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
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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