EMNETH CENTRAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMfvIITTEE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the ear ended 31 December 2025 WHITINGS LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS WISBECH, BURY ST. EDLS, ELY, KINGS LYNN, MARCH, MILDENHALL, PETERBOROUGH, 4MSEY, ST IVES AND ST NEOTS
EMNETH cKwfRAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT For the earended 31 De¢ember 2025 The Emneth Central Hall Management Committee, Gaultree Square. Emneth, Norfolk, is registered with the Charity Cominissioners (No. 276600) and ¢onstilutcd by a Deed of Trust daied I l April 1978. The Charity is administer¢d by a Management Committee, who are the Charity Trustees, which compris¢s.'_ MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: Mr M. Purchase Mr C. Cullen Mrs C. Purchase Mr P. Oliver Chair Vice-chair - Secretary - Treasurer REPRESEIYTATIVES: Mr R Dytnond Short Mat Bowls Club Mrs T Dymond - Arts & Craft Group Mr J Tingley Emneth Parish Council Mr D Thompson - Methodist Chapel Mr L All¢n - Gaultree Bar VOLUNTARY MEMBERS: C Tivey, S Brazil. M Brazil, S Mace. A Hoffman, J McCourL N Sennett Trustees are nomially ele¢t¢d or &ppoint¢d on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting. The Custodian Trustee who holds title to the Charity's property is: Emn¢th Parish Council ORJEcf AND ACTIVITIES: The object of the Charity is to maintain the Village Hall for the communal benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Emneth. The Management Committee aitn5 to provide first class hall facilities, at an affordable ¢osL to voluntary organisations serving the Community and for private functions in the locality- The Charity employs a part-time ¢l¢an¢rl¢aretak¢r and ils administration is dependent upon the voluntary time of its Committee members as well as other volunlary members. REVIEW OF THE YEAR: Ther¢ was a reduction in 2025 in usage of the Hall how¢v¢r fundraising activities in the year proved very successful in contributing to general funds. Following on from the refurbishment projects relating to the car park and ¢lectrical rewiring completed in 2024 the main project in this year was the sanding and r¢sealing of th¢ hall floor. The trustees were grateful to receive a grant towards this cost from the National Lottery Awards for All Fund.
EMNETH CENTRAL HALL MANAGEME COLIIMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT coiYr'D For the ear ended 31 December 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW.. General Fund: The Hall's usage and activities were down on 2024 and was r¢fl¢¢ted in a d¢cr¢a5e in the letting income to £17.073 (2024 £18,967). However, there was an incr¢as¢ in donations of £l.670 and income from fundraising ev¢nts and associated sponsorship of £3.926 which provided an important contribution to general funds for the year. In respect of payments for charitable activities there was an increase of £2,645 principally due to additional repairs whi¢h included £1,896 in respect of ceiling repairs. Overall, th¢r¢ wer¢ net payments for the year on general ndS of £1 0,530, how¢v¢r this was after a Contribution to restrict¢d funds of £14,082 for the balance of costs relating to the carpark and electri1 r¢wiring project costs from the previous year. The general funds as at 31 December 2025 were £8,322. Restri¢¢ed Fund (Refurbishment): The remaining grant of £22,299 was received from the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk and the balance of costs for the carpark improv¢ments and electrical rewiring totalling £45,581 were paid. The main projecl in 2025 was the sanding and resealing of the Hall fli)or. This cost was £11,795 and was financed by a grant received from the National Lottery Awards for All Fund. All restricted funds were fully expended as 31 D¢¢emb¢r 2025. The Trustees have established a policy to have a target level of reserves equating to approximately six months, general operating expenditure- a figure of £1 0,000 is currently appropriate. The general reserves as at 31 Decemb¢r 2025 ar¢ below thi5 figure. and it is recognised that it will be n¢c¢ssary to build up g¢n¢ral reserves through 2026. For and on behalf of the MAnggement Committee M PURCHASE CHA P OLIVER TREASURER 10 June 2026
