## TYLER HILL MEMORIAL HALL ## TRUSTEES REPORT ## For the year ending 31st December 2024 The Trustees present their report and financial statement for the year ending 31st December 2025. ## TRUSTEES Peter Smisson Jonathan Cane Vikki Tovey Nikki Rayner Chris Holness Maxine Stratton Diana Seekings Jenny Taylor Elaine Cumming Council Alex Graham Jordan Coleman CHARITY’S PRINCIPAL ADDRESS: Chairman Vice Chairman and acting Treasurer Secretary Bookings Secretary Tyler Hill Memorial Hall Summer Lane Tyler Hill Kent CT2 9NJ Elected by Ballot Elected by Ballot Elected by Ballot Elected by Ballot Elected by Ballot Elected by Ballot T,H Bowls Club T.H Lunch Club T.H Parish T.H Football Club T.H Cricket Club CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER: INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: 302872 N Oakes Finance Manager St. Stephens Junior School Hales Drive Canterbury Kent CT2 7AD TYPE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENT: Trust Deed HOW THE CHARITY IS CONSTITUTED: Trust ## TRUSTEE SELECTION METHODS There are up to 7 elected trustees who are elected each year by residents of Tyler Hill with the balance of the trustees being appointed by village organisations. Up to 2 trustees can be co-opted each year -1- ## TYLER HILL MEMORIAL HALL TRUSTEES REPORT ## For year ending 31st December 2024 (cont) ## RISK ASSESSMENT The trustees regularly assess any major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finance to the trust, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the exposure to the major risks. ## SUMMARY OF MAIN ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THE OBJECTS To provide suitable facilities for meetings, lectures, classes and any forms of recreation and leisure activities to enhance the lives and conditions of the inhabitants of the area of benefit. ## SUMMARY OF THE MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CHARITY IN THE YEAR Continued regular bookings with a diverse number of clubs and organisations, ensuring the Hall is in regular use by local inhabitants. Weekends see many parties for children, adults and families and use of the field for football and cricket. The field and its perimeter is kept in good condition under the committee's control. The upstairs meeting room is becoming more popular and the committee is looking to further improve this area to make it more user friendly. ## BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE CHARITY’S POLICY ON RESERVES The charity maintains a general fund and a reserve fund, the latter being funded primarily by volunteer fundraising events. The charity’s policy is to hold at least 6 months running expenses as a reserve in the general fund. The committee is aware of continuing to review income from hires and fund raising events to ensure Hall running is sustainable. The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature…P Smisson…………………………………………. Peter Smisson - Chairman Date: …16th…. October 2025 - 2 - ## **Balance Sheet** ## Tyler Hill Memorial Hall As at 31 December 2024 ||**£**|**£**| |---|---|---| |**Capital Assets**||| |Net Book Value|0|| |**Current Assets**|**121,880**|| |Bank Account: Business Current Account|30,341|| |Bank Account: Business Reserve Account|91,539|| |**_less_Current Liabilities**||**750**| |Other Debtors||20| |Bank Account: Virgin Money Savings Account||51| |Trade Creditors||679| |||| |**Net Current Assets**|**£121,130**|| |**Total Assets**|**£121,130**|| |**Owner's Equity**||| |Retained Profit||121,130| |||| |**Total Owner's Equity**||**£121,130**| 1/1 ENDEPENDENT EXAMINER, S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31° December 2024 PE Tl TIE FTR TEES 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 Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charities Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXA ATEMENT My examination was caffied out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chaiity 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and fairf. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection wlth my examination, no matter has come to my attention". which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirernents.. to keep accounting records tn accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and Comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act and 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. Signed eeiiLVL Date £J4akk2025 N Oakes ApfLL Finance Manager St. Stephens Junior School Hales Drive, Canted)ury Kent CT2 7AD