CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110312025 Period end date Period start date To 2810212026 Charity name: Darsham Village Hall Charlty registration number: 230730 Objectives and Activities SORP refetance Para 1.17 Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the acwunts. Statement COnfining whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit To provide a place for the use of villagers and external hirors to partake in social and educational activities The Hall has continued to provide a meeting place for a wide variety of groups and individuals for a variety of purposes. By fundraising and other events. it promotes social interaction and encoura es health and wellbein rou The trustees maintain the village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Darsham and district without dlstlnction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and other fornis of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Para 1.18 Additional inforniation (optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Not Applicable Par$ 1.38 Policy on grant making Not Applicable Parz 1.38 Policy on sorial investment including program related investment Volunteers assist and support trustees in organising and managing fund raising events and providing time and expertise when asked to do so. Financial contributions are sometimes received from individuals who live in or have lived in the communi P•a 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other Achievements and Performance S(NIP refwence In planning activities and improvements. we endeavour to always bear in mind the impact on individuals uslng the hall and local residents. The playground, opened In October 2024, rs a popular addition to our facilities. The equipment Is monitored regularly to ensure it is safe to use. The hall is hired out regularfy and the income this generates helps trustees maintain the hall and ensure it remains an attractive and safe environment for all Its users. Further improvements to the hall and fts surrounding area have been identified, and villagers opinion soughL Summary oflhe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as whole. Pan 120 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where revant about: Achievements against objectives set PaTr 1.41 The trustees hold an annual village fete to raise funds for improvements within the hall. This together with coffee momings, have proven to be very successful fundraising activities. Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectbves set Para 1.41 The money the trustees hold in an investment account contlnues to grow with interest added every quarter. As no funds were withdrawn this year we are in a good financial situation. Investment performan against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the chanty's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The charity is in a stable financial situation. Unrestricted funds held in the bank amount to £13,656.65, restricted funds amount to £2,280.82. A further £23,287.24 is held in an investment account and £154.35 held in cash Our policy states that an amount of at least £5,000 should be kept in the current account as a general fund for ongoing running costs of the hall and in the deposit account £15,000 should be desi nated as a contin enc fund. £39.379 Not Applicable Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.72 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties aboLrt the charity continuing as a going GOnM Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Parn 114 Not Applicable Para 1.23 Not Applicable Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant aUt. Our main source of funding is from hall hire charges and the running of a 100 club. Fund raising events are held throughout the year to further bolster the charities funds The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) ParB 1.47 NotApplicable Investment policy and objectives inGluding any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The principal risk facing the charity would be the decrease In lunds resulting from regular hirers of the hall deciding not to Use our facilitiès. A description of the principal risks faGing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing documerrt trust deed, ro al charter How is the charity constituted? le.g unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection metht)ds including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entrtd to appoint one or more trustees PaR125 Schome adopted in 1950 and updated 14" Janua 2013 and 2024. Unincorporated Association Para 1.25 pa 1.25 Trustees are appointed or reappointed at the annual general meeting. Each trustee is nominated and seconded by village residents. All trustees are volunteers. Additional infomiation loptlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees PaTr 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider nelwork with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Pa¥a 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Darsham Villa e hall 230730 Darsham Village Hall Cheyney Green Darsham IP17 3FA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Tru$tse name Office {rfanyl Name of petson lor body) OnlIad int trustso ifan Heather Ballantine Jill Edwards Alison Robinson Philip Robinson Michael Shipp David Taylor Becky Ling Annie McPhail Alan Holland Joint Chair Joint Chair Treasurer 10 Paul Diamond Sally Goodacre Jayne Holmes Ronald Clarke 0511112025 - present 2111012025- 0812026 2111012025-present 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor rate truslees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustèo namo Dates aet¢d rf not for whole
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacty Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custtsdian charity's objects Not Applicab Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Not Applicable Additional infonnation loptlonal) Names and addresses of advisers {Optional inforniation) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff membors Ioptional infom)ation) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disdosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full nam9 Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Alison Robinson Treasurer (LL Date
CHARITY COMMIS510N FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Chatity Name Daharn Vtllage Hall No lif 230730 CC16a For perlod Per Sta rtaie Perio4 end d31e 2212028 0110312025 Sectioii A ReLFpt5 and paymeiits unStrICted Restricted funds DÈposit Account Total fund5 Last year to the nea1 tothe n8arest£ ts the nearest £ to the n8ar85t £ to the nearest£ A1 Re1 Hall Hi 100 Club Oonalions Events Ea5 Fundrai81 618 818 161 101 tots A2 Asset and InVesent sae table . Intertst 923 923 tota 923 923 A3Pa ments 100 Club Cleanin Re 8jr5 and Maintenance Bank Char es Insurance and InCeS Gardenin DONatnS Events De sit Refunds Runnin cost$ 1055 3,294 2,969 2.055 3.294 2,969 2,125 2,599 6,705 13 1,414 1.798 1.798 650 1.291 815 3,206 997 1.83S 5,404 t.835 5,404 Sub total A4 As$et and investmerrt ur¢ha$e5 see table Sub toi¥l rot81p8ymts 19.285 N•tofrec8lpi¥poym•ntsJ AS Transfers botween ful A6 Cash lunds last yearend Cash funds thls yearend .865 33.146 9,37 CCKX R18ccounts ISSI 27108r2026
Section B Statement ol assets and liabilities at the end tsf the period Unrestricted fund5 io n8ar8st £ Restricted fund$ Endowrnent funds to nearest £ Catsgorl8S ttalL8 to nèarest £ 2,281 81 Cash lunds Bank AcctyJnt 13,657 Deposrt AcctyJnt 23.287 Cash Funds Total funds 1•3r banCeS with receipts and payTr*nts accounl($ll QK Unrestrtcted funds 37.098 2.281 QK Èndowmènt funds to n8afvst £ Restricted fvnds Details to nearest £ to naar85t £ Fund to whiGh asset belon Cumnt value lonal D8ts1 Cost IoFllonall Fund to which a55et belon Current valuè tional Dthil$ Cost loptlonall B4 A55ets rotslned for tho charlty own use Fund to whlch rnlates Amount due onal Whon L1uo ional Dotsi BS Uabllitl85 Signed by one or two trustees on half of all the trustees SVJna1 Print Name Dats of approval 2k CCXX P2 aecounts ISSI 2710812026
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Darsham Village Hall On accounts for the year ended 28th February 2026 Charity no (If any) 230730 Set out on pages 8and9 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity nhe Trusf) for the year ended 2810212026. Responslbllltles and As the charty trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in resped 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the ACL I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in ¢onne¢tion with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material Independent examinerfs statsment accounting rec<)rds were not kept in accordan witri section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wtth Ihe accountlng records I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wrlh the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: Date: 2710812026 Name: Alan Davidson Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (If any): Addre88: 19 Cheyney Green. Darsham, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3FA IER October 2018