Trustees Report in respect of the year ended 31[st] Dec 2023
Welcome to the AGM
Introduction
I am pleased to say the Hall continues to offer a meeting point for communities, families, friends and voluntary groups and others. The Management Committee tries hard to keep the place well maintained, attractive and affordable. The financial position of the Hall remains satisfactory.
Hall Projects
A number of works were undertaken this year to keep the Hall in good repair
I accordance with the recommendation of The Hall floor was lightly re-sanded and a fresh coat of lacquer applied. The Local Authority received some Section 106 money from the developer of Yew Tree Farm. While the bulk of the money went to Norton Village Hall some £11,443 was utilised by Down Hatherley Village Hall. The works comprised the replacement of the flat roof over the Kitchen and storage room. While undertaking this project the opportunity was taken to improve the roof insulation.
Hall Users and Bookings
A graph overleaf shows hall rental income for the last 10 years.
Hiring rates for casual hire were increased to £12 per hour while regular hall users pay £9 per hour. Following complaints about noise from the hall neighbours it was decided to charge £24 per hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings after 6 pm and close at 8 pm. Small groups are exempted from the charge at the discretion of the Bookings Secretary. These changes seem to have had the desired effect.
Committee changes in the year. There were no changes to the membership of the Committee during the year.
Expression of thanks I would like to thank all Committee members for their hard work throughout the year. We are grateful to our Hall users for their continued support, in particular those who have offered help when needed.
Chairman
John Hawkswell
Changes in Hall rental Income last 10 years
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£16,000
£14,000
£12,000
£10,000
£8,000
£6,000
£4,000
£2,000
£0
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VILLAGE HALL Year to 31 December 2023 I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilites and report basis: As Trustees of the charity. you are responsible for preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Independent eiaminer's statement: In carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination that give me cause to believe that: (l ) Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act (2) The accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have found no other matters in cOnntIon with the examination to which attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Signed: Name: Robert Warriner FCA The Old Rectory. Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucester Date: