TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR EJYDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025 Risk Review The Trustees and the Management Committee have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established SysmS to mitigate those risks. anisation Review and Results The high level of use of the Parish Hall during previous years has Continued through 2025. There are now more than 25 regular user groupslor8anisations, mainly during the week. and the number of occasional bookings has continued at a high level, particularly at weekends. The use of the Meeting R(yom continues to increase. The high standard of the facilities in the Hall and the surrounding grounds. &$ well as the convenient location and parking provision at the Hall, continues to aitract enqulries. A regular income is received from the Fecd-ln Tariff for the ¢ItrICity geD¢rated by the solar panels. Following the break-in in December 2023 the Comrnittee declded that all windows in the Community Room should be replaced. along with that which was damaged. Part was funded by the insurance claim. This work was completed in January 2025. The floor in the main hall was sanded und re-sealed in August, followed by new lines for badminton. The Hall and the grounds are regularly maintained and several areas were decordted in the summer, Ibe 'l'rustees thank the Management Committee and other helpers who, during the year, have given their time in support of the Hall. The Trustees also thank Lloyds Bank for their continued support and are ple&8ed to report an operating surplus for the year. Bookings for 2026 are continuin8 at a high level. which should see another busy and successful year.
Powick Parish Hall
Financial Statements for the year to
31[st] December 2025.
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Powick Parish Hall
Income and expenditure account for the year to 31[st] December 2025.
| Note INCOME £ Hall hire income Investment income Solar panel income . EXPENDITURE Repairs & maintenance costs 2. 6,786.09 Cleaning contract 8,512.92 Cleaning costs 1,558.63 Electricity 2,217.31 Gas 2,133.34 Water rates 883.32 Insurance 2,112.45 Office expenses 700.00 Professional fees 275.00 Telephone 814.56 PRS Licence 283.44 Web design software 257.32 Community First membership44.00 OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Less Depreciation costs SURPLUS/DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR |
2025. 2024. £ £ £ 31,041.94 25,328 76.88 102 2,667.32 2,982 ___ 33,786.14 28,412 9,031 7,823 1,286 2,514 3,709 660 2,026 700 275 612 242 843 (26,578.38) _27 ( 29,748) 7,207.76 ( 1,336) ( 6,678.98) ( 5,458) 528.78 ( 6,794) |
£ 25,328 102 2,982 |
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| Powick Parish Hall Balance Sheet As At 31st December 2025. Note FIXED ASSETS £ Tangibles 3 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 2,560.84 Prepayments 2,721.00 Cash at Bank15,360.36 20,642.20 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due Within one year (1,104.00) NET CURRENT ASSETS __ Represented by: ACCUMULATED FUNDS Unrestricted funds b/f Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Revaluation reserve |
2025. £ 453,500.00 19,538.20 473,038.20 32,566.42 528.78 33,095.20 439,943.00 473,038.20 |
2024. £ 1,996 2,038 19,175 23,209 (4,778) ______ |
£ 454,078 18,431 472,509 39,360 (6,794) 32,566 439,943 472,509 |
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Notes to the accounts
Note 1. – The basis of preparation.
1.1 Basis of Accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:
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Accounting and reporting by Charities – statement of recommended practice (SORP 2005.)
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And with Accounting standards
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And with the Charities Act.
1.2 Change in basis of accounting.
There has been no change to the accounting policies, valuation rules and methods of accounting since last year.
1.3 Changes to previous accounts.
No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.
2. Repairs and maintenance costs.
| External maintenance and repairs Repairs to outside lighting Ins claim re replacement windows 2024. Window repairs Gardening Internal maintenance and repairs Boiler repairs and service Heating service First Aid Sink repair Lighting repair Piano Tuning Repair materials – glue etc Fire Alarm Service Decorating Sub total Total for the year |
2025 £ (235.00) 186.00 3,448.00 3,399.00 879.96 78.00 43.42 610.71 1,775.00 3,387.09 6,786.09 |
2024 £ 1,025 2,081 3,651 6,757 191 174 22 45 29 78 1,735 2,274 9,031 |
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3. Tangible Fixed Assets, land and buildings and equipment.
| At cost At 1stJanuary 2025 Additions At 31stDecember 2025 Depreciation At 1stJanuary 2025 Charges 2025 At 31stDecember 2025 Net Book Values At 31stDecember 2025 At 31stDecember 2024 |
Freehold £ 528,726 528,726 75,230 5,287 80,517 448,209 453,496 |
Equipment £ 40,386 6,101 46,487 39,804 1,392 41,196 5,291 582 |
Total £ 569,112 6,101 |
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575,213 |
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| 115,034 6,679 121,713 |
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| 453,500 | |||
| 454,078 |
Independent examiner’s report on the accounts.to the trustees, on the unaudited financial statements of Powick Parish Hall. Charity number 202143.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner.
The Charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examiner is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5) 9b) of the Charities Act, and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement.
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement.
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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The accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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- The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form the 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 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.
