Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Cowden Willage Hall {Commonly known as Cowden Memorial Hall). I report to the trusiees on my examination of the accounts of Cowden Village Hall, ICVHI. for the vear ended 30 June 2025. Responslbllitles and basls of report As the charity trustees of CVH. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charites Acl 2011,1"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the CVH accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinatr.on I have followed all the applicable Directions 8iven by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent ¢xamlnÈr's statement I have completed my examination. I conlirm that no rnalerial matters have come to my attention in connection with ihe examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: Accountin8 record5 were not kept in respect of CVH as required by section 130 of the act; or The accounts do not accord with those records.. or The accounts do not compty with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in ihe Charities (Accounts and Report51 Re8vlations 2CKJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "Irue and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which ottentr'on should be dfawn in thi5 reporl in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sl8ned: K-L,. .a I ".IL Date: 1610312026 Name: Margaret Wakelin8 ACA CTA Relevant professional Quallficatlons: Chartered Accountant ICAEW Address: 31 Stephenson Drive. East Grinstead. West Sussex, RH19 4BG
Cowden Village Hall- Trustees Report Accounts to 30 June 2025 The Trustees present the accounts as shown on the attached summary. Total income fo¥ the year was £25,824.27 which included grants received in the period ol £16,215. These grants will be used for the development project in year to 30" June 2026. Other income was from Hall lettings and donations which were in line with income in previous years. Cosis in the year lolalled £7.925.66 which were the normal expected running costs of the hall. The Net Assets held by iho Hall at the year end dale wero £29,969.48 which include the grant income to be spent of £16.215 ano the oil boilei of £7,135.93 which will be decommissioned in February 2026 lollowing the development PTojeci which includes the installaiion ol infrared heating via solar pane15 and using batlery slorage. The remaining 8ssetS after accounting for the outstanding loan of £5.186 were £6.718.55 which is the capit81 fetained for future running costs and any Oelicit on ihe development project.
Cowden Vlllage Hall Icommonlyknown ascowdeft Memoilal Hall Income and Éxpenditure Yearto Jun-2S In¢ome £5.946.rh) £16.215. £3.441.45 £186.94 EY88 Granr5 Receiveo NoneGovernsnent l LA Oonalion5 liwesinienl Inconie DcposiiAccovni Inieiost Total In¢ome £25.824.27 Expenses R.IlQS Wiiies t-4 J2 -)0 8101ldl)iind Grounu8 Maintenance Miisic Litence BuildingM.'Iiiiienafice Bniler ServicinpJRopair5 Eleciiico5 Works ChubD Firo ExTillRuishers Cai Piiikcosis Bank Charges InsuI.Ince £•ao 00 -tr36ts.1 -£ 131 ?3 £!?0 30 .r 1.4.j". Website DepreciBiion ol Boiler .IPI)8.6G Toial Costs Surplus £17,898.61
Vlliage Hall Icommothlykrbown asCowd•n Memortal Hal Statemènt of A5Stt5 and Liabilities 301h June 2025 Fixed assets ?.135.93 Curieni Account 2,234.63 25.521.32 363.51 S%3vin£sAccouni PoitycJsh Total net A$stt$ 28.119.46 Total Assèts 35.255.39 -5.186.00 -loo.00 Dpposils Htld .5,286 00 Toi41 Net Assets 29.969.39 Repres•ni•d by Brouyr Forwi11a liicredse In Investmeni iinrea115eo liicomo and exptn(Jiluieilccouni 12.070.78 0.00 17.898.61 29.%9.39 .%18ned N.iine JCA. Coipacily