Registered Charity Number :- 1195635
THE GREIG HALL CIO
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR END
31 December 2025
The Greig Hall CIO THE GREIG HALL KINWARTON ROAD ALCESTER B49 6AD
THE GREIG HALL CIO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
TRUSTEES' REPORT ..................................................................................................... 3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ..................................................................... 5 SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ........................................................... 6 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ........................................................... 7 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................ 8
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
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 31[st] December 2025. 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).
OBJECTIVES AND AIMS
The objects of The Greig Hall Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) are the provision and maintenance of a community hall for the inhabitants of the Parish of Alcester and the surrounding villages without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for:
(a) Meetings, lectures and classes, and
(b) Other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
During 2025 the Greig Hall ‘traded’ for its third year since the CIO entered into a lease from Alcester Town Council for the Hall from 17[th] February 2023. It is pleasing that the third year continues to show a significant surplus. This has given the Trustees confidence to reinvest some of the available funds into improving the Hall with replacement double-glazed windows for the main hall which will benefit its energy efficiency. The increasingly wide range of activities at the Hall have further consolidated its position as a valued ‘Community Hub’, a core ambition in the Charity’s Business Plan. The Hall has provided a temporary home for the Alcester Banking Hub, established on the closure of the last remaining bank in the town; this has helped to raise the profile of the Hall. Dedicated groups of volunteers and a first part-time member of staff have ensured that the Hall continues to attract new users as well as sustaining regular users. Several teams of volunteers ensure that the Hall’s maintenance needs are addressed, that an impressive array of lighting and sound equipment is available and supported, and that ticketholders to the Hall-organised events are greeted and assisted as required. Whilst the bar and cleaning duties are primarily undertaken by paid staff, volunteers continue to assist so that our finances are not overstretched. The Hall continues to enjoy immense goodwill from amongst the Alcester community and its surrounds.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The accounts for the year to 31[st] December 2025 show a surplus of £48,030. This figure compares with a figure of £32,986 in 2024 but the 2025 figure includes a £10,000 grant received from the Edward Cadbury Trust toward the cost of double glazing. Income from hire charges at £58,853 represents a 54% increase which, against a background of financial challenges nationally, must be regarded as an excellent result. The increase came primarily from additional hirings rather than increases in charges. Expenditure inevitably increased in the third year in line with more activity, from £85,760 to £102,937 (20%). The Trustees are fully aware that the financial controls at the Hall must match the scale of the enterprise now being managed.
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
GOVERNING DOCUMENT
The Charity is controlled by its governing document and is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES At the third Annual General Meeting held on 19[th] March 2025 the Members in attendance elected Trustees from those indicating a willingness to stand for the 6 positions available. As provided for in the Constitution, two additional Trustees are appointed by Alcester Town Council, which granted the lease of the Hall to the CIO. During the year a replacement Trustee was appointed by the Town Council and one Trustee resigned so that, at the end of the year, there are a total of 9 Trustees (with a maximum of 12 positions). Each year Members are invited to put themselves forward for Trustee positions.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number: CE026537 (England and Wales) Registered Charity number: 1195635 Registered office: The Greig Hall Kinwarton Road Alcester B49 6AD
Trustees:
Paul Alexander Jo Andrews (nominated by Alcester Town Council in July 2025) Glen Atkinson Don Blizzard Cllr Andrew Foster (nominated by Alcester Town Council until June 2025) Tim Jones Andrew Matheson Cllr Wendy Mill (nominated by Alcester Town Council) Adam Rastall Julie Smith
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Greig Hall CIO for the year ended 31 December 2025. 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.
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; or
· the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 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.
