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2024-04-30-accounts

SORP
reference
Summaryofthe purposesof Para1.17 "Tobeused in perpetuityasa non-
the charity as set out in its sectarian and non-political placeof
governing document recreation mental and physical culture and
social intercourse under the nameof
Claypole Village Hall for the advantage and
benefitofthe inhabitantsofClaypole".
Summaryofthe main
activities in relationtothose
Para1.17and
1.19
The hall is used for community groups,
such as Girl Guiding, Claypole Women's
purposes for the public Institute, Crafty Cuppa Club, Claypole
benefit, in particular, the Cinema Club, as well as for fitness classes,
activities, projects or craft workshops, family fun days, the
services identified in the annual village litter pick, seasonal activities,
accounts. training and business meetings, national
occasions, and for family gatherings and
celebrations.
Statement confirming Para1.18 We can confirm that the Trustees have had
whether the trustees have regard to the Charity Commission's
had regard to the guidance guidance on public benefit
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

You may choosetoinclude fur ther statement s where relevant about:
SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para1.38 n/a
Policy on social investment Para1.38 n/a 0
including program related
investment
Contribution made by Para1.38 The Village Hall is managed solely by team
volunteers ofcommitted volunteers with a wide ranQe

AchievementsandPer formance
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reference
Summaryofthemain Para1.20 Duringthefinancialyear2023-24,Claypole
achievementsofthecharity, VillageHallcelebrated_its_centenaryyear.
identifyingthedifferencethe Aswellasbeingatimeforcelebrationof
charity'sworkhasmadeto thissignificantmilestonefortheHall,itwas
thecircumstancesofits alsoayearofnationalcelebration,withthe
beneficiariesandanywider coronationofKingCharlesIll.Eventswere
benefitsto societyasa heldattheHalltomarkbothofthese
whole. specialoccasions:
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anafternoonteaevent forthe
centenary,withamodeloftheVHin
cake,whichwascutbyouroldest
residentMrsEileenMilner,alsoin
her100thyear
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adisplayoftheHall's historyand
treasureditemsforlocalresidentsto
learnmoreabouttheHallandits
benefactor
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acoronationfamilyfunday&BBQ
andtheplantingof acoronationtree
intheVillageHallgrounds
-
avolunteeringdayattheHallin
recognitionoftheKing'sservice.
InNovember2023,theteamwasdelighted
tobeawardedfundingofalmost£20kby
SouthKesteven'sUKSharedProsperity
FundtorefurbishtheHall'soutdated
kitchenandworkwascompletedinJanuary
2024.ThiswasthefinalstageoftheHall's
internalrenovations,followingworkstothe
mainhallandformer library,therenovation
ofthecaretaker'scottageandinstallation of
newAVequipmentintheprevious5years.
Thenewkitchenhasbroughtnewhirers
andnewactivitiestotheHall- cookery
demonstrations/workshops,children's
bakingclasses- andallhirers'bookings
areenhancedbythemuch-improved
facilities.
InMarch2024,aneventwasheldtolaunch
thenewkitchenandtherenovatedlibrary
andshowcasethenewfacilitiestolocal
residentsandtothankallthosewho
workedontheprojects.

Additional information (optional) Additional information (optional)
Youmaychoosetoinclude further statements whererelevantabout:
Achievementsagainst Para1.41 nla
objectives set
Performanceof fundraising Para1.41 n/a
activities against objectives
set
Investment performance Para1.41 n/a
againstobjectives
Other n/a

Reviewof the charity's Para1.21 Thecharityisina stronger financial position
financial position at theend thanithaseverbeen.Therearesufficient
oftheperiod reservestofund4monthsof working
capital,ifhallhireweretocease
unexpectedly,andpayfor anewboilerand
contributetoanewkitchenfor thehall.
Incomingcashhasincreased significantly
duetotheincreaseinweddingreception
hallhirepackages.Alongwith grant
funding,thishasmeantthat we'vebeen
ablerenovateanoldunusedroomintoa
smallermeetingroomfor hirebycommunity
groupsandupgradethekitchenwithnew
facilities.
Statement explaining the Para1.22 TheManagementTeamhasdiscussedthe
policy for holding reserves followingfactorsinsettingouttheReserves
statingwhytheyareheld Policy:
•Moneyshouldonlybekeptin
reservefor specificreasons.These
shallinclude:holdingfunding
awards/bequests whilst securing-the
totalsumrequired for aproject,to
fundraise for a specific eventor
project,tomeetthecostsof a
medium/longtermbuildings
maintenanceplan
•A requirementtohave4months
workingcapitalcostsincash
reservesincaseof a majorproblem
suchasa loss ofincome
•Toholdback20%ofhallhireand
SideHouserentalincomeforany
minorworkslikelytoneeddoingin
anyoneyear.
•Toholdbackanamountincash
reserves formatchfundingentered
onafundingapplication for capital
projects.
It is the policyofthe Village Hall to holdin
reserves the equivalentof4 months
working capital requirements.
Decisions on spend from the reserves will
be made by the majorityofthe
Management Team, and any expense over
£5,000 has to be authorised by two of the
Trustees.
Where practical, decisions should be
reached at a Management Team meeting,
but Trustee approval can be given via email
ifthey are unable to attend.
Amountofreserves held Para1.22 £33,133
Reasons for holding zero Para1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Detailsoffund materiallyin Para1.24 Not applicable
deficit
Explanationofany Para1.23 None currently.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern

