Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st April 2023 To 31[st] March 2024
Charity name: Fulking Village Hall Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Charity registration number: 1198993
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| SORP referenc e |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 |
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a village hall and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Fulking. |
| 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 main activities undertaken in the period were to discuss the possible purchase of Fulking Village Hall with the hall owner and fund raising options. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
The trustees have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference |
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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 |
A number of meetings have been held to discuss the possible purchase of the village hall. Unfortunately, no progress has been made due to the failure to agree the terms of sale with the hall owner and lack of sufficient funds to purchase the hall. A number of grant funding opportunities have been explored but no funding has yet been secured. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 |
There has been no income and expenditure during the period and the CIO has no assets or liabilities. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 |
Due to zero income and expenditure and no assets or liabilities there is currently no policy for holding reserves |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 |
None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 |
The CIO has no income, expenditure, assets or liabilities. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit | Para 1.24 |
None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
None/not applicable |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 |
Constitution dated 5thApril 2022 |
| How is the charity constituted? | Para 1.25 |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 |
Full details of the constitutional provisions relating to trustees is set out in “section 10 Charity trustees” of the CIO constitution dated 5thApril 2022. All trustees are supplied with a copy of the constitution and are required to read and understand its requirements. Amongst other things required in section 10 all trustees are elected at the annual general meeting. (10.4) In addition Fulking Parish Council has the right to appoint one trustee (10.5) |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Fulking Village Hall CIO |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charitynumber | 1198993 |
| Charity’s principal address | Fulking Village Hall The Street Fulking Henfield BN5 9LX |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) |
Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Mark Hind | Chair | Fulking Parish Council | ||
| Jennifer Mary Green | ||||
| Patricia Celia Mary Robinson |
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| Karen Marie Healy | Resigned 01.01.24 | |||
| Sally Anne Page | Resigned 08.05.23 |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity | None |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature
Full name William Mark Hind
Position Chair Date
Accounts for Fulking Village Hall Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Period 1st April 2023 to 31[st] March 2024
Income £0
Expenditure £0
Profit/Loss £0
Balance Sheet
Assets £0
Liabilities £0