EMIYETH CENTRAL H L MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RECEIPTS AND PA YMENTS ACCOUNT GENERAL PURPOSE FUND For the ear ended 31 December 2025 2025 2024 RECEiprs: Donation5, Legacies and other Similar Receipts: Dtsnation5 -Bar .Other Operating Attivitie5 to Further Charity's Objects: Hall Hir¢ Charges Contributions to Expenses Operating Attiyltles to G¢nerYéte Funds: Fundraising Events Fundraising Sponsorship Other Receipts.. Transfer from M&G Investments Trdll5fer from restricted funds Investment IDcorn¢: Bank Interest 1.365 515 210 1,880 210 17,073 74 18.967 61 17,147 19,028 12,474 1,400 9,948 10,000 501 33 42 TOTAL RECEIPTS 33,435 £ 39,228 PAYMENTS: Charitable A¢tivities: Repairslmaintenance of Hall (Note 2) Lighting and Heating Water Charges Cleanerlcaretaker {Staff Costs) Insurance Cleaning Materials, Toiletries etc. Public Perforniing Right51Licenc¢ Sundries Cost of CeTherating Funds: Fundraising Expenses Manag¢ment and Administration: Website booking costs Bank Charges and stationery Independent ExamineVs Fee 4,432 7.226 720 6,425 2,489 338 528 118 2,429 7,304 456 6,233 2,025 318 686 180 22376 19,631 5,649 5,856 69$ 273 990 593 229 810 1,958 1,632 Transfer to restricted funds {r¢ Car Park & rewiring) 14,082 2.569 TOTAL PAYMENT 43,965 £ 29,688 NET PAYMENTS ECEipfs for the year (10,530) 9,540 CASH FUNDS at l January 18.8S2 9,312 CASH FUNDS at 31 December 8,322 £ 18,852
EMNETH CEwfRAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT REFURBISHMENT FUND RESTIUCTED For tbe ear eDded 31 December 2025 2025 2024 RECEIPTS: Donations, L&gacies and other Similar Receipts: Donations Grdnts - Borough Council of Kin¥s Lynn & Wesl Norfolk -Emneih Parish Council -National Lottery Awards for All Insurance claim received Transfer from General Funds 140 1,000 10,500 22,299 11,795 1,926 14,082 2,569 TOTAL RECEIPTS 50,102 23,409 PAYMELYrs: Car Park resurfa¢ing work Electrical r¢wiring Sand and res¢al Hall Flooring Installing ncw water feed & radiator New radiators installed Transfer to General funds 3441 11,04 11,795 1,425 10.500 5.059 501 TOTAL PAYMENTS 59J02 £ 15.559 NET AYMENTS IRECEIPTS for the year (9,200) 7.850 CASH FUNDS at l January 9200 1,350 CASH FUNDS at 31 December 9.200
EMNETH CENTRAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMMIrrEE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As ai 31 December 2025 Unrestricted General Fund Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 CASH FUNDS: Bank Current Account Bank Deposii Account Petty Cash 3,756 4,115 451 3,756 4,115 451 26,020 1,682 350 TOTAL FUNDS 8J22 8J22 £ 28,052 OTHER GENERAL PURPOSE MONETARY ASSETSILIABTLITIES: Debtors: Lettings and Bar Donations Grants receivable Fundraising 516 £ 516 991 £ 22,299 380 Liabilities: Hiring Charges (D¢posjts Received) Due re ¢l¢¢tri¢al re-wiring Due ff car park resurfacing Supplier Accounts Outstanding 450 £ 450 900 £ 11,040 £ 34,540 599 764 £ 764 NON-MONETARY ASSETS: Permanent Endowments: Land and Buildings used by th¢ Charity- The Village Hall {Title vested in the names of the Custodian Trustee) Other Assets (General Purpose Fund): Held for investment purposes (in joint names of four holding Trustses appointed by the Managem¢nt Committee)- Accumulation Units- M&G Securities Investment Fund ("Charifund") Mark¢t Value @ 31.12.25 £4,385 (31.12.24- £3,520). Held for functional use by the CkLarity: Hall Furniwre and Equipment Sound System, Catering Equipment etc. ) All in good condition For 2nd on behalf of ¢be Management Committee on 10 June 2026 M PURCHASE HA P OLIVER TREASURER
EMNETH CEwfRAL HALL MANAGEMEwf COMMITTEE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For tbe ear ended 31 December 2025 I. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING: The Accounts have b¢¢n prepar¢d on a Receipts and Payments basis under Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 (the A¢t) and th¢ Charity has complied with the appropriatc legal requirements of the Act. 2. REPAIRSIMAINTENANCE comprises: 2025 2024 General Maint¢Rance Sound System Plutttbing & Heating Maintenance Ceiling Repairs Electrical Maintenance and Repairs Fire Alami &Extinguisher Maintenanc¢ 871 414 ,600 84 255 1,896 1,138 272 180 4,432 2.429
EMNETH CEIYTRAL HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE INDEPEf4DENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF EMNETH CENTRAL HALL MANAGEMENT COLiIMIrrEE I report to the Trustees on my examination of the Accounts of the Emneth Central Hall Managem¢ni Committee (th¢ Charity) for ihe year ended 31 D¢c¢mber 2025 which are set out on Pages 3 to 6. Res onsibilities and Basis of Re ort: As the Charity's Trustees you are responsible for th¢ preparation of the Accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe Act,). T report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of th¢ 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{SKb) of the Act. IDde endent Exatninen Statement: I have compl¢t¢d my exaFnination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the ¢xamination giving me Cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting r¢¢ords were not kept as required by Section 130 of the Act. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whi¢h attentiott should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the Accounts to b¢ reached. K J DAY F.C.C.A flo Whitings LLP Chartered Accountants 12113 The Creseent Wisbech Cambs PE13 IEH 10 June 2026