tructure, Governance and Ma nagement
Description of charity's
trusts:
_
___

,_
._____,
Type of governing document
Para 1.2s
Trust Deed
--J'-----__._------------------;
How is the charity
Para 1.2s
Unincorporated
co_nstituted_?_-----4------~-----------------i
Trustee selection methods
Para 1.2s
Candidates for appointment as trustees
shall be proposed and seconded by
including detailsofany
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to postornameof
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
two persons qualified as parishioners to
vote at the election at the AGM. These
may be existing Committee members.
Candidates should have a proven local
connection to the ParishofClaypole.
Notice of intention to stand should be
made at least 14 days in advanceofthe
meeting and advertised by the usual
published and electronic methodsof
communication.
Trustees should serve for a 3-year term
and then either stand downorstand
for re-election at the next AGM.
Trustees can also be co-opted where a
specific need is identified by the
Committee.

Reference and Adminis trative details
Charity name Claypole Villaoe Hall
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
228354
Claypole Village Hall, Main Street, Claypole, Lincolnshire,
NG23 SBA

Namesofthe chari ty trustees who manage the charit y
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates actedifnot
for whole year
Nameofperson(or
body) entitled to appoint
trustee (if any)
1 Canon Anthony Tucker Rural Dean (now
retired)
2 Bridget Rosewell Churchwarden 31/5/23 to 30/4/24
3 Dean Revill 31/5/23 to 30/4/24
4 John Padley Churchwarden
Robert Prabucki Churchwarden 31/5/23 to 30/04/24 -
5 stood down at the
2024 AGM
Graham Briggs Appointed 16/10/24
6 (after this financial
year end)
7
8
Nameoftrustees holdinQ title to propertybelonQinQto the charity Nameoftrustees holdinQ title to propertybelonQinQto the charity
Trustee name Dates actedifnot for
whole year
Not applicable

unds held as custodian tru **stees on behalf **
Descriptionofthe assets Not applicable
held in this capacity
Name and objectsofthe Not applicable
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held. and how
these fall within the
custodian charity's
objectives
Detailsofarrangements for Not applicable
safe custody and
segregationofsuch assets
from the charity's own
assets

Claypole Village Hall

Apr-24

Income and expense summary

Year ended 30 April 2024

Income
Hall hire and rent received
Grants and funding
Deposit account interest received
Total income
Expenses
Light & heat
Council tax and water
Insurance
Cleaning
Repairs & maint
VH events
Other expenses
Total expenses
YTD
YTD
YEAR
2024
2023
2022
30,178
17,867
13,717
29,393
1,447
26,914
502
55
-
60,074
19,370
40,631
6,392
3,309
1,620
1,097
953
497
2,152
1,545
1,392
3,766
1,719
1,133
51,724
23,788
5,210
3,548
664
3,568
842
878
-
69,522
32,855
13,421
9,448
-
13,485
-
27,211
Bank account summary
Opening bank balances
Closing bank balances
£
45,542
36,095
9,448
-
£
20,092
1,083
11,958
also includes deferred income
33,133
Cash in/(out)flow 9,448
-
Reserves held
Side House deposit
Deposits held
Cash in/(out)flow for theperiod 9,448
-
13,485
-
27,211

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES •** Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Claypole Village Hall On accounts forthe year ended 30" April 2024 Charity no (if any) 228354 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trusl'l for the year ended Responslbllltles and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in acwrdance with the Charities Act 2011 {"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 Garrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. Independent IThe c examiner's statement u rta ap nga of dbo te[] I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect,: the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did 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 bè reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: Elizabeth Taylor Relevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any): ICAEW FCA IER October 2018

Address: 4 Franklin Way, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln, LN3 4GL Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018