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
Refu￿lShmfflt 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 2￿21
ROSSONS Accoui4fAfrirs
19 mol￿fptuEA 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
Refu￿lShmfflt 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 2￿21
ROSSONS Accoui4fAfrirs
19 mol￿fptuEA AVENUE
BEXLEY, KEKf DA5 3AP
11 1£12oZI