## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024**
**Charity name: The Victoria Hall Trust**
**Charity registration number: 1194739**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|The purposes as described in the Scheme
approved by the Charity Commission on 23
September 2024 are ‘To promote the
benefit of the beneficiaries by the provision
of facilities for recreation or other leisure
time occupation of individuals who have
need of such facilities by reason of their
youth, age, infirmity or disablement,
financial hardship or social and economic
circumstances or for the public at large in
the interests of social welfare and with the
object of improving the condition of life of
the beneficiaries.’
It should be noted that the Charity
Commission’s approval decision is
currently subject to appeal. Should an
appeal be successful against the Scheme,
it is anticipated that the purposes would
revert to those within the original 1893
Trust deed. Namely:
“To let the said Hall and the Rooms and
Offices belonging thereto or any or either of
them for the purpose Meetings,
Entertainments, Ball, Bazaars, and other
Gatherings whether Social or Political and
to charge therefor at their discretion or
according to a scale of charges settled or
agreed upon by the Trustees
PROVIDED ALWAYS that it shall be in the
sole and absolute discretion of the
Trustees to allow or refuse to allow any
person or persons to hire the said Hall and
the Rooms and Offices belonging thereto
or any or either of them without being
called upon or obliged to state their reason
for allowing or refusing to allow any person
or persons to hire the said Hall and the
Rooms and Offices belonging thereto or|
|||any or either of them. To stand possessed
of the proceeds of such letting and hiring
and after paying thereout the expenses of
erecting repairing maintaining and keeping
the said Hall and the Rooms and Offices
belonging thereto in good and substantial
repair and condition and paying all Salaries
wages rates taxes and other outgoings
whatsoever and all other expenses in
connection with keeping the Hall open for
Meetings Entertainments (whether
Theatrical or otherwise) Balls Bazaars and
other gatherings and of insuring the said
Hall and the Rooms and other Offices
belonging thereto against loss or damage
by fire and after paying all rents that may
be due to the said Local Board for anything
whatsoever in connection with the Hall
UPON TRUST to pay and divide the
balance of such proceeds or so much
thereof as the Trustees may think fit
between and among any Charities or
Philanthropic or Charitable Institutions in
the District of the Ealing Local Board as the
Trustees may think fit and so that the
Trustees may in their own absolute
discretion pay the whole of such balance or
other sum to any one or more Charity or
Charities to the exclusion of any other
Charity or Charities and the Trustees shall
not be required to state their reasons for
benefitting or refusing to benefit any
particular Charity or Charities”|
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|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 work of the Trust in pursuit of its
purposes has been constrained by the
uncertainties pending the outcome of the
legal challenge as well as the closure of
Trust property on health and safety
grounds.
Some limited letting of the Trust Property
has occurred during the reporting period
and the usage of the property is reflected in
the accounts.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustee has had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit. A copy of
‘Public benefit: the public benefit
requirement (PB1)’ has been circulated to
the members of the Victoria Hall Trust
committee.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
||SORP reference||
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|The Trustee may prepare such a policy
upon obtaining clarity on the charity’s
future. The current operating deficit means
there are no surpluses to distribute as
grants are not likely in the foreseeable
future.|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|The Trustee may prepare such a policy
upon determination of the charity’s future.|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|The three co-opted independent members
of the Victoria Hall Trust Committee are
members of the public who have given their
time voluntarily.
The Trustee may seek further contributions
from volunteers upon determination of the
pending appeal and clarification on the
charity’s future.|
|Other||At the present time, Ealing Council (acting
in its corporate capacity) continues to
subsidise the operation of the Trust, via the
provision of council officer time and support
for the work of the Trust and by covering
the ongoing deficit position of the Trust –
as overheads continue to exceed income.
It is not possible to secure a sustainable
and financially viable future for the Trust
until the outcome of the outstanding legal
challenge is known.|
## **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 Trust has been able to let its property
on a limited basis during the reporting
period, however the work of the Trust in
pursuit of its purposes has been severely
constrained by the uncertainties around the
charity’s future and the closure of its
property on health and safety grounds.|
## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|The work of the Trust in pursuit of its
purposes has been severely constrained by
the uncertainties around the charity’s future
and the closure of its property on health
and safety grounds.|
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|||The Trust will be in a position to set future
objectives upon obtaining clarification on
the charity’s future.|
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|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|The work of the Trust in pursuit of its
purposes has been severely constrained by
the uncertainties around the charity’s future
and the closure of its property on health
and safety grounds.
The Trust will be in a position to set future
objectives upon determination of the
pending appeal and clarification on the
charity’s future.|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|The work of the Trust in pursuit of its
purposes has been severely constrained by
the uncertainties around the charity’s future
and the closure of its property on health
and safety grounds.
