BLEAN VILLAGE HALL
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(REGISTERED CHARITY No: 302829)
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3010912024
TOTAL FUNDS INIOUT
General AC l Deposlt AC / Petty Cash
2023-24
2022-23
INCOME
Hall lettings
Grants/Gift-Aid
Donations
Fund-raising
Bank Interest
Misc/utilitieslcontra
Museum Funds
Deposits in
34175
33122
325
3600
6101
737
1580
305
3280
4859
6783
1616
6317
940
3500
TOTAL
58190
49050
RESOURCES USED
Wages/maint/repairs/
licences/grant work
Utility costs
Building/equipment
Fund-raising
Donations
Misc
Museum Funds
Contra
Deposit returns
Bank Charges
20756
6966
3031
979
200
305
1230
1182
3340
92
19042
13254
3737
1432
220
510
4130
92
TOTAL
35717
42417
Net inlout resources
Balances b/fwd 01110123
22473
76087
6633
69454
Balances c/fvid 30109124
98560
76087
BALANCE SHEET 30109124
Current assets:
HSBC No 2 Account (general A/CI
HSBC Deposit Account
Petty Cash
2389
96105
66
3550
72489
48
Total net asset5
98560
76087
Signed on behalf of Blean Village Hall Management Committee- 28110124

ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Independent Examiner's Report
I report on the accounts of the Blean Village Hall Management Committee for the year
ended 30th September 2024 as shown overleaf.
Respectlve Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedure laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act., and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. 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 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and
seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit, and consequently I do not express an opinion 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 Examiner's Ststement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention".
{1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act;
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
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
5th November 2024
Peter Scales CPFA
7 Eagle Place Herne Bay Kent CT6 5SY

BVHMC AGM 28th October 2024
Treasurerfs Annual re
ort- Financial
ear 01
10
23-30
09
24
2024 was easier f inancially than the previous 3 years. Thankfully, energy costs for gas and electricity reduced
from £13,254 in 22-23, to £6,966 in 23-24. This was partly due to the installation of the Hive Heating
Regulation System, lower global prices and low use over the summer. However, energy costs are due to rise
imminently, so our monthly payments will go up at our next review in a couple of months. The refunded
money from EDF, at the end of 2023, will cover any expected increases for the next 6 months land possibly
beyond).
Because we took action to mitigate our increased outgoings, I do not foresee any imminent or medium-term
issues with our finances, operating at our current and projerted levels of demand for use of the hall. Our
day to day income currently covers our outgoings, with spare funds for any emergency repairs. With the
enormous effort of our fund-raising team and donations from the museum, we have boosted our Phase 2
funds to almost £80,000.
I believe we remain competitive with our hire charges and facilities available. In these uncertain times, it is
imperative we remain accessible and affordable to hall users. To be otherwise, will be counter-productive to
remaining a thriving social hub for the community.
General Account
2389.00
Savings Account
96104.96
Petty Cash
66.52
TOTAL FUNDS HELD
98560.48
Funds for s
ecific
ro
ects
Phase 2 designation
79100.00
Hall Insurance
1600.00
Other Licences/annual contracts
1300.00
Contingency fund
3000.00
3 months running costs
6000.00
Museum funds
1595.00
Bills known but not et due
British Gas Iprov underpayment 2014-151
600.00
Deposits held
470.00
TOTAL ALLOCATED FUNDS
94200.00
Treasurer BVHMC- 2111012024

Chainllan Repori
Blean Village Hall continues to be a popular meeting place for mernbers of the local community,
dravqng in an ever widening and diverse range of groups for a wide variety of activities. It is ably
supported by a strong reliable and hardworking committee thus enabling smooth management of
our ageing hall.
Ay thanks are also extended to our enthusiastic volunteer group who give so generously of their
time organising and running the many interesting and exciting fund raising events keeping the
community spirit in Blean very much alive. Our Sumer fete was as always a hugely successful
cornrnunity evenl, every year bring new and interesting displays and events for everyone to enjoy.
We hope the success will be repeated again next year. The forthcorni-g Christmas fair is another
exciting date in our social calendar, appreciated by many iL...dl villagers fealuring what is in my
OFinion 18 ihe best Christmas grotto for miles around. The summer clean up day was especially
usefui in identifying outstanding works and enabled larger projects to be carried out. My thanks go
to all the participants who worked so hard on the day keeping it the most pleasant well kept hall in
the area.
My specific thanks go to Jackie our treasurer who has indeed in my opinion the most unenviable
task of all - managing the finances and budget - always pays our bills on time and ensures we are
able to continue to offer excellent rates to all our hirers.
Huge thanks also to Charlotte our excellent lettings officer whom I know works over and above
her allocated hours dealing M'"ith constanl enquiries, ju?oles lettiD(y ¢-
vaces and dealing with
sometimes difficult situations between hirers with politenebs; tact and diplomacy.
o￿llng to increasing family pressures which I do not envisage d¢¢reasing any time soon and
retir-ment next year l arn no longer able to give the much needed attention and time to hall
ma¥ters. and therefore feel arn not the best person for the posilion. l am happy to continue in the
role until the end of March next year, but then need to step doii'n as Chaimian - I will continue to
be ap. active participant of events in th¢ village and hall matters. I have enjoyed my time as Chair
persop. and wish the hall and management well in the future.
Anne Clifford.
Vat registration No. 472 7092 35
Registered in England Company No 4703803