookings Community Caf� Income Re: Election Donation in Kind for Cleaning; Hall name sign
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
Sub total
Total receipts
A3 Payments Admin expense Broadband Hall cleaning equipment Insurance Kitchen Supplies Utilities - Gas Utilities - Water Misc - Van Hire Legal Fees re lease Year 1 Breakages/Write offs from Inventory Sub total
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Assets held-Hall Inventory Assets Held-Hall Sign; cleaning Hall Lease Capital Expenditure Sub total
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categories
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B1 Cash funds
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B2 Other monetary assets
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B3 Investment assets
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B4 Assets retained for the charity?s own use
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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The Brunton Memorial Hall CIO
Receipts and payments accounts For the period from
| For the period | from | Period start date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.04.2024 | |||
| Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds | ||
| to the nearest | � |
to the nearest� | |
| 1916 | - | ||
| 89 | - | ||
| 320 | - | ||
| 584 | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| 2909 | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| 2909 | - | ||
| 30 | - | ||
| 291 | - | ||
| 34 | - | ||
| 310 | - | ||
| 78 | - | ||
| 995 | - | ||
| 603 | - | ||
| 149 | - | ||
| 381 | |||
| 297 | - | ||
| 3168 | - | ||
| 2403 | - | ||
| 584 | |||
| 1523 | - | ||
| 4510 | - | ||
| 7678 | - | ||
| -4769 | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| 26852 | - | ||
| 22083 | - |
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Details
Money in Bank acount
Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details N/A
Details N/A
Details
Hall Inventory Hall Lease capital expenditure years 2-5 Cleaning; Hall Sign
Details
Signature #VALUE! #VALUE!
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1194652
| To | Period end date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 31.03.2025 | |||
| Endowment funds | Total funds | ||
| to the nearest� | to the nearest� | ||
| - | 1916 | ||
| - | 89 | ||
| - | 320 | ||
| 584 | |||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | 2909 | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | 2909 | ||
| - | 30 | ||
| - | 291 | ||
| - | 34 | ||
| - | 310 | ||
| - | 78 | ||
| - | 995 | ||
| - | 603 | ||
| - | 149 | ||
| 381 | |||
| - | 297 | ||
| - | 3168 | ||
| - | 2403 | ||
| 584 | |||
| - | 1523 | ||
| - | 4510 | ||
| - | 7678 | ||
| - | -4769 | ||
| - | - | ||
| - | 26852 | ||
| - | 22083 |
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| Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds |
|---|---|
| to nearest� | to nearest� |
| 22083 | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
| 22083 | - |
| OK | OK |
| Unrestricted funds | Restricted funds |
| to nearest� | to nearest� |
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| - | - |
| - | - |
| Fund to which asset belongs | Cost (optional) |
| - | |
| - | |
| - | |
| - | |
| - | |
| Fund to which asset belongs | Cost (optional) |
| Unrestricted | - |
| Unrestricted | - |
| Unrestricted | - |
| - | |
| - | |
| - | |
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| Fund to which liability relates | Amount due (optional) |
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Print Name Janet Stanford David Stanford
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CC16a
Last year to the nearest � 26853 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Endowment funds to nearest �
OK Endowment funds to nearest �
Current value (optional)
Current value (optional)
2403 1523 584
When due (optional)
Date of approval 09.01.2026 09.01.2026
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