Chairman’s Report – 22nd September 2021
I think it would be fair to report that the past 12 months have been some of the most challenging times in the Hall’s history. In previous times we have become used to expecting a very high level of bookings, but with the team of volunteers and employees that we have come to rely on, the Halls have normally run extremely smoothly.
This situation obviously changed in March 2020 when we went into a lockdown that none of us could have envisaged. It is very true to say that at times like this the strength of the organisation is tested. We have been extremely fortunate to have the experience of Ron & Derek, together with the diligence and hard work of both David & Sharon to call upon during this period. It should also be remembered that the Hall simply would not have been able to function had we not had Robin constantly cancelling and rescheduling our bookings.
It should also be remembered that we were fortunate that we entered this period in a strong financial position, this was due to the trustees ensuring that we have for many years tried to maintain a healthy cash balance to cover unexpected expenditure. In addition to this we also benefited from Government support and Derek’s ability to both locate and then successfully apply for a number of grants.
I am sure that Derek will go through the finances in some detail during his report but I would like to propose a vote of thanks to him for his work, not only on the financial issues, but also for ensuring that we kept within all of the numerous Covid rules and therefore allowing us to open as soon as was safely possible.
As many of you will be aware we have used the time when the Hall has been closed to continue making improvements to the complex and David & Sharon have been able to carry out a major spring clean which would not have been possible had we had our normal level of bookings.
Further improvements such as replacing the chairs are also planned but this again will depend on our financial position as we come out of lockdown.
Ron is planning to leave the village after many years, however, I am pleased and relieved that he has agreed to remain as Hall Secretary.
Finally as ever I would like to thank the trustees and sincerely hope that we can look forward to a more normal coming 12 months.
ORD L GE L HALL Financial Statonents 19 Montpe]ieT Avfflue DA5 3AP
Income atMI Ex For the Year EThled 31" Janu. 2021 Year YLW EDdcd 31. Jan 2020 Year Enduj 2019 2021 Jncome 14.693 1999 158 50J67 1242 575 48.177 873 Sundry income Inter&* Receivable Inc¢ from Saturday Staff Donations e1V Covid Grant 5J23 17,335 50.605 72.602 Tothl Income 40.508 102,789 122,138 Salaries Ligbting & Heatin8 Telepbooe (after recoveries) Rates & Water 21.529 3J94 20,875 3.752 19,688 3,107 93 98 265 1.530 4.185 67 997 195 I,LX)5 1,488 5,857 1,531 10,982 23 1,124 Maintenanc¢ aeaning Matuiais Sundry expeos¢s RefulShmfflt Costs rr Costs 705 12.783 1.765 314 138.989 1.599 26.234 1.705 Total Expenditurc 54.573 172.671 59.375 Swplusl(tkficit) (14,(kfiS) (69,882) 62.763
Fortkn Year Fjthl 31 J 5.812 4J06 13202 Billiding Sooety i&(KM) 16 11127 211 95.551 90 Totsi AsseAs 51722 44,445 113,149 1231 2,711 Bounce Back Iwi N¢t Position 26.491 40556 110.438 BalarAC¢ Bffi from 2018 40556 (14.065) 110.438 (69Af2) 47.675 61763 26.491 40556 110,438 fina&Yal &itiOn forthe puiod 31 January 221 ROSSONS Accoui4fAfrirs 19 molfptuEA AVENUE BEXLEY, KEKf DA5 3AP 11 1£12oZI
ORD L GE L HALL Financial Statonents 19 Montpe]ieT Avfflue DA5 3AP
Income atMI Ex For the Year EThled 31" Janu. 2021 Year YLW EDdcd 31. Jan 2020 Year Enduj 2019 2021 Jncome 14.693 1999 158 50J67 1242 575 48.177 873 Sundry income Inter&* Receivable Inc¢ from Saturday Staff Donations e1V Covid Grant 5J23 17,335 50.605 72.602 Tothl Income 40.508 102,789 122,138 Salaries Ligbting & Heatin8 Telepbooe (after recoveries) Rates & Water 21.529 3J94 20,875 3.752 19,688 3,107 93 98 265 1.530 4.185 67 997 195 I,LX)5 1,488 5,857 1,531 10,982 23 1,124 Maintenanc¢ aeaning Matuiais Sundry expeos¢s RefulShmfflt Costs rr Costs 705 12.783 1.765 314 138.989 1.599 26.234 1.705 Total Expenditurc 54.573 172.671 59.375 Swplusl(tkficit) (14,(kfiS) (69,882) 62.763
Fortkn Year Fjthl 31 J 5.812 4J06 13202 Billiding Sooety i&(KM) 16 11127 211 95.551 90 Totsi AsseAs 51722 44,445 113,149 1231 2,711 Bounce Back Iwi N¢t Position 26.491 40556 110.438 BalarAC¢ Bffi from 2018 40556 (14.065) 110.438 (69Af2) 47.675 61763 26.491 40556 110,438 fina&Yal &itiOn forthe puiod 31 January 221 ROSSONS Accoui4fAfrirs 19 molfptuEA AVENUE BEXLEY, KEKf DA5 3AP 11 1£12oZI