Charity Registration No. 236854
HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
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| Trustees’ report | 3 |
| Trust information | 4 |
| Statement of trustees’ responsibilities | 5 |
| Examiner’s report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9-13 |
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s scheme, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” 2015 FRS 102).
Objects of the charity
The charity, known as Hutton Rudby Village Hall, is an unincorporated organisation governed by a Charity Commission Scheme dated 17 September 2001, as amended on 9[th ] May 2018 and 22[nd ] May 2023.
The charity’s object is the provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for use by the inhabitants of Hutton Rudby and the surrounding neighbourhood without distinction of political, religious or other opinions in order to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants. The trustees believe that they comply with their duty with regard to public benefit in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011.
The charity is operated entirely by volunteers and is governed by a committee of management comprising the trustees of the charity. There are two subcommittees of the committee of management. The finance committee meets to review financial matters in detail and advise the committee of management thereon. The operations committee deals with dayto-day decisions of the charity.
Rudby Parish Council is custodian trustee for the charity. The land surrounding and on which the village hall is built is vested in the custodian trustee in trust for the charity. The charity scheme requires that the trustees must retain this land for use for the object of the charity. The land may only be sold if the committee decide it is no longer required for use as a village hall or recreation ground and the decision is confirmed by a resolution passed at a meeting of the inhabitants of the area of benefit.
Review of activities and Financial Review.
The last year has continued to be one of continued improvement for the hall. The Trustees have continued to endeavour to enhance the hall, it’s facilities and its reputation as a venue for the local and wider communities. The Hall Operations team, under Ian Granville, have carried out a great deal of work in terms of continuing to keep updated the policies and procedures related to the running of the hall and carrying out more detailed work in areas such as fire safety, risk analysis and developing the adult and child safeguarding policy.
One notable event in February was the visit of the BBC Radio Four panel live broadcast of “Any Questions” This was very successful and we hope it will encourage more, similar events.
Usage of the Hall for regular groups continues to grow as does individual or one-off bookings improving income, the Wedding Weekend bookings are starting to recover after a hiatus due to Covid, this has been aided with several Asian pre-wedding celebrations which have increased both our catchment area and diversity of bookings. The increased bookings income along with the Friends events donations which have helped keep the hall in an operating profit. A local coffee van, Indian food vendor and the County Library now use the car park for providing services to the community. Discussion is still ongoing with the Parish Council regarding the installation of EV charging points with the hall car park one option being considered.
The website with an online room booking system has enhanced the user experience and has streamlined invoicing, booking management and accounting taking some of the load from the booking and finance team.
The overall condition of the Hall and grounds is very sound and continues to be improved. The new pool of expertise involved in all aspects of the Trust, and the increasing regular usage gives confidence of the Trust continuing to fulfil all its objectives well into the future.
Signature
R C Hepburn
Date 11[th ] March 2026
Name: Robin Hepburn Chair of Trustees
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
TRUST INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Address | Village Hall | |
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| Enterpen | ||
| Hutton Rudby | ||
| North Yorkshire | ||
| TS15 0EJ | ||
| Charity governed | under a Charity Commission Scheme dated 17 September 2001 No | |
| Status | 236854 | |
| Chairman | R Hepburn | Elected |
| Trustees | ||
| D Robertson | Elected | |
| K Hunter | Elected | |
| I Granville | Elected | |
| J Black | Hutton Rudby Bowls Club | |
| C Devereux | Hutton Rudby Tennis Club | |
| D Simpson | Rudby Parish Council | |
| A Voke | Rudby Parish Council | |
| J Butler | Hutton Rudby Dramatic Society | |
| Treasurer | C Farman | |
| Secretary | K Hunter | |
| Bankers | CAF Bank Ltd | |
| 25 Kings Hill | ||
| Avenue | ||
| West Malling | ||
| Kent | ||
| Examiner | W K Jersby |
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
I report on the accounts of Hutton Rudby Village Hall and Recreation Ground for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set out on pages 5-11.
Respective responsibilities of the trustees and the examiner
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.
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 Charity Commission (under section145)5)(b) of the Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Examiner’s Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 matter has come to my attention
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe in any material respects, 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; or
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2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signature
Date 8[th ] May 2026
Name - W K Jersby Qualification - FCCA
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ending 31[st ] December 2025
| Incoming resources Notes Donations and legacies 1.6 Activities in furtherance of the charity's activities 2 Investment income 3 Other Income Resources expended Charitable expenditure Administration and other costs 4 Net income / (expenditure) for the year / Net movement in funds Fund balances 1 January 2025 Fund balances 31 December 2025 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2025 £ Total 2024 £ 9,600 - 9,600 8,000 28,533 - 28,533 21,678 2,189 - 2,189 2,434 13,290 - 13,290 10,689 |
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| 53,612 - 53,612 42,801 |
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| 45,616 - 45,616 40,503 |
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| 45,616 - 45,616 40,503 |
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| 7,996 - 7,996 2,298 464,673 270,933 735,606 733,308 |
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| 472,669 270,933 743,602 735,606 |
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
BALANCE SHEET As at 31[st ] December 2025
| Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Assets 7 Investments 8 Current Assets Debtors 9 Bar stock Cash at bank Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 Net Current Assets Total assets less current liabilities Represented by Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 11 |
2025 £ 544,652 110,000 15,470 407 74,543 90,420 (1,470) |
2025 £ 544,652 110,000 15,470 407 74,543 90,420 (1,470) |
£ 654,652 88,950 743,602 472,669 270,933 743,602 |
2024 £ 548,400 110,000 6,557 - 73,053 79,610 (2,404) |
2024 £ 548,400 110,000 6,557 - 73,053 79,610 (2,404) |
£ 658,400 77,206 |
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| 735,606 | ||||||
| 464,673 270,933 |
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| 735,606 |
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31[st ] December 2025
Accounting Policies
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1 Basis of preparation
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The accounts have been prepared in accordance wi th the Charities Act and Sta tement of Recommended Practice FRS102.
