Lei
hs Villa
e Hall
Charity No. 301317
Chalrman's Reportto the Annual General Meeting for 2024-25 year
Gareth Roberts
Stsart Wllson
Anne Wt150
Pat Wlllls
June Poultney
Ilndsvrf Gr1<•
Presldert
- Chalrm•) & Boohjw Secre
- Mlnute5 Secrelwv
- Treasurer
Friendship ¢lub
- NuTh•ry
Brendayou
Lkna Whlte
Phllllp Wfllts
John Whlte
Twy Mlt¢hell
- Parlsh Coun¢ll
- C04JPted
- Co-opted
- Co•t•d
24
Regular hirers provided us with a core income of almost £29,700 in the year, with private hire from indivlduals making
up the remainder giving a totsl income from hlrSng of £42A20. Children's parties remain a significant proportion of the
private hire Income.
During the perlodApril 24to Mar 25, we have had 1,232 hirings coverin8 4,711 hour5 which is up just under IO% on the
previous year.
Our hirer5 represent a broad section of the local communlty, but unfortunately two re8ulargroup5 have disbanded. The
Brian Poultney small hall stlll has some availabillty specifically on weekday afternoons.
We undertook a signiflcant capitsl investment project aimed at reducing our use of expensive grld electrlclty by self-
funding the Instsllation of a 10.75kWh Solar Pvarray with a small battery storage element. The projettcompleted In July
2024 and V￿ benefited immediately from the electricity produced by the system. Project cost was £13.919.00
Once a8aln, my thanks 80 to the commlttee fortheir support and practlcal helpin ensuring the hall operates effectSvely,
focusing on the needs of the community.
2. Overall, income for the period was £42,913 and included donations of £321 and bank Interest of £192.
3. Expendlture for the year was £32A60. Hall malntsnance costs accountedfor £5.154, staff costs were £8,050and Energv
charges amounted to £9,048.
4. The cash balance at year end March 2025 was £97￿85. Which Is a net increase of £2204
Detalls of speclflc sl8niflcant expenditure for the year Apr 24 to Mar 25 are as follovts:
Fuel for biomass boiler - £2￿72 (Lower than lost yeor. olthough timing of delivertes con Influen￿ yeor-end J
Electricity- £6.066 (3-yearfixed pri￿ contmrt with SSEJ .
Staff Costs - £8.05015moll reduction on previous yeor)
Cleaning, Hy8iene & Caretakin8 Consumables- £1,468 (small reduction over previous yeorj
Boiler Servicing - £701- {Annual servicing charge, plu5 repairs for Blomass boiler & assoclated controls and
includes emergency 24hr support.)
Hall Buildin8 & Public Liability Insurance - £IA30.
Future Plans
Future plans include looking to increase our storage capacity by dividing the ￿lt Room" into a storage space whilst
maintaining the access to the toilet Thi5 will allow the space adjacent to stage to be used more effectively.
Additionally. the fire alarm is now obsolescent and we need to consider replacement.
Stuart Wilson- Chairman
JUNE 2025

Lelghs Vllla8e Hall
Charlty No. 301317
Trustees. Report and Unaudlted Accounts
31 March 2025

Lelghs Village Hall
CONTENTS
Pages
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
3to4
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash flows
Notes to the Accounts
8t014
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
The Trustees present their report with the unaudlted flnancial statements of the charity for the year ended
31 March 2025.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS
Charlty No. 301317
Trustees
The following Trustees served during the year:
P. Willis
S. Wilson
Accountants
Shirley Smith & Co Ltd
11 Chandlers Way
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 5TB
Statement of trustees, re5ponsibllltles In relatlon to the financlal statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparin8 a trustees, annual report and financial statements In
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financlal position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Art 2011, the applicable Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the
provisions of the Trust deed. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and
hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
P. Willis
Pthiriaa Wlllls Imay 14. 2025. 8.'30aml
Trustee
13 May 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Leighs Willage Hall
I report on the accounts of Leighs Village Hall for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the
Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet. the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes.
