Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date
From 1 January 2024
To 31 December 2024
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 233676
NONE
Charity's principal address FARNHAM LANE, FARNHAM ROYAL BUCKS Postcode SL2 3AX
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| J. HOUDRET | CHAIRMAN | |||
| P. CATHCART | ||||
| C. OWEN | TREASURER | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Reporting Accountants | Adam Accountancy ltd | 324 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6JA |
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
CONVEYANCE AND TRUST DEED DATED 31[ST] JULY 1922 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) TRUST How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) APPOINTED Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Section C Objectives and activities
VILLAGE HALL and CLUB ROOM, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF FARNHAM ROYAL AND NEARBY VILLAGES.
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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Farnham Royal Village Hall provides low cost space and accommodation to various public groups and organizations. The Hall is available to all within the local area. Current users include, An under 4s day school (Little Ducklings) A ballet school for youngsters Karate class Dance clubs Parish Council and Elections Social Clubs
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The Hall has a policy of making space available to all at rates far below those available commercially, thereby benefiting the public community in terms of education and social inter-action. The Trustees have taken note of the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission, under section 4 (6) of the Charities Act 2006, and have regard to this when exercising their powers and duties to which the guidance would be relevant.
The trustees continue to thank the volunteer Management Committee of 3 persons who together with their treasurer oversee and operate the Farnham Royal Village Hall to a very high standard and in keeping with the originally set criteria at its inauguration.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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Section D Achievements and performance
The Hall has been kept in good repair throughout the year, and it continues Summary of the main to provide high quality accommodation to the general public, on request. achievements of the charity during the year
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Section E Financial review
Reserves have been accrued out of income, commensurate with the need Brief statement of the to provide for essential building improvements and repairs. charity’s policy on reserves The Trustees consider the reserves adequate for future annual needs. Details of any funds materially none in deficit
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, TRUSTEE etc) Date
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FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
Adam Accountancy Limited 324 Bath Road, Slough Berkshire, SL1 6JA Tel: 01753 373 505 www: adamaccountancy.co.uk Email: info@adamaccountancy.co.uk
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Farnham Lane Farnham Royal Slough , SL2 3AX Charity No: 233676
Committee of Trustees
Chris Owen Peter Cathcart Jeremy Houdret
Management Committee
Jeremy Houdret Chairman Chris Owen Treasurer Lee Chapman Bob Thorpe
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
| CONTENTS | Page |
|---|---|
| Income and Expenditure Account | 1 |
| Balance Sheet | 2 |
| Accountants | 3 |
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Summary of Income and Expenditure
for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Income Lettings Social Club Rent Social Club Utilities School Rent Interest Total Income Expenditure Running Costs Caretakers Wages Pension Cleaning materials/Waste Gas Electricity Water Repairs Fire and theft prevention Music and Alcohol Licences Insurance Broadband and CCTV Bank charges Accounts Sundries Depreciation IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS New Doors New Roof Car Park relining Signage Total Expenditure Deficit for the year |
2024 2023 £ £ 28,229 21,716 9,000 9,000 5,210 4,638 10,164 9,155 52,603 44,509 18,176 17,489 811 849 2,009 2,125 6,619 2,811 7,055 5,927 795 534 4,642 4,848 1,427 1,068 307 180 1,554 1,397 896 878 47 40 480 -110 1,790 1,754 6,132 6,132 52,740 45,922 3,393 8,200 2,330 816 56,133 57,268 (3,530) (12,759) |
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FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2024
| 2024 £ Fixed Assets Farnham Royal Village Hall Improvements to Premises 122,640 Less Depreciation as at 31 December 2023 116,508 6,132 Current Assets Natwest Bank 65,191 Cash Float 100 Debtors 4,462 69,753 Current Liabilities Creditors 3,570 Net Assets 72,315 Financed by Building Reserve brought forward 12,264 Transfer to General Reserve 6,132 6,132 General Reserve Surplus brought forward 63,582 Transfer from Building Reserve 6,132 Surplus/(Deficit) for year (3,531) 66,183 72,315 Approved by CHAIRMAN Approved by Management Committee Management Committee …………………………... ….................................. Name Name Dated …………………. |
2023 £ 122,640 110,376 12,264 60,254 100 3,998 64,352 770 75,846 18,396 6,132 12,264 70,209 6,132 (12,759) 63,582 75,846 |
2023 £ 122,640 110,376 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,264 60,254 100 3,998 |
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| 64,352 770 |
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| 75,846 | ||
| 75,846 | ||
ADAM ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED 324 Bath Road, Slough Berkshire, SL1 6JA Mobile: 07775 906 400 Tel No: 01753 373 505 www: adamaccountancy.co.uk Email: info@adamaccountancy.co.uk
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
I have examined the financial statements of the Farnham Royal Village Hall for the year ended 31[st] December 2024, which comprise the statement of Financial Activities, the Balance sheet, and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable with the law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and its trustees as a body, for my examination work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake such examination by being a qualified certified member of the Certified Public Accountants Association. It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as trustees concerning any 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 next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
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To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been met.
