CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025 Charity name: Cr08combe Village Hall Fund Charity registration numbor: 277S76 Objectives and Activities SORP ￿ferenc4 Pgral.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in rts governing documenl The original trust deeds of Croscombe Village Hall Fund slate the Village Hall is for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of CrtYJcombe in Ihe county of Somerset without distinction of polrtical. religious or olher opinions including the use for meetings.18Ctures and classes and for other forns of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the obje¢t of improving conditions of life for the said inhabitants. The cu￿ent management committee continue to Uphold these aims and to widen the range of activities to the whole Community which promote the social well- bein health and en ment of all residents. The Village Hall 1$ rented out on a regular ba$1$ to a variety of communrty group$ {Including dance classes. historical societies, and specific Interest or membership groups as V￿11 as social and commercial organisations) Furthermore, the Village Hall is frequently rented to local residents for family celebrations and other sihiilar one-off events. The Trustees confirns it has had regard to the Charsty Commissions guidance on public benefrt. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public b8nefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Pira 1 17and 1.19 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had r6gard to the guidance issuèd by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Achievements and Performance SORP rof•renco We continue to be a very well used hall with activrties ranging from children's baltet, school nativty plays, exercise and dance Classes. As a Committee we run village s(Kial evenls. lyinging together members of the ¢ornmunily for film nights and coffee mornings. We ￿ main mindful of the Importan￿ of combating isolation and providing events that are inclusive both financially and socially for all members of the village and wider cornmunity The feedback from the community is overwhelmingly positive and supportive of our work. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficianes and any wider benefits to society as whole. Para 1.20 Following a community consultation, we are working towards improving the comfort, sustainability and accessibility of the hall. W8 have raised the money required to replace our old and draughly doors and windows which will be completed in August 2025. The next project$ we have been $earGhing are the reducts'on of our energy Cost by installing solar panels and major improvements to the car park. We have been exploring options lo improve the Gar park surfa¢e, drainage and disabled parking. The community and the committee we are also aware of the environmental Improvements these projects will bring. As a ¢ommittee we have improved and updated our policies on safeguarding, hearth and safety, fire risk and reserves which along wrth our ongoing projects will ensure the hall is a safe and welcoming venue rotects the lon life of this valued resource Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The feedback to the trustees indicates that we provKle a venue that encourages people of all ages lo attend the rnany varied events run at the hall. Achievements against objectives set Pard 1.41 Fundraising. donations and grant applications has helped us to upkeep and maintain the village hall. Perfomance offundraisi activities against objectives set P•rn 1.41 NIA Investment performance against objectives P•t• 1.41 Oth8r Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at tha end of the period statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statiniwhy they are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reseNe$ Detail$ of fund malerially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Par* 1.21 Wè have run the hall finances within the agreed budget. leaving a surplus and a stron sustainable sition. We hold reserves within our currerrt account lo meet capital expenditure Para 1.22 PBr• 1.22 Paf• 1.22 £36 639 NIA P•ra 1.24 NIA P¥r• 1.23 None Additional information loptional You ma choose to include further statements vthere relevant about.. Hire Charges Fundraising The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objeclives including any social investment policy adopted Psra 1.40 Lack of volunteers A description of the principal risks facing the Gharity Para 1.46 Other Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's Irusls.. Type of governing document P•M125 Trust Deed 21X January 1979 How is the charity ¢onstituted? P4rn125 Unincorpor*ed Charty Trustee selection methods including delails of any constilutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Par8 1 25 Trustees are either eleded or appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting Additional infomiation loptional You ma hoose to include further statements where relevant about.. The following policies are in plarE'. Reserves Policy Safeguarding Policy Health and Safety Policy Fire Safety Policy Policies 2nd procedu￿$ adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The Hall is run by a Management Committee of Trustees. made up of seven trustees and one volunteer. The charrty's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the tharity works Por8 1.51 The ¢urrent officers are". Chair VI￿ Chair Secretary to the Trustees Treasurer NIA Relationship with any related parties P•ra 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the cha uses Re Istered charit number Charity's principal address Croscombe Villa e Hall Fund 277576 The Village Hall Fayreway Croscombe Somerset BA5 3RJ Names of the charity trustees who manag• th• Charity Date• ¥ct•d tf not for wthol• Tru81ètr nam• Offlee Ilf any) Nam• of porn1￿ lor body) entitled t¢• Int tru•t•e Ifan Pauline Drèw Ghair 10. December 2024 10th December 2024 101h December 2024 25m July 2022 25" July 2022 2fKJ January 2025 Nicola Jenkin Andrew Sully Alice Bevan Kale Egan lan Baker Mike Dowell Secretary TreaSu￿r Vice Chair Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the Dlrector naffle rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding tille to property belonging to the charty Tru&tee name D•tes *¢i•d W not for whol• unds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls wrthin the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Addltlonal Infomiatlon loptlonall Names and addr•83•$ of advl8•rs (Optlonal Infomiallon) Typ• of Name Address adviser Nam• of chlof executlve or nam￿ of senlor Staff membors {Optlon*l Infomiation) Exemptions from disclosure Rea80n for non4isclo8ure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional infomiation Declarations The trustee$ declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charty's trustses Signaturels) Full name(s> Position (eg Secretary, Chair. otc Date CHARIIY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Croseombè Willag• Ham Fw 277576 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• perfod from To 01107r2024 3(Y(Wd025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted lund8 Resthcted lund• Endowment nds Tot•1 fund• Last yoar th• n••rn* e toth• iolh• n••rn•te to the no4rn•t £ A1 R•ceipt8 H*1 15618 tr*re Iw) I￿j Chd) (B*sl l(lJ (Cah) Fkn r4rn NW{Cath} 471 471 243 110 3.165 31 AR) (M• tsbl•). Sub 50 191 11KI 1.510 191 112 H*& 1.610 1.23$ 150 3,315 410 415 Ch*J (￿h) 71 71 1295 Sub to 16,811 Al Ca•h lund• la•t ymr 14.947 11 38.639 Section B Staternent of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Un￿strIcted funds b) nellresl £ Restrtcted fundty to neamst£ Endowment fthds b) noirpst£ B1 Ca•h tunds J6.179 Et)dowment l￿d* nd• fund• to r••r••t£ F¥nd io whleh Curr•nt v4lu• ¢ia,'.'s Fund to whkh ••1 b•lo ¢o•t lopUon•ll Curr•n¢ ¥•lu• B4 A•••ts rntaln•d for th• ¢harity'8 own u• Fund 10 whlch Amount du• When d 85 Llabllltles S￿ned by one or tru$ts8s on behalf of 811 the trustees S￿n¥t￿rI Prinl Ne￿ Dale of ioval Z5-11-ZS GXX R2 accounts Issi 2511112025 7128125. 2".01 PM Crosc(ynbe Vwe HallAecwnts Gmail Kat• Egan Croscombe Willage Hall Accounts 1 message Keith Hambly To.. Kale Egan 25 July 2025 at 10..24 Dèar Kate I have completed the audit of the accounts for Croscombe Village Hall for th8 pèriod 1 st July 2024 to 30th June 2025, including the analysis of incom8 and 8xpenditure and the balance she8t. In my opinKJn the accounts providè a complete and accurate record of the financial position in all material respects and follow good accounting practice. Kind feg8rds Keith Hambly ht￿".11￿aJJ.9O0gle.C0F￿IrnaIvuII￿Ik-IIbSs8£f99as1e￿pt&5eWth=aIWrmIhhI-thTead4.l8a86lo9S749S2905S3&￿ThW=rnS￿f..183s6IDJ3745S2...