THE PINDER HALL TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2024 The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's deed of trust, the Charities Act 201 l and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019)" Objectives and activities The Charity's objects are to maintain the Pinder Hall for the communal benefit of the inhabitants of Cookham and its surrounds. The main activity of the Charity is the letting of the hall for leisure and commercial use and there has been no change in these during the year. In setting its objectives and planning its activities, the Charity has given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. Achievements and performance The Charity has continued to maintain the premises to a good condition which allows the users of the Hall to carry out many different activities.However a structural survey carried out during the previous year disclosed that the hall roof will need to be replaced. The management committee is working on plans to raise the funds to carry out the roof replacement. During the previous year Bank House became vacant when the caretaker resigned. The management committee is looking into how to make the best use of the property for the benefit of the charity. At the same time it is looking into renting out the front "shop" room previously used as a chair store. Financial review It is the policy of the Pinder Hall to try and maintain unrestricted funds. which are the reserves held by the charity at a level sufficient to meet the annual running costs of the Hall and to build up a reserve of funds designated for the refurbishment of the Hall and Bank House. The unrestricted funds as at 31 August 2024 were £19,334.00. Whilst this
level of reserves may prove sufficient, the Trustees will continue to review this policy annually to ensure that there are sufficient reserves to provide financial flexibility over the coming years. The Charity has assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Structure? governance and management The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust dated 12 December 1960, and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mr N M Stockdale Mrs B G Clark Organisation The day-to-day management of the Charity is delegated by the Trnstees to a management committee which aims to provide excellent ha]1 facilities at an affordable cost to local organisations and to non-local users. Induction and training of Trustees Induction uf Trustees is carried out by serving Trustees as necessary. As Trustees are recruited on the basis of skills, very little training is required. The Trustees must include the serving vicar and the two churchwardens at Holy Trinity Church, Cookham. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr N M Stockdale Mrs G Clark Dated: 8th July 2025
Charity Registration No . 300142 The Pinder Hall Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2024
The Pinder Hall Legal & Administrative Information Trustees Mr N M Stockdate Mrs BG Clark Charity number 300142 Principal Address Pinder Hall Lower Road Cookham Rise Berkshire SL6 9EH Independent examiner Veritas Finance Group 24 Court Close Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 2DL
The Pinder Hall Contents Page Trustee Report Independent examiners report Statement of financial activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financial statements 4t05
The Pinder Hall INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PINDER HALL I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Pinder Hall (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; or 2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true 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 attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Jaz Notay Veritas Finance Group Ltd Dated . 25th June 2025
The Pinder Hall Statement of Financial Activities 31st August 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Notes Total 2024 Total 2023 Income From: Donations & Legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other 1,248 1,248 1,000 26,867 527 26,867 527 31,726 266 Total Income 28,642 28,642 32,992 Expenditure on: Raising Funds Charitable activities Other trading activities Other 39,606 39,606 34,090 Total Expenditure 39,606 39,606 34,090 Net Movement in Funds (10,964) (10,964) (1,098) Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward 30,298 30,298 31,396 Total Funds carried forward 19,334 19,334 30,298 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
The Pinder Hall Balance Sheet As at 31st August 2024 2024 2025 Notes Tangible Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank 1,200 18,134 19,334 1,255 30,306 31,561 Creditors: amounts falling due within one J (1,263) Net Current Assets 19,334 30,298 Total Net Assets 19,334 30,298 The Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Funds 10 19,334 19,334 30,298 30,298
The Pinder Hall Notes to Financial Statements 31st August 2024 l. Accounting Policies Basis of preparing financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRSSE) 'Accounting and Reporting, by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the provisions of FRS102 Section IA Small Entities and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purposes of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 2. Donations & Legacies Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Donations & Gifts 1,248 1,248 1,000 Total 1,248 1,248 1,000
The Pinder Hall Notes to Financial Statements 31st August 2024 3. Other Trading Activities Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Letting of Hall and Rent Received 26,867 26,867 31,726 Total 26,867 26,867 31,726 4. Investments Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Interest Receivable 527 527 266 Total 527 527 266 5. Charitable Activities Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Staff Costs Rates, Water and Insurance Light and Heat Cleaning & Waste Disposal Sundries Repairs and Maintenance Car Park Licences Professional Fees Payroll Fees Broadband Bank Charges 7,836 5,972 7,718 2,521 369 10,925 7,836 5,972 7,718 2,521 369 10,925 9,903 4,149 5,598 514 8,272 (428) 598 4,347 529 548 60 1,055 1,425 1,070 659 55 1,055 1,425 1,070 659 55 Total 39,606 39,606 34,090 6. Trustees None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year 7. Employees Number of employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2024 2023 Caretaker
The Pinder Hall Notes to Financial Statements 31st August 2024 Employment Costs 2024 2023 Wages & Salaries 7,836 9,903 8. Debtors Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Prepayments & accrued Income 1,200 1,200 1,255 Total 1,200 1,200 1,255 9. Creditors . Amounts falling due within one year Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Other taxations and social security Accruals and deferred income 1,263 Total 1,263 10.Unrestricted Funds Balance as at 1st September 2023 Balance as at 31st August 2024 Income Expenditure Unrestricted 30,298 28,642 (39,606) 19,334 30,298 28,642 (39,606) 19,334