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The accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Matters on which I am required to report by exception.
I have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you, if in our opinion:
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The information given in the trustees’ report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements, or
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Sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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The financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns, or
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I have not received all the information and explanations I require for my examination.
Date: 29-10-2025
Adam Accountancy
Adam Alsharif (BA, AFA, MAAT)
IFA Member No: 268995 | AIA Member No: 412954 | AAT Member No: 20284532 AIA is a Recognised Qualifying Body (RQB) under the Companies Act 2006.
Company Registered in England No: 10273676 | VAT NO: 399182640
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
Adam Accountancy Limited 324 Bath Road, Slough Berkshire, SL1 6JA Tel: 01753 373 505 www: adamaccountancy.co.uk Email: info@adamaccountancy.co.uk
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Farnham Lane Farnham Royal Slough , SL2 3AX Charity No: 233676
Committee of Trustees
Chris Owen Peter Cathcart Jeremy Houdret
Management Committee
Jeremy Houdret Chairman Chris Owen Treasurer Lee Chapman Bob Thorpe
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
| CONTENTS | Page |
|---|---|
| Income and Expenditure Account | 1 |
| Balance Sheet | 2 |
| Accountants | 3 |
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Summary of Income and Expenditure
for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Income Lettings Social Club Rent Social Club Utilities School Rent Interest Total Income Expenditure Running Costs Caretakers Wages Pension Cleaning materials/Waste Gas Electricity Water Repairs Fire and theft prevention Music and Alcohol Licences Insurance Broadband and CCTV Bank charges Accounts Sundries Depreciation IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS New Doors New Roof Car Park relining Signage Total Expenditure Deficit for the year |
2024 2023 £ £ 28,229 21,716 9,000 9,000 5,210 4,638 10,164 9,155 52,603 44,509 18,176 17,489 811 849 2,009 2,125 6,619 2,811 7,055 5,927 795 534 4,642 4,848 1,427 1,068 307 180 1,554 1,397 896 878 47 40 480 -110 1,790 1,754 6,132 6,132 52,740 45,922 3,393 8,200 2,330 816 56,133 57,268 (3,530) (12,759) |
|---|---|
FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
Balance Sheet as at 31[st] December 2024
| 2024 £ Fixed Assets Farnham Royal Village Hall Improvements to Premises 122,640 Less Depreciation as at 31 December 2023 116,508 6,132 Current Assets Natwest Bank 65,191 Cash Float 100 Debtors 4,462 69,753 Current Liabilities Creditors 3,570 Net Assets 72,315 Financed by Building Reserve brought forward 12,264 Transfer to General Reserve 6,132 6,132 General Reserve Surplus brought forward 63,582 Transfer from Building Reserve 6,132 Surplus/(Deficit) for year (3,531) 66,183 72,315 Approved by CHAIRMAN Approved by Management Committee Management Committee …………………………... ….................................. Name Name Dated …………………. |
2023 £ 122,640 110,376 12,264 60,254 100 3,998 64,352 770 75,846 18,396 6,132 12,264 70,209 6,132 (12,759) 63,582 75,846 |
2023 £ 122,640 110,376 |
|---|---|---|
| 12,264 60,254 100 3,998 |
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| 64,352 770 |
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| 75,846 | ||
| 75,846 | ||
ADAM ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED 324 Bath Road, Slough Berkshire, SL1 6JA Mobile: 07775 906 400 Tel No: 01753 373 505 www: adamaccountancy.co.uk Email: info@adamaccountancy.co.uk
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FARNHAM ROYAL VILLAGE HALL
I have examined the financial statements of the Farnham Royal Village Hall for the year ended 31[st] December 2024, which comprise the statement of Financial Activities, the Balance sheet, and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable with the law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and its trustees as a body, for my examination work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake such examination by being a qualified certified member of the Certified Public Accountants Association. It is my responsibility to:
-
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.
-
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
-
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as trustees concerning any 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 next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
-
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been met.
-
The accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Matters on which I am required to report by exception.
I have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you, if in our opinion:
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The information given in the trustees’ report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements, or
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Sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
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The financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns, or
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I have not received all the information and explanations I require for my examination.
Date: 29-10-2025
Adam Accountancy
Adam Alsharif (BA, AFA, MAAT)
IFA Member No: 268995 | AIA Member No: 412954 | AAT Member No: 20284532 AIA is a Recognised Qualifying Body (RQB) under the Companies Act 2006.
Company Registered in England No: 10273676 | VAT NO: 399182640