## **IRON ACTON PARISH HALL**
## **Chairman’s report for the year ended 30[th] September 2022**
This year has been another affected by the aftermath of Covid. Everything is just getting back to normal but this year’s normal is different to that prior to Covid. Everyone is more aware of social distancing and many are not willing to go out into a crowded venue. The major influence now on the running of the Hall, is the increasing costs due to the increases in fuel and energy charges. We have already seen large increases in oil and electricity costs and more are forecast.
In light of the above increases, the Committee have felt it necessary to review and increase our hire charges and these new fees will be implemented from 1[st] November 2022. All organisations are finding their finances are affected by the various cost rises and we have tried to keep our increase to regular hirers and village residents as low as possible but, once the full impact of the increase in prices is known, we may need to review our charges again.
We continue to maintain the Hall to the highest possible standards and some internal and external decorating has been completed to keep the Hall looking bright, airy and inviting. We are still planning to make improvements to our toilet facilities and quotes are being sought to carry out the work.
May Day was very successful this year with much increased attendance. Members of the Hall committee, helped by many other volunteers, ran a very successful plant stall and as the Hall is represented on the May Day organising committee we benefitted from the profit made on the day.
The annual Horticultural Show, held at the beginning of September, was well supported by exhibitors, successful financially and enjoyed by all who attended.
Throughout the year Colin Smith, our Hall Manager, has continued his routine inspection visits and ensured that the necessary maintenance has been completed, ensuring that the Hall remains an excellent, safe venue for all users. Meryl Cook, our bookings Secretary, has worked tirelessly to ensure all users were kept informed of changes and felt welcome and safe. I am very grateful to both Meryl and Colin for all they do to keep the Hall running.
We have recruited new residents to join us on the committee, this has been very beneficial. I would like to thank all our committee members for their help and support throughout this difficult year. In particular, I would like to thank the officers – Meryl, Colin as above, Tracey for managing our finances, Jenny for her excellent minutes and Chris for his help and advice.
Tracey will be stepping down as Treasurer and I would particularly like to thank her for all her perseverance in coming to terms with our accounts and ensuring that all has run smoothly and financially effectively throughout a really difficult period.
I look forward to continuing to work together with our new committee to improve the service we provide for our community and hopefully to encourage others to participate.
Sue Gadsby Chairman 12[th] October 2022
## **IRON ACTON PARISH HALL**
## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT - YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2022**
|**2021**
**£**
**£**
23,030
**BALANCE, surplus brought forward, as at 30th June 2021**
**HIRINGS:**
4,361
School of Dancing
4,604
2,465
Music with Mummy
3,289
381
Actonians
3,587
Ballroom Cathie
-
624
Warhammer Club
1,040
Ballroom Dancing Lockley
-
312
Line Dancing
988
154
Choir W Howse
575
264
Others
6,176
8,561
20,259
**LESS:**
**Hall Running Costs**
2,189
Light & heat
3,962
516
Rates and Water
425
793
Telephone
586
856
Cleaning
3,197
1,484
Insurances
1,604
5,152
General Repairs and Maintenance
7,055
608
Sundries including Licences
180
11,598
17,009
(3,037)
**NET (DEFECIT) / SURPLUS ON RUNNING HALL before:**
**OTHER INCOME :**
May Day income
546
13
E-on
13
10,000
Grant
4,763
10,013
£ 30,006
**BALANCE, surplus carried forward, as at 30th June 2022**|**2021**
**£**
**£**
23,030
**BALANCE, surplus brought forward, as at 30th June 2021**
**HIRINGS:**
4,361
School of Dancing
4,604
2,465
Music with Mummy
3,289
381
Actonians
3,587
Ballroom Cathie
-
624
Warhammer Club
1,040
Ballroom Dancing Lockley
-
312
Line Dancing
988
154
Choir W Howse
575
264
Others
6,176
8,561
20,259
**LESS:**
**Hall Running Costs**
2,189
Light & heat
3,962
516
Rates and Water
425
793
Telephone
586
856
Cleaning
3,197
1,484
Insurances
1,604
5,152
General Repairs and Maintenance
7,055
608
Sundries including Licences
180
11,598
17,009
(3,037)
**NET (DEFECIT) / SURPLUS ON RUNNING HALL before:**
**OTHER INCOME :**
May Day income
546
13
E-on
13
10,000
Grant
4,763
10,013
£ 30,006
**BALANCE, surplus carried forward, as at 30th June 2022**|**2022**
**£**
30,006
3,250
5,322|
|---|---|---|
||20,259
3,962
425
586
3,197
1,604
7,055
180||
||17,009
546
13
4,763||
||||
|||£ 38,578|
## **IRON ACTON PARISH HALL**
## **INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT - YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE 2022**
|**2021**
**£**
28,892
Bank Balance
- 241
Petty Cash
1,355
Debtors:
Hirings
30,006
£ 30,006
**Total, surplus carried forward, as at 30th June 2022**
**Notes to Accounts:**|**2022**
**£**
36,280
437
1,861
-|
|---|---|
||38,578
-
-|
||£38,578|
|||
The Freehold Title in respect of the Land and Buildings used by the Charity, Iron Acton Parish Hall, is vested in the Official Custodian for Charities. **Signed:** ……………………………….(Chairman)……………. ……………………………….(Treasurer)……………
## **Iron Acton Parish Hall**
## **Year ended 30[th] June 2022**
## **Examiners Report**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that proper accounting records were not kept and standards were not met.
## **Celeste Roylance**
## **ACA**