Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/4/2023 To 31/3/2024
Charity name: Great Kingshill Village Hall
Charity registration number: 300267
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Great Kingshill and neighbourhood thereof 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. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Provision of a village hall for activities including: Meetings for local organisations e.g. badminton, keep fit, table tennis, dancing Coffee mornings Local childrens’ parties Functions Maintenance and upkeep of the hall |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity is highly dependent for the efficient and effective operation of the village hall upon the contributions of a small number of volunteers, for whose efforts the Trustees are most grateful. |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Provision of a valuable resource for members of the community, giving hire of a local venue at an affordable cost A full programme of bookings which ensures that the Hall is used for a wide range of activities throughout the year Installation of solar panels in order to provide a more environmentally friendly energy solution and reduce costs going forward Ongoing maintenance to ensure the hall is fit for purpose |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity is in good financial standing – see annual accounts. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Village Hall maintains sufficient reserves in order to cover a fall in income, unplanned repairs or maintenance and replacement of equipment. This is held in a deposit account. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/a |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Up to 12 elected by AGM vote, up to 8 appointed by local organisations |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Great Kingshill Village Hall
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 300267
Charity’s principal address Great Kingshill Village Hall
Missenden Road
Great Kingshill
HP15 6DW
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Debra Main Chairman
2 Anna Young Treasurer
3 Katie Hemmings Secretary From 3/9/2023
4 Jane Bragg From 3/9/2023
5 Mark Bragg From 3/9/2023
6 Alec Douglas
7 Jill Jackling To 3/9/2023
8 Peter Jackling
9 Alexander Reynolds To 13/3/2024
10 Sarajane Reynolds To 13/3/2024
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
No employees
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) A Young Full name(s) Anna Young Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 24/01/2025
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Charity Name No (if any)
GREAT KINGSHILL VILLAGE HALL 300267
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Hire of hall - regular 20,166 - - 20,166 19,110
Hire of hall - casual 4,542 - - 4,542 3,489
Donations & grants - - - - 500
Equipment hire - - - - -
Investment income 332 - - 332 58
Fundraising - - - - 525
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
25,040 - - 25,040 23,682
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 25,040 - - 25,040 23,682
A3 Payments
Utilities 7,293 - - 7,293 7,300
Caretaker 5,658 - - 5,658 6,379
Cleaning and waste 1,482 - - 1,482 1,553
Maintenance and upkeep 1,946 - - 1,946 2,650
Insurance 1,414 - - 1,414 1,329
Property improvements 11,935 - - 11,935 4,150
Administration 655 - - 655 872
Sub total [ 30,383 ] - - 30,383 24,233
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 30,383 - - 30,383 24,233
Net of receipts/(payments) - 5,343 - - - 5,343 - 551
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 40,934 - - 40,934 41,485
Cash funds this year end 35,591 - - 35,591 40,934
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
24/01/2025
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature D Main Details Details Current account Deposit account Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,996 - 31,595 - - - 35,591 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Debra Main |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 22/09/2024 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
24/01/2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages |
Great Kingshill Village Hall | Great Kingshill Village Hall | Great Kingshill Village Hall |
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| 31 March 2024 | Charity no (if any) |
300267 | |
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2024.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 17 January 2025 Signed: Lisa Machra y Name: Lisa Machray Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 64 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8EJ
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of n/a any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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