Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025 .
Charity name : Oswaldkirk Village Hall
Charity registration numbe r : 1199570
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 objects of the Charity maintain facilities, being th playground, for the use of the parish of Oswaldkirk in North Yorkshire and the im without distinction of sex,p or other opinions, including meetings, lectures, classe purposes of physical andm and other forms of recreat time occupations including and intellectual developme objective of improving the the inhabitants. are to provide and e village hall and the inhabitants of the county of mediate vicinity olitical, religious use for: s including for the ental well being; ion and leisure for social, moral nt with the conditions of life of |
| 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 |
Yoga, Pilates, Fitness and classes, Children's parties meetings within the Hall.M Village Playground, part of premises and running a Bo the Hall. Film Nights, Pop-up-Pubs, and private hires as fundr 'Hall funds. well-being and other anaging the the Charity's ok Exchange in Coffee Mornings, aising events for |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees are aware an guidance issued by the Ch on public benefit, as descr documents PB1 and PB2. Copies of these document all Trustees. d understand the arity Commission ibed in guidance s are available to |
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 | With the only other community accessible asset long since closed, (Village Public House), the Village Hall remains the centre- piece of the Parish, hosting various activities as part of its commitment to foster the well- being of the inhabitants and provide an accessible amenity space. Yoga, Pilates and Fitness classes contribute to the well-being of those attending supporting both their physical and mental health of the inhabitants of the village. Children's and other parties continue to encourage the younger generation to get involved and support their local community. The Film Nights, Pop-up-Pubs, and Coffee Mornings bring many of the inhabitants together, helping to reduce the sense of isolation commonly found in very rural dispersed communities, and contribute valuable funds to support the running expenses of the 'Hall. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Modest funds remain after yet another challenging year of trading. We have received two grants towards a project for the next financial year to develop a community space adjacent to the Village Hall. Further applications for grant funding are _being prepared and submitted. _ |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to facilitate the replacement of capital items as and when they wear-out or need replacement due to end-of-life-cycle. A comprehensive register of capital assets is held, with ring-fenced funding growing as years pass, being the 'Asset Replacement _Fund'. _ |
| Amount of reservesheld | Para 1.22 | £3000.00 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable. |
| 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. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation | |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Written Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
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| 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 | Volunteers over the age of 16 years drawn form the Parish and immediate surrounding area, and elected by the inhabitants at the annual general meeting in accordance with Part 12 of the Constitution. The Trustees' co-opt as and when necessary, pending confirmation at the AGM. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Oswaldkirk Village Hall |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | _None. _ |
| Registered charity number | 1199570 |
| Charity’s principal address | Pavilion House, The Terrace, Oswaldkirk, North Yorkshire. YO62 5XZ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Aherne | Chair | >12 mths. | None. | |
| Lisa Halmshaw | Secretary | >12 mths. | None. | |
| Veronica Dunne | Treasurer | >12 mths. | None. | |
| David Badham | N/A | >12 mths. | None. | |
| Shena Stewart | N/A | < 12 mths. | None. | |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name None.
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
N/A |
|---|---|
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
None.
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 Full name Position Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Mike Aherne | Veronica Dunne | |
| Chair | _Treasurer _ | |
| 03/12/25 | ||
| 03/12/25 |
Oswaldkirk Village Hall CIO. Charity no. 1199570. Accounts for the year 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025.
| Income | Expenditure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hire(charitable activities) | £ 4,066.50 | Cleaningcosts | £ 1,241.00 | |
| Hire(other tradingactiv.) | £ 815.00 | Electricity | £ 859.66 | |
| Parishgrant | £ 1,800.00 | Water | £ 245.84 | |
| Bank interest | £ 160.02 | Heatingoil | £ 360.36 | |
| Barprofits(ca) | £ 66.80 | Safetytesting | £ 100.32 | |
| Barprofits(ota) | £ 16.70 | Insurance | £ 857.17 | |
| Donations | £ 7,000.00 | Bar costs | £ 0.00 | |
| Gift aid | £ 0.00 | Licences | £ 162.00 | |
| Grants | £ 24,855.40 | Subscription(CommunityFirst) | £ 42.00 | |
| Fund-raisingevents(ca) | £ 863.46 | Repairs/maintenance | £ 802.21 | |
| Misc(Easyfund raising) | £ 61.61 | Fund raisingevent | £ 0.00 | |
| Transfer from OVH | £ 2,400.00 | Bank fees | £ 61.50 | |
| Total | £ 42,105.49 | Playground maintenance | £ 520.97 | |
| 39706 | Development | £ 28,519.98 | ||
| Capital items | £ 1,524.00 | |||
| Miscellaneous(piano, pest,refund) | £ 272.00 | |||
| Total | £ 35,569.01 | |||
| Monies held: | ||||
| Current account 01/04/24 | £8,853.03 | Current account 31/03/2025 | £12,487.93 | |
| Cash in hand | £0.00 | Gold account 31/03/2025 | £2,651.58 | |
| Cash in hand | £0.00 | |||
| Total cash assets 01/04/24 | £8,853.03 | Total cash assets 31/03/25 | £15,139.51 |
Accounts prepared by Veronica M Dunne, Treasurer for Oswaldkirk Village Hall CIO 17[th] April 2025.
I have checked these accounts and confirm that they accurately reflect the income and expenditure of Oswaldkirk Village Hall CIO.
Signed Mary Thomas Dated 2/12/2025
After independent checking, accounts to be presented for approval at Oswaldkirk Village Hall CIO AGM.
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