THE PINDER HALL TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity’s deed of trust, the Charities Act 2011 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 1 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.
Bank House is under renovation and is anticipated to be complete in 2026. 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 2025 were £32,736.00. 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:
Rev Stephen Mills Mrs B G Clark Andrew Oxley
Organisation
The day-to-day management of the Charity is delegated by the Trustees to a management committee which aims to provide excellent hall facilities at an affordable cost to local organisations and to non-local users.
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Charity Registration No . 300142
The Pinder Hall
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 August 2025
The Pinder Hall Legal & Administrative Information 31st August 2025
| Trustees | Rev Stephen Mills |
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| Mrs BG Clark | |
| Andrew Oxley | |
| Principal Address | Pinder Hall |
| Lower Road | |
| Cookham For the year ended 31 August 2025 | |
| Berkshire | |
| SL6 9EH | |
| Independent examiner | Ellora Accountancy Ltd |
| Maidenhead | |
| Berkshire | |
| SL6 1SQ |
The Pinder Hall Contents 31st August 2025
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustee Report | 1 |
| Statement of financial activities | 3 |
| Balance Sheet | 4 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 4 to 5 |
The Pinder Hall INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT 31st August 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Pinder Hall (the charity) for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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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 Ellora Accountancy Ltd 19/05/2026
The Pinder Hall Statement of Financial Activities 31st August 2025
| Notes Donations & Legacies 2 Other trading activities 3 Investments 4 Total Income Expenditure on: Raising Funds Charitable activities 5 Other trading activities Other Total Expenditure Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 3,500 0 3,500 45,177 45,177 469 0 469 49,146 0 49,146 35,744 0 35,744 35,744 0 35,744 13,402 0 13,402 19,334 0 19,334 32,736 0 32,736 |
Total 2024 1,248 26,867 527 28,642 39,606 39,606 (10,964) 30,298 19,334 |
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All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
The Pinder Hall Balance Sheet 31st August 2025
| Notes Tangible Fixed Assets Current Assets Debtors 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one y 9 Net Current Assets Total Net Assets The Funds of the Charity Unrestricted Funds |
£ £ 755 755 755 755 32,736 32,736 2025 |
£ £ 1,200 19,334 19,334 19,334 19,334 19,334 2024 |
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The Pinder Hall Notes to Financial Statements 31st August 2025
1. 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 1A 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.
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
| Donations & Gifts Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 3,500 0 3,500 3,500 0 3,500 |
Total 2024 1,248 1,248 |
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The Pinder Hall Notes to Financial Statements 31st August 2025
3. Other Trading Activities
| Letting of Hall and Rent Received Insurance Claim Total 4. Investments Interest Receivable Total 5. Charitable Activities Staff Costs Rates, Water and Insurance Light and Heat Cleaning & Waste Disposal Sundries Repairs and Maintenance Licences Professional Fees Broadband Bank Charges Prior Year expenses correction Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 34,479 0 34,479 10,698 10,698 45,177 0 45,177 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2024 469 0 469 469 0 469 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 3,307 0 3,307 6,988 0 6,988 10,533 0 10,533 5,856 0 5,856 316 0 316 11,796 0 11,796 815 0 815 1,140 0 1,140 526 0 526 60 0 60 (5,592) 0 (5,592) 35,744 0 35,744 |
Total 2024 26,867 0 26,867 Total 2024 527 527 Total 2024 7,836 5,972 7,718 2,521 369 10,925 1,055 1,425 659 55 0 38,536 |
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6. Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year
The Pinder Hall Notes to Financial Statements 31st August 2025
7. Employees
Number of employees
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 2025 Caretaker 1 Employment Costs 2025 Wages & Salaries 3,307 8. Debtors Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Prepayments & accrued Income 755 0 755 Total 755 0 755 9. Creditors : Amounts falling due within one year Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Other taxations and social security 0 0 0 Accruals and deferred income 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 10.Unrestricted Funds Balance as at 1st September 2024 Income Expenditure Unrestricted 19,334 49,146 (35,744) 19,334 49,146 (35,744) |
2024 1 2024 7,836 Total 2024 1,200 1,200 Total 2024 0 0 0 Balance as at 31st August 2025 32,736 32,736 |
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