At the present time, Ealing Council (non-
trustee side) continues to subsidise the
operation of the Trust, via the provision of
council officer time and support for the work
of the Trust and by covering the ongoing
deficit position of the Trust – as overheads
continue to exceed income. It is not
possible to secure a sustainable and
financially viable future for the Trust until
the outcome of the outstanding legal
challenge is known.|
|Other||Not applicable|
## **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 Trust’s financial position at the end of
the period is a deficit of £231,342 and a
cumulative deficit of £885,813, based on
a carry forward of the previous year’s
deficit of £654,471. The cumulative deficit
is to be funded through a loan provided
by the Council acting in its corporate
capacity.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The trust does not have a formal reserves
policy. A policy will be formulated once
clarification has been reached on the
charity’s future. The trustee did not hold
reserves at the period end, with the
cumulated deficit being funded in full by
an interest free loan from Ealing Council.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|No reserves held.|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|At the present time, Ealing Council
(acting in its corporate capacity)
continues to subsidise the operation of
the Trust, via the provision of council
officer time and support for the work of
the Trust and by covering the ongoing
deficit position of the Trust – as
overheads continue to exceed income. It
is not possible to secure a sustainable
and financially viable future for the Trust
until there is clarity on the Trust’s future.|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|The Council loan outstanding at 31 March
2024 of £885,813 represents the overall
unrestricted funds deficit of the charity.
This is made up of the £231,342 cash
deficit accumulated during the period 1
April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and
£654,471, being Victoria Hall Trust’s
cumulated deficit relating to the charity’s
historic activity carried forward from the
previous reporting year. This amount was
agreed with the Council and is
considered to be significantly less than
the total deficit accumulated by the
charitable activity since the charity’s
original inception in 1893.|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern|Para 1.23|At the present time, Ealing Council (non-
trustee side) continues to subsidise the
operation of the Trust, via the provision of
council officer time and support for the
work of the Trust and by covering the
ongoing deficit position of the Trust – as
overheads continue to exceed income. It
is not possible to secure a sustainable
and financially viable future for the Trust
until the outcome of the outstanding legal
challenge is known.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The charity’s principal source of funds is
generated through:
1. the income received by letting its
property, which was suspended in
year due to the closure of Trust
property
2. a subsidy provided by Ealing
Council (non-trustee side) in the
form of a loan
It is not possible to secure a sustainable
and financially viable future for the Trust
until clarity is reach on the charity’s future.|
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|The work of the Trust in pursuit of its
purposes has been constrained by the
uncertainties on its future.
The Trust is currently in a deficit position so
has not developed investment or social
investment policies. Such policies may be
developed in the future.|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|The work of the Trust in pursuit of its
purposes has been constrained by the
uncertainties around its future.
The Trust’s deficit position means that it
must find a new, sustainable and long-term
solution if it is to survive.
The proposal identified is wholly dependent
upon a successful outcome (for the Trust)
to see the Town Hall redeveloped.|
|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|The Charity’s governing document is the
Charity Commission Scheme issued on 23
September 2024.
Ealing Council is the sole Trustee of the
charity which is operated via an elected
Member who is part of the Council’s
Cabinet – that Cabinet Member will take
any decisions on the recommendations
from the Victoria Hall Trust Advisory
Committee. Theremit of the Advisory
Committee is set out inpart 3 of Ealing
Council’s constitution.It is anticipated
under the Scheme that the Trust
governance will change once a lease is
completed.|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|The charity is constituted as a Trust|
|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|Ealing Council is at present the sole
Trustee but has delegated its functions as
trustee to a Cabinet member who is
advised by the Victoria Hall Trust Advisory
Committee.
Members of the Victoria Hall Trust
committee comprise:
-
Three elected Councillors,
appointed at annual meeting of
Ealing Council, and
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Three independent members,
selected following public
advertisement, open recruitment
and selection, and interview
process.
-
The 23 September Scheme
anticipates the appointment of two
further independent members -
these roles are vacant at this time.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|Ealing Council is currently the sole trustee
of the charity.
Independent members sit on the Victoria
Hall Trust Advisory committee which
provides recommendations to the Cabinet
member.
Any new committee members are given an
induction by council officers on their duties
and responsibilities. All members of the
Victoria Hall Trust Advisory committee are|
|||reminded at the start of each meeting of
their responsibilities under charity law.|
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|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|Ealing Council has delegated its functions
as trustee to the Cabinet Member for
Thriving Communities on the
recommendations of the Victoria Hall Trust
Advisory Committee (see above). It is
currently supported by Council officers.|
|Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|The sole trustee is currently Ealing Council.
