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2021-03-31-accounts

Objectives and Activitie s
SORP reference
Summary
ofthe purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing
document
Para 1.17 The provision
and maintenance
ofa
village
hall for use ofthe inhabitants
of
the Parish ofStanhope; without
distinction
of political, religious or other
opinions.
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit,
in particular,
the
activities, projects or
Para 1.17and
1.19
For use as a meeting place, lectures and
classes; for other forms ofrecreation
and leisure-time
occupation,
with the
object ofimproving
the conditions of life
for the said inhabitants.
services identified
in the
accounts.
Statement
confirming
whether the trustees
have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission
on public
Para 1.18 The Trustees conduct business
with the
express intention to comply with any
and all guidance that is issued by the
Charity Commission
and the
Government
ofthe day.
benefit
ou ma
c
hoose to include fu rther statement
SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
Contribution
made
by Para 1.38
volunteers
Other

SORP reference
The entire year that this report covers
was impacted
by the Covid Pandemic;
to such an extent that none ofthe usual
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 village hall activities were able totake
place.
identifying the difference the ln accordance with evolving
and
charity's work has made to changing
Government
guidance that
the circumstances
of its
was applicable
during the year the hall
beneficiaries and any wider remained
closed to any public or private
benefits to society as a gatherings.
whole. As such the hall was unable to benefit
society in any way.
Additional information (optional)
You ma choose to include further statements where relevant
about
The Trustees took advantage
ofthe
Achievements against forced closure ofthe hall to instigate
objectives set Para 1.41 extensive maintenance
and
refurbishment
works.
Previous years fund-raising
to complete
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1.41 the required
works was enhanced
by the
successful application
ofGovernment
Covid grant funds.
IWost ofthe identified
maintenance
works has been completed;
although
Investment performance Para 1.41 delays
in obtaining
materials
and to
against objectives tradespeople
have meant that some
works will be carried forward into the
next financial
ears.
Finances have been set aside to cater
Other for the anticipated
arrival ofecological
chan es from central Government.

Review ofthe charity's Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The hall is in astrong financial position
financial
position at
the end with no outstanding
financial
ofthe period obligations
other than the normal
day to
da
runnin
ofthe hall.
Statement
explaining
the Para 1.22 Traditionally
the hall functions
on a
policy for holding reserves money in/money
out basis, with a
stating why they are held similar amount offunds
in &out during
any given year.
This year has been a exception with
excess funds coming from fund-raising
for buildings
maintenance
and Covid
rant aid.
Amount ofreserves held Para 1.22 The hall has three lines ofreserves:
Current account F30,723.33
2. De osit account R2,996.67
3. 1116Ilerchants
Trust
3. 1116Ilerchants
Trust
shares that shares that
provides a quarterly
cash
dividend.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1.23
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing
as a going
concern
Additional
information
(optional)
You ma
choose to include
further statements where relevant about
Rental ofthe hall to individuals, groups
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.4? and clubs.
Lottery that follows the draw ofthe
'Bonus Ball' ofthe National
Lottery.
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
social investment
policy
Para 1.46
adopted
Lack ofuse of hall due to a lack of
A description
ofthe principal
engagement by local inhabitants.
risks facing the charity Para 1.46
Other
Structure, Governance and Nlanagement
Description
of charity's
trusts:
The charities
land that the
trust is the building
and
village hall occupies. This
building was originally
erected in 189?
and extended and im roved in 1997
Type ofgoverning
document
Para 1.25 The charity is administered
and
governed
by the Scheme that is
re istered with the Chari
Commission.
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25 The charity is unicorporated,
trustees are equally
liable.
as such
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are selected based upon them
including
details of any
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
living in the local area, their enthusiasm
to engage and competence to make an
effective impact upon the good use of
the hall.
to appoint one or more
trustees
Policies
adopted
and procedures
for the induction
and procedures
for the induction
and procedures
for the induction
Para 1.51
and training oftrustees
The charity's organisational
structure
network
and any wider
with which the
Para 1.51
charity works
Trustees have an obligation to declare
and conflict ofinterest, sothat the other
Relationship
with any
related parties
Para 1.51 trustees are aware ofa personal
are better able to make informed
link and
decisions โ€”for example, ifatrustee is
related toatradesperson
and they are
engaged to complete works for
renumeration
on behalf ofthe charity,
other trustees should be aware ofthis
beforehand.
Other

Charit name lresho
eburn Litera
Institute and Readin Room
Other name the chari uses The lresho
eburn Villa
e Hall.
Re istered charit number 254,211
Charity's principal address 41 Front Street,
Ireshopeburn,
Bishop Auckland,
Co. Durham.
DL13IER.

Type of Name Address
adviser
Accountant lwr6Storey Westbourne House, Haltwhistle. NE49 OAZ.
Name ofchief executive or names ofsenior staff members (Optional information)

~Rene'
ts
Merchants Trust Dividend 367.17
59Club 4,314.00
Donations 20.00
Interest Received 1.35
Electricity Refund 524.03
Grants Received 20641.71
~Pe ments
59Club 355.00
Electricity 1947.00
Accountant 72.00
Insurance 469.84
Postage 7.92
Maintenance 5434.49
DCC Licence 20.00
Lottery Payouts 80.00
Total 8,386.25
Excess ofIncome over Expenditure 17,482.01

~Rene'
ts
Merchants Trust Dividend 367.17
59Club 4,314.00
Donations 20.00
Interest Received 1.35
Electricity Refund 524.03
Grants Received 20641.71
~Pe ments
59Club 355.00
Electricity 1947.00
Accountant 72.00
Insurance 469.84
Postage 7.92
Maintenance 5434.49
DCC Licence 20.00
Lottery Payouts 80.00
Total 8,386.25
Excess ofIncome over Expenditure 17,482.01