Respectlve responslbllities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit
is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity Is not subject to audlt under charity law and Is eligible for
independent examination. It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under s.145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
s.145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
8asls of Independent examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general direttions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the
accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideratlon of any unusual items or dlsclosures in
the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures
do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to
whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report Is limited to those matters set out in the
statement below.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met: or
{21 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Daniel Baxter
ICAEW
Shirley Smith & Co Ltd
Accountants and Tax Advisers
11 Chandlers Way
South Woodham Ferrers
Chelmsford
Essex
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
CM3 5TB
13 May 2025
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sTATEmE￿r OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Unrestrirted
funds Totsl funds Total funds
20Z5
2025
2024
Note5
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other
121
121
200
200
42,612
820
42,612
40,273
Total
42.933
42,933
41,093
Expendtture on:
Charitable activities
Other
23
23
32,460
32,460
39,197
Total
32,483
32.483
39,197
Net gains on investments
Net Income
Net Income before other
8ains/(losses>
10,450
10,450
1,896
10,450
10,450
1,896
Other galns and losses:
Net movement In funds
10,450
10,450
1,896
Reconclllatlon of fund5:
Total funds brought forward
94,779
94,779
92,883
Total funds carrled forward
105,229
105,229
94,779
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BALANCE SHEEr
at 31 March 2025
Charity No. 301317
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
775,997
775,997
764,862
764,862
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
3.051
97,885
100,936
11,904)
99,032
5,927
95,681
101,608
{1,891)
99,717
Credltors; Amount falling due within one year
Net current assets
12
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
875.029
864,579
Provlslon5 for Ilabllltles
13
(16,500)
(16,5001
Net assets excludln8 penslon asset or Ilablllty
Total net assets
858,529
848,079
858,529
848,079
The funds of the charlty
Re5trlcted funds
Unre5trlcted funds
General funds
14
14
105,229
94,779
105,229
94,779
Reserves
Village Hall Project - cost capitalised
14
753,300
753,300
753,300
753,300
Total funds
858,529
848,079
Approved by the trustees on 13 May 2025
And signed on their behalf by:
Ils (May 14, 2025, 8'.30aml
Trustee
13 May 2025
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Cash flows from operatlng artlvltles
Net Income per Statement of Financ5al Artivitles
10,450
1,896
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease/llncrease) in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
2,784
(42,6121
2.876
13
(40,273)
{1,878)
1,412
Net cash used In operatlng actlvltles
{26,489)
{37,3431
Cash flows from Investlng actlvltles
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Dividends, Interest and rents from investments
(13,919)
42,612
40,273
Net cash from Investln8 actlvltles
28,693
40,273
Net cash from flnancln8 a¢tivltles
Net Increase In cash and cash equlvalents
2,204
2,930
Cash and cash equlvalents at the beglnnlng of the year
95,681
92,751
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year
97,885
95,681
Components of cash and cash equfvalents
Cash and bank balances
97,885
95,681
97,885
95,681
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31 March 2025
l Accounting policies
Basls of preparatlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Ch3rities:
Statement of Recommended Prattice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic if Ireland IFRS 102) - Charities SORP
{FRS 1021 (effective l January 2015)- the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Art 2011.
Change In basls of accounting or to prevlous accounts
There has been no change to the accounting policies {valuation rules and method of accounting) since
last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustee5 in furtherance of the
general objects of the charity.
These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.
These are unrestrirted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the
restatement of investment assets at their market values.
These are available for use subjert to restrictions imposed by the donor or through
terms of an appeal.
Designated funds
Revaluation funds
Restricted funds
Income
Recognition of
income
Income is Included in the Statement of Financial Activitles (SOFA) when the charity
becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of
the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure Is
expenditure
reported gross in the SOFA.
Donatlons and
legacies
Voluntsry income received by way of grants, donations and gifts Is Included in the
the SOFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional
entitlement to the income.
Tax reclaims on
Income from tax reclaims is included in the SOFA at the same time as the
donations and gifts gift/donation to which it relates.
Donated services
These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure)
and facilities
where the benefit to the Charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and
material.
Volunteer help
The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts.
Investment income This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Gains/(losses) on
This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value
revaluation of fixed at the end of the year.
assets
Gains/(losses) on
investment assets
This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Expenditure
Recognition of
expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which
cannot be fully recovered, and is reported a5 part of the expenditure to which it
relates.
Expenditure on
These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising
raising funds
trading costs and investment management costs.
Expenditure on
These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and
charitable activities services in the fvrtherance of its objects, including the makin8 of grants and
governance costs.
All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for
grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet
paid.
These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the Charity, including any audit/independent examination fees,
costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity. together with a share of
other administration costs.
Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular artivity.
Grants payable
Governance costs
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Freehold Investment property
Investment properties are revalued annually and any surplus or deficit is dealt with through the
Statement of Financial Activities. No depreciation is provided in respect of investment properties.
Intan8lble flxed assets and amortlsatlon
Intangible fixed assets (including purchased goodwlll, patents and trademarksl are carrled at cost less
accumulated amortlsation and impalrment losses.
Stocks
Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Donated items of stock are recognlsed at fair
value which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay for the items on the open market.
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, demand deposits with banks and other
short-term highly liquid investments with orlginal maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts.
In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities.
In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are
repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Trade and other creditors
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised
where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the
transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably. Creditor5 and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after
allowing for any trade discounts due.
Research and development
Expenditure on research and development is written off In the year in which it is incurred.
Foreign currencles
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the
charity are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at the end of the reporting period.
Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the charity are recorded at the rate of
exchange on the date that the transaction occurred.
All exchange differences are are taken into account in arriving at net income/expenditure.
Leased assets
Where the charity enters into a lease which entails taking substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership of an asset, the lease is treated as a finance lease.
Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to charlty are classified
as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised as assets of the charity at their fair value at the
Inceptlon of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The
corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet date as a finance lease obligation.
Lease payments are apportioned between finance expenses and reduction of the lease obligation so as to
achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance expenses are
recognised immediately, unless they are directly attributable to qualifying assets. In which case they are
capitalised in accordance with the charity's policy on borrowing costs.
Assets held under finance leases are depreciated in the same way as owned assets.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
In the event that lease incentives are received to enter into operating leases, such incentives are
recognised as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognised as a reduction of rental
expense on a straight-line basis.
Pension costs
The charity operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a
pension plan under which the charity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the
contributions have been paid the charity has no further payments obligations. The contributions are
recognised as expenses when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet.
The assets of the plan are held separately from the charity in independently administered funds.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
2 Statement of Flnancial Activities - prfor year
Unrestricted
funds
Total funds
2024
2024
2024
2024
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other
820
820
40,273
40,273
Total
41.093
41,093
Expenditure on:
Other
39.197
39,197
Totsl
39.197
39,197
Net Income
1,896
1,896
Net Income before other
galns/(losses)
Other £alns and losses:
Net movement In funds
1,896
1,896
1,896
1,896
Reconcillatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Totsi funds carrled forward
92,883
92,883
94,779
94,779
3 Income from donatlons and le8acles
Unrestrlcted
Total
2025
Total
2024
Wendy Potter donation
Bowls club donation
D. Gleadow donation
10
io
81
81
30
30
121
121
4 Income from charltable artlvities
Unrestrlcted
Total
Total
2025
2024
Fete donation
440
Bingo donation
Tree event
200
200
250
130
200
820
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
5 Other Income
Unrestricted
Total
2025
Total
2024
Hire of hall
42,420
192
42,420
192
40,101
172
Bank interest
42,612
42,612
40,273
6 Expendlture on charltable activltles
Unrestrlcted
Total
Total
2025
2024
Expenditure on choritable
ortivities
Fete donation
23
23
Governonce costs
23
23
7 Other expendfture
Unrestrlrted
Total
Total
2025
2024
Amortisation, depreciation,
impairment, profit/loss on
disposal of fixed assets
General admlni5trative costs
2,784
2.784
28,640
31,424
28,640
31,424
40,591
40,591
8 Net Income before transfers
2025
2024
This is stated after charging".
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
9 Staff costs
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,(XK).
2,784
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
10 Tangible fixed assets
Cost or revaluatlon
At l April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
Depreciatlon and
Impairment
Depreciation charge for the
year
At 31 March 2025
764,862
764,862
13,919
778,781
13,919
13,919
764,862
2,784
2,784
2,784
2,784
Net book values
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
764,862
764,862
11.135
775,997
764,862
11 Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
3,051
3,051
5,927
5,927
12 Credltors:
amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred Income
1.904
1,891
1,891
13 Provlslons
Onerous
Total
contracts
At l Aprll 2024
At 31 March 2025
16,500
16,500
16,500
16,500
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
14 Movement In funds
Incoming
resources
At31
(Indudlng
At l Aprll
other
2024 galns/los5e5)
Resources
Gross
transfers
expended
March
2025
Restricted funds:
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
94,779
42,933
132,483)
105,229
Revaluatlon Reserves:
Revaluation fund
753,300
753,300
Totol revaluatlon reserves
753,300
753,300
Total funds
848,079
42,933
(32,483)
858,529
Purposes and restrictions In relation to the funds:
Revaluation reserves
Represent the amount by which investments exceed their historical cost.
15 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
Total
Flxed assets
Net current assets
Creditors due in more than one year and
provisions
775,997
99,032
775,997
99,032
(16,500)
(16,500)
858,529
858,529
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
General
Funds Totsl funds Total funds
2025
2025
2024
Income from..
Donations and legacies
Wendy Potter donation
Bowls club donation
D. Gleadow donation
10
81
io
81
30
30
121
121
Charitable activities
Fete donation
Blngo donation
Tree event
440
200
200
250
130
200
200
820
Other
Hire of hall
Bank interest
42,420
192
42,420
192
40,101
172
42,612
42,612
40,273
Total Income
42,933
42,933
41,093
Expendlture on:
Charitable actlvities
Fete donation
23
23
23
23
Total of expendlture on charltable
actlvltles
23
23
General administrative costs.
including depreciation and
amortisation
Depreciation of
Bad debts
Rates and water rates
Heat, light and telephone
Insurance
Caretaker and cleaner
Repairs and maintenance
2,784
2,784
2,962
2,962
10,002
1,809
8,375
10,556
2,066
2,066
9,048
1,830
8,050
5.154
1,830
8,050
5,154
Provision for boiler replacement
Supplies
Sundry
RCC affiliation fees and PRS
licences
Printing, statutory secretary's
expenses etc
1,500
1,610
56
1.610
56
1,446
275
535
535
581
291
291
123
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