This creates the potential for conflict
between the Council’s trustee and
corporate arm. This potential conflict is
managed by having separate officers
advising the Trust to those working on the
remainder of the Town Hall building and by
ensuring that members of the Victoria Hall
Trust Committee are different from those
taking decisions in relation to the council’s
corporate interests.|
|Other||None|
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|The Victoria Hall Trust|
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|Other name the charity uses|N/A|
|Registered charitynumber|1194739|
|Charity’s principal address|LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
PERCEVAL HOUSE
14-16 UXBRIDGE ROAD
LONDON W5 2HL|
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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|LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING|Not applicable||
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## **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)**
|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|**Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**|
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|**Type of**
**adviser**
**Name**
**Address**|||
|Lead /
technical
advisor|Adam Whalley|Assistant Director of Major Projects, Ealing Council,
Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London.
W5 2HL.|
|Legal
advisor|Rhian Davies|Director of Legal and Democratic Services, Ealing
Council, Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing,
London. W5 2HL.|
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## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
Cllr Blerina Hashani, Portfolio Holder Thriving Communities
## **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)**
**Full name(s)** Cllr Blerina Hashani
**Position (eg Secretary,** Cabinet Member for Thriving **Chair, etc)** Communities **Date** 202513 January
## **The Victoria Hall Trust Independent Examiner’s Report For the year ended 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 March 2024.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity's trustees, 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 all 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.
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.
Adam Fullerton FCA, DChA Independent Examiner For and on behalf of Moore Kingston Smith LLP
Date: 21 January 2025
||**Victoria Hall Trust**|**Victoria Hall Trust**|**Victoria Hall Trust**|**1194739**|**CC16a**|
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||**Receipts andpayments accounts**|||||
||**For the period**
**from**|01-Apr-23|**To**|31-Mar-24||
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|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||||
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Last year**
**to the nearest £**|
|Room Hire - Victoria Hall|**8,742**|**-**|**-**|**8,742**|**99,393**|
|Room Hire - Princes Hall|**25,276**|**-**|**-**|**25,276**|**15,293**|
|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for AR)_|**34,018**|**-**|**-**|**34,018**|**114,685**|
|||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).**||||||
|Cash loan from London Borough of Ealing|**231,342**|**-**|**-**|**231,342**|**168,791**|
||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|
|**_Sub total_**|**231,342**|**-**|**-**|**231,342**|**168,791**|
|**_Total receipts_**
**A3 Payments**||||||
||**265,361**|**-**|**-**|**265,361**|**283,476**|
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|Payments to London Borough of Ealing for management
and admnistration of hall hire|**38,678**|**-**|**-**|**38,678**|**49,943**|
|Recharge from London Borough of Ealing of operational
premises costs|**198,280**|**-**|**-**|**198,280**|**159,132**|
|ConsultancyincludingForensic Accountant|**28,403**|**-**|**-**|**28,403**|**74,401**|
|**_Sub total_ **|**265,361**|**-**|**-**|**265,361**|**283,476**|
|**A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see**
**table)**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||
||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**||
|**_Sub total_ **|**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|
|**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**||||||
||**265,361**|**-**|**-**|**265,361**|**283,476**|
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||**-**|**-**|
**-**|
**-**|
**-**|
||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|
||**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|**-**|
||**-**|**-**|
**-**|**-**|**-**|
## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
|**Categories**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B5 Liabilities**
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the
trustees
**B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own**
**use**
**B1 Cash funds**
ccounts (SS)|**Details**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
OK
**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
**-**
**Current value**
**(optional)**
**1,050,000**
**635,000**
**When due**
**(optional)**
**Subject to sale of**
**Ealing Town Hall**
Date of
approval
13-Jan-25
21/01/2025|
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|||**-**|**-**|**-**|
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|||**-**|**-**|**-**|
||**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**Details**|**-**|**-**|**-**|
|||OK|OK||
|||**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**||
||None|**-**|**-**|**-**|
||**Details**|**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**|**Cost (optional)**||
||None||**-**|**-**|
||**Details**|**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**|**Cost (optional)**||
||Victoria Hall - trust owned last valued in
October 2020|Unrestricted|**-**|**1,050,000**|
||Princes Hall Hall - trust owned last valued
in October 2020|Unrestricted|**-**|**635,000**|
||**Details**|**Fund to which**
**liability relates**|**Amount due**
**(optional)**||
||Interest free loan from London Borough of
Ealing to be repaid back from capital
receipts following sale of Ealing Town Hall
for Trust's proportion of Victoria Hall and
Princes Hall|Unrestricted|**885,814**|**Subject to sale of**
**Ealing Town Hall**|
||Accrual for independent examination
2022/23|Unrestricted|**3,500**||
||Signature|||Date of
approval|
||Cllr Blerina Hashani
1|Cllr Blerina Hashani||13-Jan-25|
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)