## **RINGMER VILLAGE HALL CHARITY No 207885 Lewes Road, Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5QH Trustees’ Report 2025** 

Thankfully a less challenging year than 2024 and one where the hall continues to be used by regular groups and one-off bookings. 

Standards are maintained thanks to our caretaker, Sharon Rose and the dedication of numerous volunteers. Our bookings administrator Bren Bonner continues to be the first port of call for queries for many. Thank you, Bren! 

The Hall welcomed some new bookings in 2025 including Judo, Taekwondo and Dog First Aid. Weekly bookings from groups such as Badminton, Tiddlers & Toddlers and the Evergreens are essential for our regular source of income as are our monthly groups such as WI and Spinners Weavers and Dyers. Weekend bookings have been variable, and we have tried to fill some gaps with our own fundraising events: A jigsaw puzzle competition and Bingo both proving popular. We also hosted the popular Ringmer Hub offering clubs and societies to promote themselves and attract new members. 

From 3916 bookings, 1965 (50%) provided fitness /health; 815 (20%) provided a social /special interest and at least 183 (5%) provided entertainment. 

Instigated by the Trustees, health talks continued and a very successful day took place with Foundry Healthcare. First Aid / Defibrillator training has continued with the support of St Johns Ambulance and financial support from Lewes District Council. 

Ringmer Library continues to go from strength to strength under the leadership of Liz Owen and her dedicated team of volunteers. Sociable Saturdays and Friendly Fridays bring together the community for coffee, cake and chat and have been funded by Lewes District Council. 

A further Kitchen Company course took place where local volunteers taught a small group of people some basic cookery skills in a friendly and relaxed setting.  Popular local author Elly Griffiths gave a fantastic talk, and several fundraising events were held during the year to support the Library and Hall. The history of Ringmer Swimming Pool display was presented in the library for a few weeks to celebrate the re-opening of the pool after a lengthy closure. 

The Baptist Church continued to meet throughout the year and play an important role in decision-making and direction. Ringmer Dramatic Society put on two superb shows in 2025 – almost sell out audiences at both. 

The trustees dealt with 2 main issues in the year: A diesel spillage on the car park was put through our insurers and led to part of the car park being resurfaced. Further vandalism of the public toilet led to a temporary closure and a review of the charity’s options. With the toilet reopened and in regular use, these options are being evaluated subject to external funding support. 

We closed the year with a surplus, as some of our planned exterior work did not take place due to weather conditions. Careful management of resources will ensure our 10-year maintenance programme can get back on track from 2026. Our reserves continue to be healthy as we look at the prospect of renewal of the flat roof in the near future. 



## **TRUSTEES** 

## **(There were no changes during the year)** 

Revd David BOUSKILL (Ex-Officio member as Vicar of Ringmer) 

Mark CROASDALE 

Malcolm HART 

Marisa HAYES 

Robert MORRISON 

Elisabeth OWEN 

Keith PHILLIPS 

Teresa SUTTON 

Neil THORNICROFT 

John WHITLOCK (Parish Council representative) 

Alan WEST 

Martin WHITLOCK 

Trustees are recruited from user groups and those with an interest and skills in supporting this vibrant village amenity. 



RINGMER VILLAGE HALL
(Registered Charity number 207885)
AUDITED ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 st December 2025
Presented to the Annual General Meeting of
Ringmer Village Hall Management Committee
20th April 2026

Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Rlngmer Vlllage Hall
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ringmer Village Hall Ithe Trust) for
the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in
accoidance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'}.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examlnerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the
Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
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 no concerns and 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.
Signe
Name.. Joh
Ashcroft IIPFAI
Address- 64 Leicester Road, Lewes, BN7 ISX
Date..

Ringmer Village Hall Management Committee
AGM 20th April 2026
Statement of receipts and payments for year ended 3111212025
Recel
Unrestrirted
Restricted
Total 2025
Totol 2024
Donations - general
Youth group donation
Library Income
Grant from Almond Trust
Lettings
Storage
Meters
Interest
Fundraising
Insurance Claimlsundries
Error Reciepts
Total before transfers
Transfers between funds
Total
501
501
1,705
1,107
1,107
9,935
43,776
55,626
780
9,935
42,139
5,941
1,637
55,626
780
53,689
740
60
2,353
570
8,188
50
60
2,353
570
8,188
50
684
2,521
500
33,100
I,(100
99,880
3,250
103,130
70,873
3,250
74,123
52,074
122,947
3,250
126,197
52,074
ments
Unrestrirted
Restrlcted
Total 2025
Total 2024
Cleaninglmaterials
Caretakgr
Insurance
Water and Sewage
Electricity
Repairslmaint.
Additions & Decorations
Gardening
Audit fee
Honorarlum Bren
Admln
Broadband
Library Exp9ndituro
Grants to schools
Payroll Admin
PAYE
Foodbank
Letting cancellation refunds
Defib Exps
Error Payments
Fund Raising Costs
Total before transfers
Transfers between funds
Total
1,961
8,323
4,457
663
13,429
22,386
2,515
800
200
1,200
1,551
847
1,961
8,323
4,457
663
13,429
22,386
2,515
800
2,126
7,765
3,772
677
14,395
53,401
2,091
800
200
1,200
1,551
847
200
1,200
1,639
766
5,067
40,000
5,067
40,000
475
1,560
4,066
475
1,560
515
1,443
2,316
2,820
535
3,088
3,088
30
50
63,535
30
50
108,602
3,250
111.852
45,067
3,250
48,317
100,526
3,250
103, 776
63,535
Surplus {defi¢it) of receipts
over payments
10,588
3,757
14,345
646

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RINGMER VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(Registered Charity number 2078851 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 20" April 2026
Treasurer's Annual Re
ort.
Financial Hi
htslEx
lanations 2025
Lettings
Donations
£52,538 - allowing for deposit and cancellation refunds
A bequest from the Almond estate of £43274.62 was paid into RVH library fund for
distribulion lo three local secondary schools. This is to be used to encourage teenage
reading totaling £40,000. The remaining £3275, to be split between Ihe Village Library and
RVH.
£22386- Includes £10,271.26 as 50 % paid for healing upgrade in Symons Hall. IRVH will
receive £13,000 CIL money from LDC in 2026.} Most of the remaining amount was for
repairs for diesel spill in car park, most of which was covered by insurance claim.
Interest
£2353.48 on all accounls
Caretaking £10358 including PAYE and Payroll services. WIE caretaking increased in line with
minimum wage.
£134290
Repairs
Electrlclty
Examiners Re
ort- This is the examiners, summary of the results for the year with a signed statement.
Recei
ts and Pa
ments 2025- This is in the fomi of receipts and payments account and details the
types of income and expenditure incurred and their amounts.
Unrestricted Receipts £74,123
Restricted Receipts £52,074 (Almond Bequest)
Total Receipts £126,197
Unrestricted Payments £63,535
Restricted Payments £48,317
o Total Payments £111,852
Surplus £14,345
Statement of Balances
o Unrestricted £117,697
Restricted £30,621
Total 2025 £148318
o Village Hall Valuation £375,000
Fixtures and Fittings £16,661
Debtors Scottish Water £510 and Lettings outstanding £2089
reciation
My thanks go to all Truslees. Our Caretaking team, Sharon and Liam.
Our Administrator, Bren and all others who are involved in Ihe running of Ringmer Village Hall.
Thank you all for your support over many years as this will be my last annual report.

lanation of Funds
Up to end 2025 accounts are kept on a computer system using Paxton charity bookkeeping
software.
I have set up distinct funds for RVHMC as follows..
The General fund for everyday village hall income and expenditure. Managed through our charity
account with Barclays Bank and includes saver accounts at Barclays and CCLA.
Library fund. A separate fund for the Village Library so that the donations and fundraising, which
is specifically for Ihe library can be accounted for and only used for the library expenditure. For
banking purposes Ihis shows within the general fund
RVHMC financial policy states we should hold £25000 in reserves away from our day-to-day
running costs. I believe this should be increased to at least £50,000
Martin Whitlock
Hon. Treasurer
Ringmer Village Hall Management Committee- Dated 20 February 2026

Independent examinees report to the trustees of Rlngmer Village Hall
I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of Ringmer Village Hall (the Trust) for
the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibllities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examinerf5 Statement
I have Completed my examination. I conflrm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the
Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of account5 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 no concerns and 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.
Signe
Name: Joh
Ashcroft IIPFAI
Address.. 64 Leicester Road. Lewes. BN7 ISX
Date..