2025-12-31-accounts - Offwell Recreation Ground And Village Hall Charity

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01101125 Period stsrt date To 31112125 Period end date Charity name: Offwell Recreation Ground and Village Hall Charity Charity registration number: 300915 Objectives and Activities SORP referenc Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as sel out in its . governing. document Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or serVIS id8nlifi8d in the accounts. Slalement confirming whether the Iruslees have had regard lo the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit To provide a space for local community groups and Individual hirers to use. Para 1.178nd 1.19 Hlrlng out the hall and grounds to local groups e.g. primary school, flower clubs, dance groups and others as well as casual hira to individuals for other events. P81o1.18 Additional Information loptlonal) You may choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference Policy on grant making Par8 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment pa 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other

Achievements and Performance SORP reference Offwell Recreation Ground and Village Hall Charty is managed by a Committee of volunteers. They work together to ensure the hall and ground are well maintained for the use of all hirers. Summary of Ihe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. PaTr 1.20 Addstional infomiation (optionall You ma choose to inolude further statemenls where r818vanl about: Achievements against objectives set PaT8 1.41 Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity s financial position al the end of the eiiod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.21 Financial position Is healthy- see accounts. Para 1.22 . 9 months of operating costs are resenies are held for contingency purposes. These reserves are held in a separate account from the day to day runnin accounts. Amount of res8eS held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in eficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity Continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 NIA Addltlon•l infomiatlon (optlonall You may choose lo include further statements where relevant about.. Regular and casual hlrers. Fundraising events and actlvltles The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) P•A 1.47 Investm8nt policy and objectives includlng any social inveslmgnt policy adopted Pwo 1.40 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other

Structure. Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution document How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Unincorporated association orated Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entilled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees eithèr volunteer or are asked to step fOard by The Committee Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose lo include further statements where relevant about- Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity is managed by elected trustees and representative trustees from local groups in the parish. The Trustees committee norninate a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary following the Annual General Meeting. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Par8 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the charity.uses islered charity number Charity's principal address Ofvell Recreation Ground and Villa NIA 300915 Little Foxes Ramsdèn Lane Ofvell Honiton EX14 9RY e Hall Chaci

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whole ar Trustee name Offi¢e lif any) Name of pèrson lor body) entitled toa ornt trustee if an Mark Norfolk Chair of Truslee Committee Trustee Committee Kaien Summers Vice-chair of Trustee Committee Trustee Committee Susan Norfolk Damien Richards Sophie Joy Lynn Whithear Geoff Bryant Victorsa Whitehead Treasurer Secretary Trustee Trustee Committee Trustee Committee Tnjstee Committee Trustee Committee Trustee Trustee Trustee Committee Representativ8 Trustee Trustee Committ68 Rachel Reed Represenlative Trustee Representative Trustee Representative Truste6 Trustee Committee 10 Laura Marks Trustee Committee Marian Tucker Trustee Committee 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 orate trustees - names of the directors al the date the re ortwasa roved Director narne Name of tnjslees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trnstèe name D8tss acted if not for wholg ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets NIA held in this capacity Nam8 and objects of th8 charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of aangeMentS for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own ass8ts Additlonal 5nforniation loptlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optlonal Inforniatlon) Type of Name Address advlser Name of chief execullv8 or names of senlor staff mombors Ioptional Informatlon Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s> Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary,: Chair, etc) 174&kf L &-cÉe77frpcI Date |LlI6

