COBHAM VILLAGE HALL
Registered Charity Number 293556
Accounts for the year ended
31" August 2025

Cobham Village Hall
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr G Caddick- Chair
Mr P Banks- Treasurer
Mr M Dharamsi
Mr J Kingston
Ms M Cook
Address
Cobham Village Hall
Lushington Drive
Cobham, Surrey
KTII 2LU
Independent Examiner
Roger Jones FMAAT, Dipsm
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
Cobham, Surrey
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CONTENTS
Page
Contents
Report of the Trustees
Report of the Independent Examiner
Income and Expenditure statement
Statement of financial activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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Cobham Village Hall
ANNUAL REPORT FOR COBHAM VILLAGE HALL
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Year ended 31 August 2025
Statutory Information
Charity number 293556. The charity was established by trust deed.
Principal Office
Lushington Drive, Cobham, Surrey, KTII 2LU.
Trustees
Mr G Caddick- Chair
Mr P Banks-Treasurer
Mr M Dharamsi
Mr J Kingston
Ms M Cook
Chairman's Report
The past year has been busy and productive for the Village Hall, with a strong focus on essential
maintenance and small improvement projects. A wide range of repairs and servicing were
completed across the facilities including electrical testing, heating repairs, cleaning, lighting
replacements, and various fixes throughout the halls and outdoor areas. New equipment, such as
trestle tables, chairs, lights, and a vacuum cleaner, was also purchased.
Several minor but impacrful upgrades were completed, including replacing the Committee Room
floor, installing new lighting in the Club Room, and fully refurbishing all floors-improving the
hall's overall usability and appearance.
Lookins ahead to 2025/26, the largest project will be installin8 a soft-pour surface and tarmac
markings in the Taylor Hall garden, along with new play equipment funded by donations. Early
steps have been taken to explore the feasibility of solar panels, pending the outcome of a G99
application. Stage area improvements have been quoted and a vendor selected, with work
scheduled soon.
The report concludes with thanks to everyone who has supported the hall's operations, with a
special note of appreciation for Mehboob Dharamsi, who is stepping down after eight years as a
Trustee.
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The Trustees have complied with the duty in s.4 Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the
guidance issued
Review of Financial Activities
2025 has been a stable and positive year for the hall, with income remaining steady and our financial
position continuing to strengthen.
Despite increased spending on essential maintenance and improvements, we have maintained a
healthy surplus for the year and kept our reserves at a comfortable level to support future works.
This year we focused heavily on maintenance to ensure the hall remains safe, functional, and
welcoming for all users. Key works included:
Roof and gutter repairs
Interior repainting and minor plaster work
Electrical testing and safety-related upgrades
Floor resurfacing
These investments were funded from operational income, and no additional borrowing or external
financing was required.
Overall, the hall remains in a strong financial position, supported by responsible cost management,
healthy reserves, and continued community use. This ensures that we can continue to maintain and
improve the hall for the long-term benefit of Cobham residents.
Objects of the Charity
The objects of the foundation shall be the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of
the inhabitants of Cobham and the neighbourhood (hereinafter called ' the area of benefit") without
distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes and
for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions
of life for the said inhabitants.
Statement of the Responsibilities of the Committee
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements
for each financial year which give a true and fairview of the charity's financial activities during the year
and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice
and:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial
statements.
Prepare the financial statements on the ongoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the
charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable
regulations. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees: Gavin Caddick:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COBHAM VILLAGE HALL
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report on the accounts of the charity for year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on
pages 7-14.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit Is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Art
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
under Section 145 (5) b of the 2011 Act and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent Examiners report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and the seeking of explanations from the trustees
concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present
"a true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect, the
requirements:
a, to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act and
b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or
2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent Examiner Name & Address
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Income and Expenditure for year ended 31 August 2025
Unrestricted , Restricted ,
funds
funds
Total
funds
2024
Incoming resources from generated funds
Hall letting
Miscellaneous income
Furlough Grant
117,424.70,
13.827.15,
117,425
13.827
117,828
14,110
Donations and fund raising
Investment income
Interest received
Resources expended
4.404,
135.656,
4.404
135.656
4.775
136.714
Charitable activities
Wages (note 10)
Pension contributions
Rent
40.235,
466
40,235
466
40,680
513
2,200
1,266
1,598
4.057
4347,
2,2(J)
1,266
1.598
4,057
4,347
4,290
852
l(Kl
3,174
432
1.046
2,373
1,560
24,688
18.376
2,200
654
358
4,396
4133
3630
781
87
3,853
432
866
2,485
1,300
32,098
11.848
20
Water rates
Insurance
Electricity
Gas
Gardening
Performing rights
Mobile Telephone
Post/stationery, comp equip, training
Web site maintenance
Wi-Fi & Broadband
Refuse disposal
Equipment hire
Repairs and renewals
Cleaning & Hall supplies
Bank charges
Bad debts
Depreciation of fixed assets
Miscellaneous
Governance costs
Accountancy (note 13)
Total expenditure all items
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before
revaluations
Other recognised gains and losses
Gains/ (losses) arising on revaluation
Net movement in funds
4290
852
100
3,174
1.046
2,373
24,688
18.376
37
37
55
111.104
111.104
110.388
24.552
24.552
26.326
24.552
24,552
26.326
Fund balances brought froward
173.155,
173.155
146.829
Fund balance carried forward
197.707
197,707
173.155
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Statement of Financial Activities for year ended 31" August 2025
Unrestricted ' Restrirted , Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
Incoming resources ( Note 2)
Donations & legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities investments
Separate tnaterial item of income
Other (Business support grant)
Total
131,252:
131.252
4,404
131,939
4,775
135,656,
135.656
136.714
Resources expended ( Note 4)
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Separate material item of expense
Other
Total
111.104
111,104
110,388
111,104;
111,104
110,388
Net Income/ ( Expenditure ) before
Investment gains/ ( losses )
Net gains / (losses ) on investments
Extraordinary items
Net Income / ( Expenditure )
Transfer between funds
Other recognised gains . (losses )
24.552,.
24,552
26,326
24,552,
24.552
26,326
Gains and losses on revaluation of
fixed assets for the Charity's own use
Other gains / { losses )
Net movement in fvnds
24,552:
24.552
26.326
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought fonmard
173.155,
1 173,155
146.829
Total funds carried forward
197,707,
197,707
173,155
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Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025
Unrestricted
funds
Restrirted
fvnds
Total
funds
2024
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets
Tangible fixed assets { Note 5)
Heritage assets
Investments
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Stocks
Debtors ( Note 6)
Investments
Cash at bank
Total Current Assets
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l(X),444
117.552
217.996
100,444
117,552
217,996
96,040
88,735
184,803
Creditors falling due within one year ( Note 7)
20,289
20,289
11,648
Net current assets / (liabilities)
197.707
197.707
173,155
Total assets less current liabilities
197,707
197.707
173.155
Creditors falling due after one year ( Note 8)
Net current assets or liabilities
197,707
197.707
173,155
Funds of the Charity
Endowment funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Revaluation reserve
Total funds
197,707
197,707
173,155
197.707
197.707
173.155
These accounts were appr
ved on
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Mr G Caddick
Mr P Banks
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025
l. Accounting Policies
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised
at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ( FRS102) and with the Charities Act
2011.
Income
All incoming resources are recognised when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the
amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy
Donated goods for use by the charity are included where a third party is bearing the cost.
No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
Expenses
All expenses are accounted for on an accruals basis.
Investments
Fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provision for diminution in value.
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2. Analysis of Income
2025
, Unrestricted ' Restrirted , Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
Donations & Legacies
Donations & gifts
Gift Aid
General grants by Gov/other charities ( Note 3)
Donated goods, facilitie5 & Services
Other
Total
Charitable activities
Hire of halls
Hire of service
Fundraising
Other
Total
117,425
13.827
117,425
13.827
117,828
14.110
131.252,
131.252
131.939
Other trading activities
Other
Total
Income from investments
Interest income
4.404,
4.775
Dividend income
Rental & leasing income
Other
Total
4.404
4.775
Separate material item of income
Totsl
Total Income
135.656,
135.656
136.714
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3. Analysis of Grants
2025
2024
Elmbridge BC Covid grant
Total
4. Analysis of Expenditure
Unrestricted , Restricted , Total
funds
funds
funds
2024
Expenditure on raising funds
Incurred seeking donations
Incurred seeking legacies
Incurred seeking grants
Operating membetship schemes/lotteries
staging fundraising events
Fundraising agents
Operating charity shops
Advertising, marketing, publicity
Start up costs incurred generating income
Database development costs
Other trading activities
Investment management costs
Portfolio management costs
Cost of obtaining investment advice
Inve5ttnent administration costs
Intellectual property licencing costs
Repairs & maint charges
Total expenditure on raising funds
86,416,
86,416
78,290
24.688
111.104
24,688
111.104
32.098
110,388
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total expenditure on charitable activities
Other
Total Expenditure
111,104
111,104
110,388
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5. Tangible fixed assets
Cost
As at 01/09/24
Additions
Disposals
As at 31/08/25
Depreciation
As at 01/09/24
Charge for period
On disposals
As at 31/08/25
, Net Book Value
As at 31/08/24
As at 31108/25
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write-off
the cost of reducing balance basis over their expected useful economic lives.
Fixtures & fittings
25.00% reducing balance
6. Debtors
2025
2024
Sundry debtors
Prepayments & accrued income
Other debtors/deposits
28
7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Sundry creditors
.Accruals & deferred income
Pension
679
19.520;
89
20,289,
11.563
S5
11,648
8. Creditors: amounts falling due in more than one year
2025
2024
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9. Transactions with trustees and related parties
None of the Trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any
other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related party
No Trustee expenses have been incurred
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period
10. Paid Employees Staff costs
2025
2024
Salaries and wages
40.235
40.680
No employees recived banefits for
, the reporting period more than £60k
The average number of employees
during the year was
11. Fixed Asset investment
2025
2024
Investment held primarily to provide
an investment return for the charity
12. Ultimate controlling party
The ultimate controlling party of the charity is the committee
13. Fees for examination of accounts
2025
2024
,, Independent examiner's fee
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