## **Chairman’s Report for the year end December 2023** 2023 has seen a consolidation of hiring business since the increase of 2022. A good range of local businesses are regular users of the various halls, as well as local groups who continue to make good use of the facilities. The larger Halls are popular venues for quizzes and family parties. No significant refurbishments were undertaken during the year, but the age of the property means that the committee needs to keep on top of ongoing repairs. Consideration is still being given to significant expenditure that could be incurred to repair and extend the car park area. As I mentioned in my last report, it is likely that planning permission would be required for any extension, and we would be looking to ensure that any work is undertaken with the minimal environmental impact. If these works are to go ahead, they will significantly reduce the financial reserves of the Management Committee. As a committee, we are extremely fortunate to have the ongoing services of Dave Huck as caretaker, ably supported by his wife Sue, in ensuring the high standards of cleanliness of the buildings. This in turn contributes to the continuing success of the Hall as a venue for all of the users. I must add that I am pleased that it seems that Dave is in better health this year, and we wish him well for the future. I am grateful for the continued support of the committee members, and as we go forward for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, hoping that we will all continue to work to ensure the smooth operation of the Hall for the future. I am sure that if anyone is available to join the committee, we would be glad for them to join us. Now finally, I would like to say a big thankyou to Steve in the roles of Secretary and Treasurer. I know that this is a paid role, but I feel Steve goes above and beyond, certainly supporting myself and in keeping the administration of the Hall going forward into the future. Thank you – that is all from me. A Sparling Chairman Ogilvie Hall Management Committee 17.7.2024 #qG ri 884 -8%8£88= El33&31- r¥ 1&8&881888%- rl CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Exawniner's Report Report to the trusteesl OGILVIE HALL {LAV4FORD) On accourt• for th• year 318T DECEMBER 2023 Charlty no (rf any) 301353 8ot out on pages 14 qu•UtsJ rw*Ardln•r•d Ix*]t cw*i I IrTrx•KyW•. l• ry r•1F*y￿ty b: lurthf 145(5Xbl c4th• ChwthB 4Tr1 B••b• oflnd•p•nd•rt •x•iknkn r•x•rdm*ith gewal tXrBdknrrd by th• C￿rity h*8thJn ofany ur¥JBual forn1 tho •ctthJnt•. •nd •xyanolor tha e¥bknth•t*rMAJ be li an •AL no i89￿an to *thott%ryrtha prB8•it a •t*l f•W •￿1 lh• rwtll lknfaj to thc*• th• nr•)rd•vArn r￿1 kw kn K£gxd•nr* withn 130 ofth• Ch•rfl•• arKI ts)n*nt oftKcrlth 11.1￿13 79 2LithU hrr*.P*45 I•X19 27.10.23 1125 1&11.2a Artskn-y *iJ C17J5 17JZ25 2/2 Dr