DRAYfoN VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE Date: 05 March 2024 Annual Re rt from the Chair 2024 Introduttion It is with great pleasure that I present the Chaimian's Annual ReFK)rt for Drayton Village Hall. Over the past year, we have tontinued to serve as a vitsl hub for our community, providing a welcorning and well- maintained space for local groups. events and activities. Despite ongoing challerges. our hard working team of trustees, volunteers, and supporter5 have ensured the smooth rnnning of the hall and tts continued SL*ttess. Hall Usage and Community EnKagement This year, we have seen a small increase in one off booktngs for the hall and a new Yoga group takirE a regular booking slot. Existing regular users, indudirig frtness classe4 local dubs, and social groups, have mained committed to using our faciltties. On the downside, but primarily, due to personal issues the Drayton Players where forced to cancel their two planned play5. The hall continue5 to a ntral point for the community, fostering Social interartion and engagement. Financial Overvlew The chariW5 financial position remains Stable, wtth revenue generated frorn hall hire, and fundraising efforts covering our outgoings. We are mindful of riSinE operational costs and continue to manage our finanS prudentty to ensure long-term sustainability. A Full report will be given by our Financial Offir We also received notification that the Village Hall had been left a bequeathment from a local resident, which ha5 turned out to be quite a large Sum of morw whith is to be used forthe rna1ntenan and improvement of the Hall. maintenan and Improvements Over the past year, we have urKlertaken several small rna1ntenan projects to enhance the hall's usability and safety. The one key improvement was the deCiSn to instigate the Installation of energy-efficient lighting to redu running costs and improve the aMIanCe in the Hall.
Volunteer Contrfbutlons A heartfelt thank you goes trj ourvolunteers. whose dedication and hard work help keep the hall running 5moothlyp their contributions are invaluable. Specih"cthanks go to our bookings secretary, Margaret, who continues to manage the lettings diary. We would like to encourage more community members to get involved and support this vital local asset. Looklng Ahead Our priorities for the corning year include: Expanding community engagement by encouraging new user groups. Strengthening our committee member5 and volunteer network to ensure continued operational success. We remain committed to making Drayton Willage Hall a thriving and ac$$Ible community Space for all. Completing essential improvements on a priority basis utilising fiinds from the bequeathment In Conclusion. my personal thanks to all the cornmtttee members, volunteers bookkngs secretary for your help and support throughout the year. Carl Brown Chair of Drayton Village Hall Management Committee
eech ' " -= :>ine55 Pdrk, - NR8 6liW -?3 957598 8eec.--".EnuE "(er.CG.uk Independe-..t exar, -e". s report to the tr_ -è?s of DraytO-. 'v . I report on tfr.= accourkts - 3rayton Village A411 for tl.- JeG ended 31" D-__. Respectii,: respc-. As the chB".:ty's trustE- ties of trustees and l-. Ju are responsible-.or the pre- Ident exa-. of the finor.-. You ccnsider that ap. c. '.5 not required for this year L-JÉr s= (the Chari;.'e5 Act), and -¥..<i. an independent exarninatior. . ion 144 of tk,- arities Att, =. Jll It is my responsibility to= • examine the accounts L,.-t-. section 145 of the Charities A_- follow the procedures .a'.d down 14 t.ie general Dirertions g. en by-.e Charity Cc.Tmissior. '- section T45{5llbl of the Ck.a: state whether any partIcLa. er .a"E coTr.e -0 my atter,-"tsn. 3asis of examinerfs s-" y examination was carr-oa e general c.'.wtiops - e4 by the Ci¢-. Corrsmission. The examina::c-.: ounting-ecords .<=_- by the chari-." 3Yci a COTr.parison of the financi2. )_2-e.re.-"a = ented ¥'-" -se reco.--s. It a&>- judes consiG="?ioi of any unusual items or dl¢=.CS.-tiS .7 -ia .ifjancial <a-ttnents ano <&eking ex-".anations frow. .'?u as trustees concerning any sJ-- e procedJ.-es 4idertaken - not prc de all the eviGe-.ce tlat would be required in èJd'.- r.d -onsequen-l... Jpiryion is g. en as to-. ether the fi-. statements present a 'true ar¢ fa.'r V,e and the reprty :¢ .imited to-iose matr,=-5 set out in-_ statement below. Independent examine."'s statement In connection wwth my exarr,iryation no matter has co.- believe that in, any materi31 respect= o mv attentiOlÈ 41 iich give- me ca£:0 accounting records we-. e iot kept in accordap.ce i"::r. settion 130 c. :he Char'.=.'es Att. _ the financial ststementts do not accord with the aryunt'"ng record5. I have completed my examinatio-. and have no concern5 ir. FSDect of the mè::ers listee above and, in connertion with following the directions of the Charity Cc.mmissicn. I have round no matters=i2t require drawing to your attenticfj. Andrew Parker FCCA Date: 9 June 2025 Andrew Parker Associates Ltd .[ Reliable Experitsnced Reputable ProTessior,- Diree.or". A .. Parxer F.C.C.A Company regif.r2-ir.- n.bEr 07204674
DRArfoN VILLAGE HALL INCOPIIE AND EXpEN0URE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024 2024 2023 Income Legacy Letttngs Coff* momings Grants & donations Jumble sales Book & Jigsaw sales 101 club Interest received Sundry 10.957 1.605 589 11,4 275 1,075 816 100 71 827 169 74 618.258 16.862 EXPerlIrè Cleaning Maintenance BoDking fee remuneralion Electricity & gas Rates & water Telephone Insurarl & licen Postage & stationery 101 dub expenses Sundry 6,942 8.781 1,Ir20 3.195 503 936 875 2,887 603 654 1.455 182 1.42 10 758 16,436 22.955 Net expandttijre for the year 1.822 6,093 Page t
DRAYTON VILLAGE HALL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 24 2(r23 Current a&sets: ash al bank Depogl aunt Cash in hand 3,81 12.1C#J 15 15.918 611.269 75 617.740 Less CUt¥ent Irabilths.. Sundry crEditors Net assets 6172C(I 15.378 A¢cumu5ated fvnds". General fund. Balance brought fc¥vtsrd et expendIre forthe ye2r Total funds at 31 December2024 5,378 1.822 617.2LK) 21,471 6,093 15.378 Page 2