Matthew Elmes BA (Hons), FCCA, ACA
Matthew Elmes & Co 11 Swan Street Alcester Warwickshire B49 5DP
24 February 2026
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SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
THE GREIG HALL CIO
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
| Categories Notes Receipts Income from Donations and Legacies 2 Income from Charitable Activities 3 Income from Investments 4 Total receipts Payments Expenditure on Charitable Activities 5 Other Expenditure/Overheads 6 Total Payments Surplus for Year |
2025 £ 11,000.00 139,294.29 672.32 150,966.61 47,588.83 55,347.97 102,936.80 48,029.81 |
2024 £ 11,092.10 106,924.00 690.80 |
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| 118,746.90 | ||
| 47,400.28 38,359.80 |
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| 85,760.08 | ||
| 32,986.82 |
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
| Categories Notes Fixed Assets 7 Bar Stock Other Debtors/Prepayments 8 Bank and Cash 9 Current Assets Current Liabilities/Accruals 10 Net Current Assets Total Assets Opening Charity Funds Surplus for Year Closing Charity Funds |
2025 £ 55,715.17 10,773.00 5,029.00 72,684.05 88,486.05 15,725.03 72,761.02 128,476.19 80,446.38 48,029.81 128,476.19 |
2024 £ 11,067.69 |
|---|---|---|
| 5,119.47 1,820.00 80,992.42 |
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| 87,931.89 | ||
| 18,553.20 | ||
| 69,378.69 | ||
| 80,446.38 | ||
| 47,459.56 32,986.82 80,446.38 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board on 24 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Tim Jones Trustee
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
1. Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
2. Income from Donations and Legacies
| Analysis Donation and gifts General grants provided ncome from Charitable Activities Analysis Hire Charges Ticket Sales/Raffles Bar Sales Misc Sales Receipts (FOTG) ncome from Investments Analysis Interest income |
2025 £ 1,000.00 10,000.00 11,000.00 2025 £ 58,852.90 9,101.30 69,805.21 1,534.88 - 139,294.29 2025 £ 672.32 672.32 |
2024 £ 2,060.50 9,031.60 11,092.10 2024 £ 38,262.45 8,340.60 58,438.77 1,922.18 - 106,964.00 2024 £ 690.80 690.80 |
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3. Income from Charitable Activities
4. Income from Investments
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities
| Analysis Bar Purchases Bar Wages Bar Sundry Hire of Acts Security Charges Service Charges - Other Food for Events Member/Volunteer Events Microtil Charges Microtil Equipment Payment Sense Charges Cardreader Charges Cardreader Equipment Annual Accounts (moved to note 6 in 2025) Payroll (moved to note 6 in 2025) |
2025 £ 26,005.84 11,136.10 1,913.52 4,035.00 - - 583.98 650.00 1,216.80 - 1,303.84 743.75 - - - 47,588.83 |
2024 £ 27,223.93 8,769.30 1,006.07 5,200.00 400.00 83.90 240.89 288.13 1,218.25 - 827.28 642.53 - 1,200.00 300.00 47,400.28 |
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
6. Other Expenditure
| Analysis Rates Electricity Gas Insurance Telephone Broadband Stationery Postage Office Sundries Office Salaries Cleaning Catering/Refreshments Advertising/Promotions Website/Marketing Training Licences Subscriptions Data Protection Repairs/Maintenance Equipment Servicing Ground Maintenance Hire of Equipment Sundry Equipment Furnishing Expenses (eg tablecloths) Waste Disposal Depreciation Charge Bank Charges Accountancy Fees (see note 5 for 2024) Payroll Fees (see note 5 for 2024) |
2025 £ 2,000.00 9,416.88 2,225.30 2,677.78 51.35 355.82 47.71 - 394.01 6,794.16 5,572.77 147.50 3,255.97 90.00 232.80 1,666.22 507.00 47.00 2,735.07 4,108.82 982.36 - 1,526.50 159.94 1,446.95 7,591.32 4.74 1,050.00 260.00 55,347.97 |
2024 £ 2,000.00 7,500.00 144.85 2,762.84 52.39 (55.53) 6.60 - 186.28 - 3,375.13 53.99 3,128.71 294.16 204.40 944.80 - 35.00 6,578.32 2,430.00 697.76 140.00 3,992.96 75.00 1,102.08 2,710.06 - - - 38,359.80 |
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
7. Tangible Fixed Assets
7.1 Cost or valuation
| Fixtures & Fittings £ At 1 January 2025 5,426.12 Additions 8,018.80 Disposals - At 31 December 2025 13,444.92 7.2 Amortisation and impairments Fixtures & Fittings £ At 1 January 2025 2,486.87 Depreciation charge for year 4,477.16 Depreciation on disposals - At 31 December 2025 6,964.03 7.3 Net book value Fixtures & Fittings £ At 1 January 2025 2,939.25 At 31 December 2025 6,480.89 |
ST Leasehold Improvements £ 9,031.60 - - 9,031.60 ST Leasehold Improvements £ 903.16 903.16 - 1,806.32 ST Leasehold Improvements £ 8,128.44 7,225.28 |
LT Leasehold Improvements Total £ £ - 14,457.72 44,220.00 52,238.80 - - 44,220.00 66,696.52 LT Leasehold Improvements Total £ £ - 3,390.03 2,211.00 7,591.32 - - 2,211.00 10,981.35 LT Leasehold Improvements Total £ £ 8,128.44 11,067.69 42,009.00 55,715.17 |
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7.2 Amortisation and impairments
7.3 Net book value
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THE GREIG HALL CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
8. Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Prepayments Other Debtors ash at bank and in hand Deposit Account 32 Day Deposit Events Float Bank Balance |
2025 £ 843.00 4,186.00 5,029.00 2025 £ 48,272.85 10,508.32 500.00 13,402.88 72,684.05 |
2024 £ 1,820.00 - 1,820.00 2024 £ 54,818.60 10,290.25 500.00 15,383.57 80,992.42 |
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9. Cash at bank and in hand
10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| PAYE Accrual Rates & Water Rates Electricity Gas Accountancy and Payroll Fees Holiday Pay Accrual Security (NYE) Hire Charges Liabilities/Accruals (split out into separate categories in 2025) |
2025 £ 1,052.53 6,000.00 3,500.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 659.00 480.00 1,533.50 - 15,725.03 |
2024 £ - - - - - - - - 18,553.20 18,553.20 |
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