Signed:
Date:
NAME: Derek Street
Relevant Professional Qualifications: MAAT CMS Cert Ed BA HONS
Address: 32 Murren Avenue Malvern Worcs WR14 3QB.
Trustees Annual Report
Objectives and activities.
Summary of purpose.
The organisation is a charity regulated by a declaration of trust dated 7[th] December 1927 and is approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Summary of main activities – objectives of the organisation.
To hold the property and buildings thereon and to permit the same to be used for the purpose of a Parish Hall and Men’s Club and for such entertainment, meetings and gatherings in connection with and for the benefit of the parishioners of Powick as the trustees may approve but subject to the restrictive covenants mentioned in the Declaration of Trust. Note- there have been no changes in the stated objects during the year.
Statement confirming public benefit.
Powick Parish Hall is held in trust for the use of the residents of the Parish of Powick, for meetings, classes and other forms of recreational and leisure time occupations, with the objective of improving the conditions of life of the residents.
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Summary of achievements and performance. Risk Review
The Trustees and the Management Committee have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have established systems to mitigate those risks.
Organisation Review and Results
The high level of use of the Parish Hall in previous years has continued through 2025. There are now more than 25 regular user groups/organisations and the number of occasional bookings has continued at a high level, particularly at weekends. The use of the Meeting Room continues to increase. The high standard of the facilities in the Hall and the surrounding grounds, as well as the convenient location and parking provision at the Hall, continues to attract enquiries. A regular income is received from the Feed In Tariff for the electricity generated by the solar panels.
Following the break-in during December 2023, the Committee decided that all windows in the Community Room should be replaced, along with that which was damaged. Part was funded by an insurance claim. This work was completed in January 2025. The floor in the main Hall was sanded and resealed in August, followed by new lines for Badminton. The Hall and the grounds are regularly maintained and several areas were decorated in the summer.
The Trustees thank the Management Committee and other helpers who, during the year, have given their time in support of the Hall.
The Trustees also wish to thank Lloyds Bank for their continued support and report a small operating loss for the year. Bookings for 2026 are continuing at a high level, which should see another busy and successful year.
Financial review.
The Charities financial position.
The trustees believe the reserves are sufficient for their current needs.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves.
The reserves are held sufficient to cover the running costs in the event of a loss of income for 12 months.
Reserves held
Net cash reserves are £19,538 (£18,431 for 2024.)
Structure, Governance and management.
Description of Charity’s trust:
By deed.
Type of governing document:
By trust deed.
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How is the Charity constituted?
The organisation is a charity regulated by a declaration of trust deed dated 7[th] December 1927 and is approved by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Trustee selection methods:
By open vote of existing committee members and trustees.
Reference and administration details.
| Charity name | Powick Village Hall and Men’s Club |
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| Registered Charity number | 202143 |
| Charity’s principal address | Malvern Road Powick Worcester WR2 4RT |
Name of the charity trustees who manage the charity.
| Trustee name | Office held (if any) |
Dates acted if not for the whole year. |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint a trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | AJ Colston | Chairman | ||
| 2 | RD Gurney | Secretary | ||
| 3 | R Floyd | |||
Committee – names at the date the report was approved.
| Mrs M Allsopp | K. Davies |
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| AJ Colston | RD Gurney |
| RA Floyd | J Kent |
| C. March |
Names of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity.
| Trustee name | Dates acted, if not for whole year. |
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| AJ Colston | |
| RD Gurney | |
| R A Floyd |
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustee’s report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.
| Signature(s) | |
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| Full name | AJ Colston |
| Position | Chairman |
Date:
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Transactions with related parties.
Nil during 2025.
Transactions with trustees or related parties.
Nil during 2025..
Treasurer’s expenses maintained at £300. Secretary expenses maintained at £400.
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STREETWISE BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES 32 MURREN AVENUE MALVERN WORCSWR14 3QB. TELEPHONE 07790595089. Mr J. Kent Tasrer- Powlck Parlsh Hall 30 Nlalvern Road Powick WortÈster WR2 4RT 19th February 202& DrjimeS and the Commlttee Re: Ptrwkk Parlsh Hall a(cnt0 31° December 2025. Please find attached to this letter a copy of the latest Set of accounts si8ned by me In my role as independent examiner. The year under review saw the hall perform well, increaslng tts overall Income by 19.9% up from £28,412 the previous year to £33.786 In 2026. The hall has also experienced a better control In costs, which has resulted in an operatln8 5urplu5 being recorded at £528.78. Repairs and malntenance costs were reduced by £2,245 even thou continued improvements were carried out, The cost of gas also improved. presumabty due to a chan8e in supplier in year. with all other overheads remainin8 relatfvely stable. The accounts remain healthy with good levels of working CaPital1£19,538 net, which is a slightly hl8her on 2024 at £18,431) If you require any further Inforniation, please do not he51tste to contact me. Also enclosed is my invoice for completing this work, whrch I hope meets with ur approval. Yours SInceI¥ Derek Street.