Boughton Under Blean Village Hall Charlty Truste•s' Annual R•port for tho Y•ar Endlng 31 M•rch 2025 Reglstered Charfty Number. 257525 1. Structure, Governance and Management Boughton Under Blean Village Hall operates under a Tnjst Deed arKI is registered wlth th8 Charlty Commission. The Sole Trustee is Boughton Under Ban Parish Counal. Day-tTrday management is delegated to a committ88 consisting of Parish ncIlk)rS and community volunteers. 2. Objectives and Activities The charttys principal airn is to maintain ar enhan¢8 the Villag8 Hall as a facility that benefits the residents of Boughton Under Blean and the surrounding areas. The hall senies as an indusive venuè for soclal, recreational, educatIcl. and dHritsbl8 8diNities. Additionally, Kent County Council operates a public library arKI proe$ computer facAlilies at the hall for both adults and children in the community. 3. Achievements and Perforniance 3.1 Infrastructure Improvom8nts During the reports'ng year, th8 cnmmlttee oversaw a series of key dev8bpments designed to improve safety, officien¢y, and accessibility, induding: Completion of extensive remedial wths addressitvJ persistent roof issues. Installation of a smart heating control system. Upgraded lighting throughout the building, induding the maln hall and toll8t fadlltles. Health and safety improvements suth as water system treatrnent and fire alami system enhancements. Upgrad8S to extemal lighting to improve safety and acc88S. 3.2 Communlty Engagement The Village Hall remained a vital community asset: Successful family-fri8ndly fundraislng events draw strong attendance and g8nerat8d valuable support. Grants were secured to asslst a local eaty-years group, promoting educational and social development. A donatson of kitchenware, saojred through a grant facilitated by the Boughton and Dunkirk Village Group, enhancA hospitslty resources. The 40th anniversary of the Faversham Off R( Car Club was celebrated Iwth support from the committee. There has been an increase in regular bookings for dan sessions. induding both instruclional and SOL?al events across a range of styles.
3.3 Administrative and Financial Oversight The onlinè booking system ntinUed to operatè effecknvely. streamlining administrative processes. Responsible financial management and communty fvndraising yi8ld8d a swjnfficantly improved finanaal position compared to the previous year. Ongoing financial reporting provided a robust framew(Kk for ovetsight and strategic planning. Grant applications were acbvety purnued to supp1 c(rtinuing infrastructure enhancements. 4. Financial Review The charity maintsined financial discipline through(yJt the penod, with an emphasis on transparency, cost efficiency, and incnrne generation. Improvements to fiscal health were achièv8d through a combinats'on of Prudent management and sustained community SUPPOrt. 5. Plans for Future Periods L¢Joking ahead, the Trustee remains ry)mmitted to rnanaging the Village Hall with diligence arKI a business-like approach. Plann8d pri(Ybties indude the completbon of thg main hall floor rgfurbishment, further infrastructure upgrades. and increased support br community-led inltiabves. 6. Acknowledgement of Volunteers Tho Trustee would like to èxtend sincern thanks and appreclatbon to all vdunteers who generously contributed their time, skills. and energy throughout the y8ar. Their dedication and enthusiasm were fundamentsl to the ¢harity'S continued success and impact within the community. Withoul their support. many of the improvements and achievements detailed in this r8FQrt would not have b98n possibl8. 7. Statement of Trustee Responsibility The Trustee conflmis that the hall has been operated In accordance wlth its govemlng document and applicable chariwaw. The Trustee remains tully committed to preserving and enhancing Boughton Under Blean Village Hall as a we14fianaged and assible resourc* for the benefit of the local po Slgnod: Ter8nc8 Covdl - Chalman Trustee to 8oughton Under Blean Village Ha15
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31.3.2025 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT SUMMARY OF REC&PfJ Ire of Ha KCC Ltrnry 37.77S.25 4.8(KI CM) 193.80 27.868.31 4.800 ¢ 315 120.(1 565.69 3.C (KI 420.63 1.1) 2.097.th) ¢>ants Fthd RthtrJ 46.w.e8 36,e69. 2.125.Q) 3.836.ts) 40 305.fy) 5.804.03 9.350 53 9.652.48 10,362 65 286.67 9.138 00 3,357.80 1,584 39 678. 3.719 74 10.612 09 2,917 92 CCTV 8.8(Kl.fy) 3.41K). 1.207.11 Irffjura 3.992. 10 MisclIar¢A 4.695.29 £595. 38.948.96 52.305.54 2.1CKI.Q) 3.636.IXJ 41.048 96 55,941.54 SURPLUS OR IDEF 7,512.72 115.638.S4) STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES 10,222.57 12.870 88 10.382.84 20.223.33 30.6C13 17 23,093 45 UABILrnES 975.
BANK RECOIICILIAMON T¢tsl 31 March 2024 &Yplus or DefKil year 23.093.45 7.512.72 T(rtal b•lwK¥ 31 March 2025 30.PAK.17 APPROVAL OF THE ACCOUNT&- Itllage Hall RogiwtsJ Chanty No. 25
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Section A Independent Examiner s Report m•mb•rn of Bouglkn under BI8 Vilap Hall On accounts for th• year 31 Matth 2025 Charlty no (If any) 257525 8ot out on pag•• Rts & Ponents Ac(nt and Statem8nt of Assets & Liabilities Rmpectlve rn8pon8lbllltlo• of Iru•t••• and •xamln•r The thwivs tnmtees are resw)n8ble the preparalion ol th8 accounTh. The charity's trustees ¢der Ihat an audit is not requireAI for thi8 year under secticffi 144 of the Charities P£1 2011 {Ihe Charitie8 Act-l and that an Inoependent exwrin8tw is needed. It is my responsibilty tr).. ex&nin8 the accounts under 145 ofthe Cheribes kt, to folknv Ihe Pfctedurns laid dovm in the gewr81 DirectK)ns given by the Chanty ConYnissb)n lUJer Secti 145(51(bl of the Charities AGt. and to 8tste wh8ther particular matters have c£me to my attention. 8a•l• d Independent exwnin8lfv was caniod oth wi xcor(lance with general DIreCtn given •xamlnorf statement by the Charty Comnmssion. An examination includes a revivw of the accounting reco$ kept by charity arrtl a comparison of the aclxunts presented with ItSe records. It also includes consideratKn of any unusual Items or disclosures n Ihe accounts and seekng explanations from the trustees (rjncemiig any 8uch rrAtters. The prowlures undertaken (lo rK)t provide all the eviden thal wouhj be required in an audit. arKI consequentty no opInr is given as to whether th8 accounts present a In arKI fairf and the report is Irniknj to th080 matters 881 out in tr slalemeni DeTh. Indopond•nt In conned1 with my examinatM)n, no ntt8r h88 come to my attention examln•rf• •tatsm•nt 1. which gi¥8 reascffiablo le to believe that kn, any malerial respect, to keep artountiig re(x)ffls in a(xy)rdan(x with gectK)n 130 of the Charities Act,. to prepare 0)ts wttich accord with tr accounting records and wilh the aco)unling requirenpnts of the Charities Act have t boon met 01 2. to whth. ni ion. attentx)n Strkj be dwn in ord8r to enabl8 prOr Slgn•d: D*t•". 12 September 2025 Nam•: Lnnel Robbin8 Relevant prof•$8lon•l qua11fKatis or body {If any): Addrgss: 24 Regery Cwrt. SittiTrJb)ume, Ken( ME10 18Z IER
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