1.1 Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity i s entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified. 1.2 Resources expended
All expendi ture i s accounted for on accrual basis and has been classified under headings tha t aggregate all cos ts related to tha t category. 1.3 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible assets costing more tha n £500 are capi ta l i sed. Tangible fixed assets other tha n freehold land are s ta ted at cost less depreciation.
Depreciation i s charged at the following rates: Fixtures , fi ttings and equipment 20% straight l ine Heating Systems 10%, Office Equipment 20% and Biomass Boiler 5%
No charge i s being made on land and buildings at present. This will be reconsidered annually.
1.4 Investments
£110,000 i s invested in Quilter plc (formerly Old Mutua l Weal th). The value at 31 December 2025 was £122,599. No revaluation of the fund i s included in the accounts .
1.5 Accumulated funds
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts . 1.6 Donations and Legacies
The Friends of Hutton Rudby Village Hall donated £9600 from events held (2024 - £8000).
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2 Activities in furtherance of the charity's activities
This income i s the amount received from letting the Hall premises and includes the donation from
The Friends of Hutton Rudby Village Hall.
3 Investment income
All investment income arises from assets held in the U.K.
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 2,189 2,434
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31[st ] December 2025
| 4 Total resources expended Charitable expenditure - all unrestricted funds Energy Costs Electricity Oil Pellets Repairs and maintenance Sundry expenses Performing Rights Water charges Insurance Non domestic rates Caretaking and cleaning Advertising & sponsorship Accountancy Telephone, WiFi & software Premises licence costs Piano Waste disposal Safety Bank fees Event expenses Depreciation |
2025 2024 £ £ 7,851 7,701 486 - 6,621 5,381 |
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| 14,958 13,082 5,345 5,902 - - 119 160 1,753 1,248 3,680 3,933 458 476 11,298 9,476 208 - 294 263 1,300 766 180 - 15 45 1,636 515 192 729 60 60 372 - 3,748 3,848 |
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| 45,616 40,503 |
5 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any person connected with them) received any remuneration, benefits or reimbursement of expenses during 2025 (2024 - nil).
6 Employees Number of employees
There were no employees during the year.
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31[st ] December 2025
| 7 Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 January 2025 Additions At 31 December 2025 Depreciation At 1 January 2025 Depreciation charge 2025 At 31 December 2025 Net book value At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 8 Fixed asset investments Cost of investment in Quilter Investment Platform Ltd - current value Nothing is included in the accounts of any revaluation of the funds. |
Land & Fixtures Fittings & Buildings Equipment Total £ £ £ 519,538 98,352 617,890 - - - |
Land & Fixtures Fittings & Buildings Equipment Total £ £ £ 519,538 98,352 617,890 - - - |
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| 519,538 | 98,352 617,890 |
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69,490 69,490 3,748 3,748 |
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| - | 73,238 73,238 |
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| 519,538 | 25,114 544,652 |
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| 519,538 | 28,862 548,400 |
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| 2025 £ 2024 £ 110,000 110,000 |
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9 Debtors
| Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2025 £ 12,220 2024 £ 901 3,250 5,656 |
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| 15,470 6,557 |
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31[st ] December 2025
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Deposits held in advance VAT creditor Accruals |
2025 2024 £ £ - - 270 781 1,200 1,623 |
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| 1,470 2,404 |
11 Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
| Balance | at | Incoming | Incoming | Balance at | |
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| 1.1.25 | Resources | Resources | 31.12.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Building fund | 270,933 | - | - | 270,933 |
| 12 Analysis of net assets between funds Fund balances at 31 December 2025 are represented by: Tangible fixed assets Investments Debtors and stock Bank Account Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds funds Total £ £ £ 306,047 238,605 544,652 110,000 - 110,000 15,877 - 15,877 42,215 32,328 74,543 (1,470) - (1,470) |
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| 472,669 270,933 743,602 |
13 Capital commitments
There were no capital commitments at 31 December 2025 (2024 - nil).
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HUTTON RUDBY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31[st] December 2025
14 Reconciliation of net Movement in Funds to net Cash Flow.
| Reconciliation of net Movement in Funds to net Cash Flow. | |
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| Net movement in funds from SOFA Fixed asset additions Depreciation Investment Decrease / (increase) in debtors and stock Increase / (decrease) in creditors Increase / (Decrease) in cash resources |
2025 2024 £ £ 7,996 - 3,748 - (9,320) 2,298 - 3,848 - (635) (934) (160) |
| 1,490 5,351 |
15 Related parties
Rudby Parish Council, who is a custodian trustee for the charity, granted funds of £215,000 towards the building fund. The Charity has made payments towards the grant from Rudby Parish Council, either by way of a grant, or by assisting in the maintainance of the Village Play Park. Nil was granted in 2025 (2024 - nil).
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