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2025-04-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] May 2024 Period start date To 30[th] April 2025 Period end date

Charity name: Nympsfield Village Hall CIO

Charity registration number: 1196755

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Holding Nympsfield Village Hall (the
“Hall”) on trust for the purposes of a
village hall for the use of the inhabitants
of Nympsfield and the neighbourhood.
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		 During the balance of the Transition
Period ending on 17th June 2024 (see
below), the CIO was carrying out an
administrative and management role in
support of the unincorporated charity.
Thereafter, when the assets of the
unincorporated charity were vested in
the CIO, the main activities were:
hiring out the Hall for activities such as
dog training, Parish Council meetings
and social events;
matters relating to agreements of the
allotments;
fund raising including 200 Club, sale of
Christmas baubles and events such as a
“Mexican Night” and Christmas Fair;
maintenance and cleaning of the Hall;
applying for approvals and grants for
the re-development of the Hall including
renovation and extension of the kitchen,
disabled access, toilets and storage;
and
commencing and making substantial
progress with the renovation of the
kitchen and erection of storage shed.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have		 Para 1.18 Yes by virtue of:
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 1) The hiring out of the Hall being
clearly identifiable without any
detriment from such use
outweighing any benefit (no such
detriment being notified to the
trustees or arising in their view);
2) The impact on any neighbours
or the village being taken into
account in accepting uses and
hours of use of the Hall;
3) The Hall being made available
for hire to the persons mentioned
in the objects of the charity; and
4) No personal benefit arising
beyond those hiring the Hall.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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 CIO was registered on 24th
November 2021 and a section 105 order
was obtained by the Trustees
authorising the transfer of the Hall and
other assets to the CIO. There was delay
in obtaining the order as amendments to
the wording of the order were sought as
advised by legal counsel.
The unincorporated charity transferred
the Hall and other assets of the
unincorporated charity to the CIO on
17th June 2024.
Pending completion of the transfer of
the Hall on 17th June 2024 (the
“Transition Period”) and including the
period from 1st May 2024 to 17th June
2024, the CIO was carrying out an
administrative and management role in
support of the unincorporated charity.
The Hall was available for hire during
the period under review.
The allotments were all subject to
allotment agreements.
A community facility was made available
to the village and neighbourhood.
Events were carried out which raised
funds for the Hall and comprised events
for the enjoyment of the community.
Grants were obtained from the Lotto,
Build Back Better, Parish Council and
Renishaws.
The renovation and extension of the
kitchen and the erection of a storage
shed were commenced and
substantially progressed.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Para1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 At the end of the period under review
the CIO held funds of £16,685. This
amount was considered satisfactory as
it comprised a sufficient reserves
contingency (see below) and included
some monies for future improvements
of the Hall.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The policy for holding reserves is the
sum of £6,000.00 to £10,000.00 being
retained in the CIO’s bank account to
cover anticipated maintenance of the
Hall and contingencies.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 See above.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A.
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None known.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted

Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 Holding the Hall upon trust for the
purpose of a village hall for the use of
the inhabitants of Nympsfield and the
neighbourhood without distinction of
sex or of political, religious or other
opinions and in particular for use for
meetings, lectures and classes, and for
other forms of recreation and leisure-
time occupation with the object of
improving the conditions of life for the
said inhabitants.
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25		 Foundation constitution using the
Charity Commission model
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 The constitution provides for
appointment of trustees and a chair by
resolution of the charity trustees.
The Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of Uley with
Owlpen & Nympsfield, Nympsfield
Parish Council, Nympsfield Working
Men’s Club, Nympsfield Playing Fields
Committee and Nympsfield Football
Club can also appoint trustees.
The charity trustees have appointed a
treasurer and secretary.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51

network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Nympsfield Village Hall CIO
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number 1196755
Charity’s principal address Nympsfield Village Hall, Church Street, Nympsfield,
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3UB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Carol Anne
Pittaway		 Chair
Brian Pittaway Treasurer until 1st
January2025
Mark Richard
James		 Secretary
John Edward Turp
Trevor Gaunt Nympsfield Parish Council
Joanne Marie
Beeston		 Trustee until 4th
December 2024
Barbara Mary
Thomas
Dan Stewart
Gwyneth Anne
Elizabeth
Hodgkinson
Julian Hughes Treasurer from 1st
January2025		 Trustee from 6th
November 2024

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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name **Dates acted if not for whole year **
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A 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 N/A

Other optional information

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) Mark Richard James Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 19th February 2026

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Charity Name No (if any)
Nympsfield Village Hall CIO 1196755
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01-May-24 30-Apr-25
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Section A Receipts and payments

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Unrestricted hall rent, allotments, recharges, 100 Club & other 6,859 - - 6,859 -
Restricted grant income - 29,488 - 29,488 -
Transfer from old trust 21,759 - - 21,759 -
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) 28,618 29,488 - 58,106 -
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 28,618 29,488 - 58,106 -
A3 Payments
Restricted enhancements, repairs & maintenance - 29,488 29,488 -
Unrestricted enhancements, repairs & maintenance 3,564 3,564 -
Utilities, insurance & licences 2,637 - 2,637 -
Repairs & maintenance 131 - 131 -
Staffing 240 - 240 -
Legal & professional 4,887 - 4,887 -
Fundraising 70 - 70 -
IT consumable & software 404 - 404 -
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Sub total [ 11,933 ] 29,488 - 41,421 -
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A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 11,933 29,488 - 41,421 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 16,685 - - 16,685 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 16,685 - - 16,685 -
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories

B1 Cash funds

B2 Other monetary assets

B3 Investment assets

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
Current Account - Lloyds 16,685 - -
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Total cash funds 16,685 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
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Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
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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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Date of
Signature Print Name
approval
Mark Richard James - Secretary 18.02.2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the
Management Committee
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Independent
examiner's statement		 Nympsfield Village Hall CIO
30 April 2025
Charity no
(if any)
1196755
1-2
I report to the Management Committee on my examination of the accounts
of the above charity (“the Setting”) for the year ended 30 April 2025.
As the Setting's Management Committee, 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 Setting’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:

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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:		 Date: 12 February 2026
Joseph Simpson
Practicing member of Association of Certified Charted Accounts
The Willows
Tinkley Lane, Nympsfield
Stonehouse, GL10 3UH

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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