## **Wark Town Hall – Charity Number 1198073**
## **Report 2023-2024**
## **Objectives**
_The provision and maintenance of a Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Wark and the surrounding villages without distinction of political, religious, or other opinions, including use for:_
_(a) meetings, lectures, exhibitions and classes, and_
_(b) other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants._
## **Activities**
Wark Town Hall (the Hall) continued to host events throughout the year, including, Toddler group, Coffee mornings, Indoor Bowls, Music Events, Quiz and much more. There has also been an increase in private bookings of the Hall facilities which augments the income needed to maintain the running of the Hall.
In addition, the Trustees held events raising funds for other charitable organisations, including Macmillan Nurses and The Great North Air Ambulance.
We celebrated the **Coronation of King Charles** 111, with a grant from Northumberland County Council Special Coronation Fund, which many villagers attended.
**Warm Hub** . Thanks to all the volunteers and committee members who helped to open the Hall from November 2023 to March 2024, up to two days a week. We received monetary support from Trusts, Business and Local individuals to support us in this endeavour.
We were pleased to welcome 1 new Trustee to the Committee and thanked 3 long standing members who retired, including our inspirational outgoing chairman.
There are many events and activities planned for 2024/25 including new additions to our current programme.
Grant applications will continue specifically to support our planned 2 year maintenance programme, to ensure that our Grade 11 listed building remains in good condition for future generations.
We will continue to promote the role of trustees within Wark Town Hall. Which will allow us to recruit new volunteers with a variety of life and career experience, vital to the prosperity of the charity.
Jason Riches
Chairman
AGM 2024
## **WARK MECHANICS INSTITUTE AND TOWN HALL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE For the year to 31st December 2023**
|**Income**
Grants
Lettings
Functions
Donations
Interest
Building Soc
**Expenditure**
Heat, Water & Light
Repairs & Renewals
Cleaning and Materials
Sundries
Insurance & Licences
Function Costs
Subscriptions and Donations
LED upgrade
Hearing Loop & Sound system
**Excess of Income over Expenditure**
Cash at Bank 31 December 2022
Current A/C
Building Society
Cash Float
**Excess of Income over Expenditure**
**Cash at Bank 31 December 2023**
Current A/C
Building Society
Cash Float|2023
2022
£
£
£
850.00
14167.00
6209.65
5264.54
4099.00
2363.6
1300.00
527.50
158.41
61.01
12617.06
22383.65
3157.24
2707.94
1588.57
1150.14
1055.42
1223.6
50.88
101.68
2470.82
2184.14
3188.73
2139.37
236.2
5856.00
4573.57
11511.66
20172.64
1105.40
2211.01
13863.12
18713.12
28051.37
20990.36
50.00
50.00
41964.49
39753.48
1105.40
2211.01
£43,069.89
£41,964.49
14810.11
13863.12
28209.78
28051.37
50.00
50.00
£43,069.89
£41,964.49|
|---|---|
We approve the above Income and Expenditure Account and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation
Vice Chairman Treasurer A J Waterhouse V Herod 14th March 2024
I have reviewed the above Income and Expenditure Account from the books and records supplied and it is in accordance with the information given.
Brian Clubley
27th March 2024