## Chairs report – Steph Jupe As always, the bookings have been steady with peaks and troughs in all the usual places. There have been new regulars and we have bid farewell to old ones but the Hall remains popular with everyone from baby sensory groups and birthday parties to ball room and folk dancers. The preschool and the coffee morning remain as stalwarts to be enjoyed week in, week out and we hope will continue to supply the village with what I consider to be essential services. There have been highlights throughout the year and of course low points and I would like to mention the passing of David Greenman. Much loved and appreciated, we hope you rests in peace. Thank you needs to go to Anne Clifford, my predecessor. After tirelessly working for the village hall for years, she deserves a rest. I hope I will continue the good work that she and all my predecessors carried out. More thank you to the rest of the committee for their immense efforts as well this year. It may feel like it isn’t appreciated sometimes but I promise it does not go unnoticed. I speak as a relative newcomer so trust me when I say that at the village fair every year, there is that sense of familiarity and home that I have not personally experienced elsewhere. I know from talking to people that this is felt throughout all the events that are put on here. The Village Hall committee are what makes this and that is you all so thank you. Also, thank you all for your warm welcome. I personally would not want to join you all if I did not believe you cared about what you do I mentioned above that it really is obvious how hard you all work. I care a lot and wanted to help, your help to me so far is invaluable. Here are some of the highlights of the year: ## **December 24** A squash and a squeeze at the Christmas fair. ## **February 25** Cabaret Evening ## **March 25** Easter Spring Fair ## **April 25** Roof works completed! The beautiful hanging baskets are now completed and a huge thank you to Jo Padgham for this. Management Committee threat of folding as no new Chair has come forward! Phil at the Parish Council to be approached with options on how it can continue. ## **May 25** Parish Council discussed threat of Management Committee possibly folding at their meeting. Local Cllr Steph Jupe said she would like to help. ## **June 25** Emergency Hub Procedure discussions. Oven Keys drama resolved by Barry. New keys cut. Thank you Barry. SUMMER FAIR – The Blean Kids won the tug o’ war. Local adults complained that it was a complete fix and that next year will be their year. ## **July 25** Steph’s first meeting as new Chair! Godfrey as Vice Chair. Steph felt welcomed by all. The Museum made a donation of £541.50 and this was presented by Godfrey King. This brought the total donated by the museum this year to £1630. Thank you’s all round to Barry and Godfrey. The Museum is a valuable resource that is much loved by all. ## **August 25** Gardeners Show ## **September 25** Boiler installed! Denise shall not freeze this winter in the Clerks office! Godfrey was presented with a bench in his and Dorothys honour. The Parish Council and BVHMC felt that this was an excellent way to show the villages appreciation for the commitment he has given to the village over the last 700 years. (Exact timeline to be queried) Kevin at the village Fair My team not winning the tug of War Private Hire Kids Party Cub Scouts making their Kindness ## Parcels Joyous Pre-School **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Inspecting Trophy from scam tug of war Godfrey with the Sheriff and her coffee BVHMC AGM 27th October 2025 ## ’ – - Treasurer s Annual report Financial year 01/10/24 30/09/25 Despite our lower income and higher out-goings when compared to last year, the hall is financially secure. Gas and electricity prices having remained relatively stable over the past year. The use of the Hive Heating Regulation System and low use over the summer have been of benefit. However, costs of water supply and sewage charges have risen steeply. Our usage earlier in the year was not helped by old/worn out toilet cisterns, that were constantly trickling water and ultimately cost us over £1000 in wasted water, before they were all replaced. Because action was taken in January 2023, to mitigate our increased outgoings, I do not foresee any imminent or medium-term issues with our finances, operating at our current and projected levels of demand for use of the hall. Our regular and private hirers income continues to cover our outgoings, with spare funds for any emergency repairs. With the enormous effort of our fund-raising team and donations from the museum, our Phase 2 extension funds have been boosted to £90,000. 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 providing a thriving social hub for the community. |General Account
Savings Account
Pety Cash
**TOTAL FUNDS HELD**|£
2347.72
105,605.28
47.77| |---|---| ||**108,000.77**| |Funds for specifc projects|| |---|---| |Phase 2 designaton|90,000.00| |Hall Insurance|1700.00| |Other Licences/annual contracts|1500.00| |Contngency fund|3000.00| |3 months running costs|7000.00| |Museum funds|700.00| |Other monies held for future payment|| |Deposits held|320.00| |**TOTAL ALLOCATED FUNDS**
|**104,220.00**| ## Jackie Coleman Treasurer BVHMC – 27/10/2025 ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30/09/2025** |**TOTAL FUNDS IN/OUT**
**INCOME**
Hall lettings
Grants/Gift-Aid
Donations
Fund-raising
Bank Interest
Misc/utilities/contra
Museum Funds
Deposits in
**TOTAL**
**RESOURCES USED**
Wages/maint/repairs/
licences/grant work
Utility costs
Building/equipment
Fund-raising
Donations
Misc
Museum Funds
Contra
Deposit returns
Bank Charges
**TOTAL**
Net in/out resources
Balances b/fwd 01/10/24
**Balances c/fwd 30/09/25**
**BALANCE SHEET 30/09/25**
Current assets:
HSBC No 2 Account (general
A/C)
HSBC Deposit Account
Petty Cash
**Total net assets**|**General AC / Deposit AC /**
**Petty Cash**
**202**
**4-25**
**2023**
**-24**
**£**
**£**
32409
34175
1787
------
3185
4859
4836
6783
1780
1616
499
6317
488
940
3120
3500
**48104**
**58190**
22963
20756
6914
6966
4410
3031
86
979
190
200
816
305
1383
1230
-
1445
- 1182
3270
3340
76
92
**38663**
**35717**
9441
22473
98560
76087
**108001**
**98560**
2348
2389
105605
96105
48
66
**108001**
**98560**|**General AC / Deposit AC /**
**Petty Cash**
**202**
**4-25**
**2023**
**-24**
**£**
**£**
32409
34175
1787
------
3185
4859
4836
6783
1780
1616
499
6317
488
940
3120
3500
**48104**
**58190**
22963
20756
6914
6966
4410
3031
86
979
190
200
816
305
1383
1230
-
1445
- 1182
3270
3340
76
92
**38663**
**35717**
9441
22473
98560
76087
**108001**
**98560**
2348
2389
105605
96105
48
66
**108001**
**98560**|**General AC / Deposit AC /**
**Petty Cash**
**202**
**4-25**
**2023**
**-24**
**£**
**£**
32409
34175
1787
------
3185
4859
4836
6783
1780
1616
499
6317
488
940
3120
3500
**48104**
**58190**
22963
20756
6914
6966
4410
3031
86
979
190
200
816
305
1383
1230
-
1445
- 1182
3270
3340
76
92
**38663**
**35717**
9441
22473
98560
76087
**108001**
**98560**
2348
2389
105605
96105
48
66
**108001**
**98560**| |---|---|---|---| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||| ||||**98560**| ||||2389
96105
66| ||||**98560**| Signed on behalf of Blean Village Hall Management Committee – 10/10/25