Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] November 2023 To 31[st] October 2024
Charity name: Aston le Walls Village Hall
Charity registration number: 304157
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To provide and maintain a community facility and organise social events primarily for the benefit of the residents of the villages of Aston le Walls and Appletree, as set out in the Trust Deed dated 9th September 1969. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
- Hire of the Hall by Parish Council - Use by West Northants Council for Election Voting - Hire for Pilates, Tots and Toddlers, Receptions, Funerals, Family Parties - Quizzes, Produce Show, Christmas Fayre, St George’s Day Lunch, Harvest Supper, Scarecrow Weekend - In the 2023/24 year, activities have also included fund-raising for the rebuilding of the Village Hall scheduled for completion in January 2026. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due regard to guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The Village Hall is staffed entirely by volunteers from the Village. No fees are paid, other than for cleaning. In the 2023/24 year, many volunteers also helped to raise funds for the rebuilding of the Village Hall scheduled for completion in January 2026. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | - Helps support adults to live independent and self-sufficient lives - Supports children and young people in developing skills for successful lives in the community - Provides community support to residents who may be vulnerable or lack a support network - Develops inclusivity and community cohesion, reduces loneliness and isolation - In the 2023/24 year, achievements have also included fund-raising for the rebuilding of the Village Hall, as reflected in the Annual Accounts. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | In the 2023/24 year, achievements have included fund-raising for the rebuilding of the Village Hall, as reflected in the Annual Accounts. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity held an excess of Receipts over Payments of £1,917.80 in its general funds account at the year-end on 31st October 2024, which covers all day-to-day expenditures throughout the year. The Charity established a separate ‘Restricted Funds’ category to cover the Rebuilding of the Village Hall scheduled for completion in January 2026. The Restricted Funds held an excess of Receipts over Payments of £28,321.22 at the year-end on 31stOctober 2024. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Sufficient reserve funds are held in a dedicated Savings Account, to cover anticipated Receipts over Payments for one year. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £5,235.03 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed dated 9thSeptember 1969 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Volunteers selected on service. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Aston le Walls Village Hall |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 304157 |
| Charity’s principal address | New House, Main Street, Aston le Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6UF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Christopher Wilson | Chair | |||
| Debra Holden | Treasurer | |||
| Elizabeth Barnes- Moss |
13 February 2024 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Christopher John Wilson ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) ~~ee~~ Date 8[th] August 2025 ~~PF~~
ASTON LE WALLS VILLAGE HALL
Treasurer: Debra Kirton, New House, Main Street, Aston Le Walls, Daventry, Northants NN11 6UF Telephone: 01295 660879
Email: finance.alwvhc@gmail.com
ACCOUNTS 2023 / 2024
The attached accounts present fairly the financial position of Aston le Walls Village Hall for the period commencing 1%* November 2023 and ending 31% October 2024 and also presents its RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS SUMMARY for that period as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations.
(Treasurer)
Signed l SUA )— (2 frzp re2yer ene rsnss Date er ene (Chairman of Village Hall Committee)
Aston le Walls & Appletree Village Hall Financial Statement for year ended 3ist October 2024 Summary of Receipts and Payments
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| General Funds | ||||
| Total receipts | £5,304.12 | £5,769.83 | £7,415.07 | |
| Total payments | £3,386.32 | £6,569.40 | <£7,064.22 | |
| Excess ofreceipts over payments | £1,917.80 | J 5 |
£350.85 | |
| Restricted Funds | ||||
| Total receipts | £34,883.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Total payments | £6,561.96 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Excess of receipts over payments | £28 321.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Cash & Bank Balances 01/11/2023 | £26,781.84 | £27,315.41 | £26,964.20 | |
| Cash & Bank Balances 31/10/2024 | £57,097.86 | £26,781.84 | £27,315.41 | |
| £30,316.02 | i | £351.21 | ||
| Statement ofAssets & Liabilities | at 31st October 2024 | |||
| Assets | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| General Funds | ||||
| Savings Account | £5,235.03 | £5,230.16 | £5,229.64 | |
| Transfer from Current A/C | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.06 | |
| Interest | £40.50 | £4.87 | £0.52 | |
| £5,275.53 | £5,235.03 | £5,230.16 | ||
| Current Account | 65392384 | £51,775.44 | £21,490.26 | £21,913.08 |
| Cha's received not banked | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Total in Bank Accounts | £57,050.97 | £26,725.29 | £27,143.24 | |
| Cash in hand | £5.44 | £51.60 | £171.81 | |
| Cash 100 club |
£41.45 | £4.95 | £0.00 | |
| Chg's issued not | presented | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| £57,097.86 | £26,781.84 | £27,315.05 |
I hereby certify that the Income & Expenditure account for the year ending 31 October 2024 is in accordance with the books, records and information supplied to me. Caroline Crewe 23 Westhorpe Lane Byfield NN11 6XB
06-Dec-24
ASTON LE WALLS VILLAGE HALL
Treasurer: Debra Kirton, New House, Main Street, Aston Le Walls, Daventry, Northants NN11 6UF Telephone: 01295 660879
Email: finance.alwvhc@gmail.com
ACCOUNTS 2023 / 2024
The attached accounts present fairly the financial position of Aston le Walls Village Hall for the period commencing 1%* November 2023 and ending 31% October 2024 and also presents its RECEIPTS and PAYMENTS SUMMARY for that period as required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations.
(Treasurer)
Signed l SUA )— (2 frzp re2yer ene rsnss Date er ene (Chairman of Village Hall Committee)
Aston le Walls & Appletree Village Hall Financial Statement for year ended 3ist October 2024 Summary of Receipts and Payments
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| General Funds | ||||
| Total receipts | £5,304.12 | £5,769.83 | £7,415.07 | |
| Total payments | £3,386.32 | £6,569.40 | <£7,064.22 | |
| Excess ofreceipts over payments | £1,917.80 | J 5 |
£350.85 | |
| Restricted Funds | ||||
| Total receipts | £34,883.18 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Total payments | £6,561.96 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Excess of receipts over payments | £28 321.22 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Cash & Bank Balances 01/11/2023 | £26,781.84 | £27,315.41 | £26,964.20 | |
| Cash & Bank Balances 31/10/2024 | £57,097.86 | £26,781.84 | £27,315.41 | |
| £30,316.02 | i | £351.21 | ||
| Statement ofAssets & Liabilities | at 31st October 2024 | |||
| Assets | ||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| General Funds | ||||
| Savings Account | £5,235.03 | £5,230.16 | £5,229.64 | |
| Transfer from Current A/C | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.06 | |
| Interest | £40.50 | £4.87 | £0.52 | |
| £5,275.53 | £5,235.03 | £5,230.16 | ||
| Current Account | 65392384 | £51,775.44 | £21,490.26 | £21,913.08 |
| Cha's received not banked | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Total in Bank Accounts | £57,050.97 | £26,725.29 | £27,143.24 | |
| Cash in hand | £5.44 | £51.60 | £171.81 | |
| Cash 100 club |
£41.45 | £4.95 | £0.00 | |
| Chg's issued not | presented | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| £57,097.86 | £26,781.84 | £27,315.05 |
I hereby certify that the Income & Expenditure account for the year ending 31 October 2024 is in accordance with the books, records and information supplied to me. Caroline Crewe 23 Westhorpe Lane Byfield NN11 6XB
06-Dec-24