Trustees Report for the year ending 31 December 2025 Offwell Recreation Ground & Village Hall Charity Charity No: 300915 Community Events The Hall hosted a variety of events during the year which were well received, including the popular annual FireworkslBonfire Night, the annual village fete, and that of a monthly crèft/food market, and coffee mornings. Additionally, the village hall had increased private bookings thi5 year which has increased the revenue. Infrastrurture Significant improvement5 were made to enhance the hall's facilities and sustainability.. Grants were successfully recelved from the local Councll to enable the Installatlon of solar panels, and fundraising assisted in purchasing a new cooker and additional kitchen equipment. The installation of the solar panels will not only 8enerate additional income but It aligns with the Commlttee's commitment to energy efficiency. There were also outdoor and indoor maintenance tasks, ensuring the hall remain5 in a good condition. Future Events Repeatin8 events of the Offwell Annual Bonfire & Fireworks evening, village fete, the monlhlv craft/food market5, and ? new"Party in the Park" event Summary Offwell Vllla8e Hall has had an outstanding year in terms of improving the hall's facilities, ensurlng financial health, buildin8 Sustalnabllity, and continuing with a strong sense of community spirit, whilst maintaining an active and committed group ofcommittee members. 0ell Vlllage Hall has continued to serve as a vital hub for community activlties Including that of the local primary school using the hall, and that of the local football team using the field, and also providing a range of events through the year, and hosting a large number of private bookings for the local villagers and people outside of the village.

OFFWELL RECREATION GROUND AND VILLAGE HALL CHARITY CHARITY NO: 300915 Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts to the Trugtses of For the year ènded 31•t December 2025 I report to Ihe Trustees on my examination of the acGounls of Offvvell Recreation Ground and Village Hall Chanty for the year ended 31 $1 December 2025. Rosponglbllltle8 and basls of report As Charity Trustees, you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of th8 Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's Accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Garying our my examination, I have followed the applicable Difections given by the Charities Commission under seGtion 14515llb} if the Act Independent Examlnor's Ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have Gome to my attention in connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. Accounting records were not kept in accordance with sedion 130 of the Act or The accounts do not accord wrth 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 ordèr to ènablo a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed. . 4 Cocd* Date.. 2 February 2026 Geraldine Coates, A.C.P.A. Geraldine Coates Accounting Robson House Chapel Street Honilon Devon EX14 1EU

OFFWELL RECREATION GROUND & VILLAGE HALL CHARITY Income and Expenditure for the year ending 310ecember 2025 Year Ended 3111212025 Year Ended 3111212024 Income Rent- Social Club Hlre of HalllKitchen Field Hire Bonfire Night Solar Panel Income Fundraising Tu8 Of War Event Donations Grants Sundry Income 3,750.00 6,962.65 1,015.00 6,633.14 4,167.51 1.043.57 4.002.25 3,750.00 8,550.44 1,485.00 7,620.05 2,312.00 2,393.89 2,256.16 8.074.07 25.613.00 191.52 404.70 27,978.82 62,246.13 Expendlture Insurance Electricity Water Tug Of War Expenses 1,237.19 5.683.76 937.49 1,167.21 1.569.92 3,284.48 388.00 1,379.65 Ikl 1,648.47 2,561.51 2,010,52 3,931.51 3,142.22 994.80 FieldlEquipment Maintenance Bonfire Expenses Cleaning Expenses Miscellaneous Expenses Property Maintenance Play Park Expenditure Solar Panel Installation 1,574.10 3,003.63 3,128.62 6,707.14 4,981.23 105.99 25,950.00 23,314.68 52,072.76 SURPLUS INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE £ 4,664.14 £ 10.173.37 Sosfw IIILlib (TL 11 lo4 L6 tsÉc62erh£YJ

OFFWELL RECREATION GROUND & VILLAGE HALL CHARITY Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 Retained Funds As at 0110112025 Natwest Account 19,238.33 3,291.30 15.004.19 19.668.33 Projects Account 17,703.30 Reserves Account 8,006.09 Excess Incomel Expenditure 4,664.14 10.173.37 250.00 Petty Cash Play Park- 180.CQ Fundraising A/c 841.01 £ 29.841.70 19,668.33 £29,841.70 19.668.33 roval We hereby approve the Income and Expenditure Statements in respect of Offwe15 Recreation Ground & Village H311 Charity for the year ending 31 December 2025. Signature: Signature: kJooFe5U Name: Name: Position.. Position: Date signed: Date signed: