BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
REPORT AIYD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH 2025
CHARITY NO. 305165
MANNINGTONS
Chartered Accountants
39 High Street
BATfLE
East Sussex
TN33 OEE

BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Page
Report of the Tn￿teeS
Report of the Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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BA￿LE MEMORIA
HALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report wilh ihe financial ststernents for the charity for the year.
TRUSTEES
The trustees are the members of the Committee of Management. Four members of the
Committee may be appoinied by election at the annual general rneeting of the charity.
Others are appointed by organisations named in the constitution and up to four members
may be co-opted by the Committee.
The CommTttee was made up as follows during the a¢¢ounting year:
Elected Members
Margaret Emeleus {until 22nd July 2024), Shirley Lewis (until 20th January 2025). Peter Mills, Margaret Mills
and Michael Hodge MBE
Co•OPted Members
Simon Alexander (until 29th April 2024). Margaret Emeleus (from 22nd July 2024), Sally Lawson (from
20th January 2025), Lindsey Reed (from 20th January 2025) and Robert Gee.
Repr¢sentatlv¢ Members
The Commillee ofth¢ Baiile and Dislrici Ari Group
The Town Council ofBai¢ie
Peter Sherwood
Bernard Bro1￿1 (until I Ith November 2024)
David Russell (from 20th January 2025)
Rob Dyer
Gary Dunk
Mike Clarke (until 20th June 2024)
Joy¢¢ Clarke (from 30th Seplember 2024)
Marilyn Waughman
Jill Gyngell
The Commillee ofthe Ballle Thealrical Society
The Commillee oflhe Ballle Floral and Horlicullural So¢iety
Country Markels
Beatilifvl Baiile
Beaulifvl Feslival
Offieers
Chairman
Mike Clarke (until 20th June 2024)
Peter Mills (Acting Chaimian - 20th June 2024 to 22nd July 2024)
Michael Hodge MBE (from 22nd July 2024)
Peter Mills (until 20th January 2025)
Lindsey Reed (from 20th January 2025)
Peter Mills (until 20ih January 2025)
Sally Lawson (from 20th January 2025)
Treasurer
Secrelary
Custodian Trustee5
With effect from 25th February 2019 the property became vested in the Official Custodian.
GOVERNINC DOCUMENT
The charity is an unincorporaied association governed by its constitulion which was sealed on th¢
13th January 1994.
OWECTS OF THE CHARITY
Th¢ obj¢rt of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants
of the Parish of Battle and the neighbourhood in the County of East Sussex without distinction of
political, religious and other opinions, including for use of meelings. ledures and classes and for other
fonns of recreaiion and leisure-time occupation. with the object of improving the conditions of life of Ihe
said inhabitants.
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BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
Continued
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31ST MARCH 2025
REVIEW OF THE YEAR AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
It is important to stress at the outset of this review that. while the Hall's Management Committee have been
faced with major challenges during the past year, they have been able to continue to meet the object of the
charity which is to provide educational and recreational facilities for the people of Battle and the
surrounding villages. The Hall continues to thrive as a theatre, a cinem4 an exhibition hall, a dance
academy. a fitness centre. lecture room. a market place and a venue for meetings of all kinds, from birthday
parties to funeral wakes. It is unquestionably a major asset to the community.
The challenges came in various fornis. First the sudden death of the Chaimian M ike Clarke in July 2024
created a major resource problem at a time when well-honed management skills were much needed. One
man, Peter Mills, was already carrying out the duties of Secretary 2nd Treasurer to the charity. Suddenly he
found himself fulfilling the responsibilities of Chairman as well. I pay tribute to the way he coped. But he
clearly needed more support and asked me to join the Board of Management as Chairnian as I had
previously done the job in the early 2000s and knew the Hall and something of its issues. l agreed to do it
for one year. It was immediately clear that my recruitment was not enough. The Hall really needed an
experienced Secretary and Treasurer too. Unpaid volunteers for these key roles are not easy to find. But the
launch of a major publicity drive secured the appointment of two individuals with the very qualities needed
and they are now tackling in a professional way all the issues the Hall is facing.
The second problem was a major leak in the roof over the St Valery Room. Heavy showers created serious
flooding in this room which not only serves as a meeting room but also on occasions as a passa8e to the
Shephard Room beyond. The water also damaged the accessible toilet. Thanks to the valiant efforts of the
Hall Manager. the effect on hall hirings was minimised. The rc>of was eventually properly repaired free of
charge following intricate negotiations with the Hall's preferred contractor.
An even greater problem emerged as the preliminary planning progressed for the installation of the solar
panels, a project described in last year's review. Last minute checks revealed that the roof over the Main
Hall was too weak to bear the weight of the panels. The project had to be abandoned and the funds raised
for its completion returned to the donors. However the Hall's efforts to make its building more energy
efficient were at least in part fulfilled. The planned cavity wall insulation was duly completed.
The Hall was not immune from the increases in operating costs faced by most other organisations. Rising
energy prices and the higher minimum wage and national insurance contributions introduced by the
Government plus maintenance demands on the cash reserve had to be met by a l 00/0 increase in hiring
charges. These will take effect from l April 2025.
The principal concern for the next 12 months surrounds the boiler which heats the Main Hall. It is in urgent
need of replacement and work is in hand to achieve this. Grants will hav¢ to be the main way of funding
the work but other means of fund-raising for it ar¢ being explored.
There are wider concerns too. The Hall depends almost entirely on hiring fees to cover its operating costs.
so bookings have to be monitored carefully. Fortunately, the loss of one major cuslomer this year has been
balanced by the introduction of another and there is the prospect of a booking for a major event requiring
most of the Hall for about two weeks over the Easter period in 2026. If this goes ahead it will provide a
substantial boost to the Hall's income.
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BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES
Continued
THE YEAR ENDED
MARCH 2025
REVIEW OF THE YEAR AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS (Contfinued)
The charity depends on people in the community to volunteer as unpaid trustees and administer what is a
surprisingly complex operation. Quite apart from the need to ensure that the books balance. there are
ever increasing regulatory demands to be met. Providing the people of Battle and neighbourhood with a
public amenity as valuable as the Battle Memorial Hall can be really rewarding for the volunteers that do
it. But the demands made upon thetn are substantial and should not be underestimated. Their goodwill
must not be taken for granted. Without such people there will be no Hall.
With the support of a paid part time manager and a cleaner, the Hall's volunteers got us through the last
year. l am grateful to them. They deserve the heartfelt thanks of the Battle community.
DECISION MAKING
The charity is managed by a Management Committee which meets at monthly intervals to consider such
matters as funding, health and safety, legal compliance, staifin& fabric maintenance and booking levels
as well as the future development of the amenity.
RESERVES POLICY
The charity's Management Committee will aim to attain £25,000 of unrestricted funds.
which are the free reserves of the Charity, to be held in reserve as an emergency fund.
INVESTMENT POLICY
The charity retains all surplus funds in a deposit ac¢ounl to ensure that the funding remains liquid.
The present size of ihe reserves precludes any aliemative strategy.
RISK POLICY
The trustees use their regular monthly management meeting to identify the major strategic and
operational risks to the charity and thke steps at those meetings to lessen them to the extent possible.
ON BEHALF OF THE CoMMI￿EE OF MANAGEMENT
Michael Hodge MBE
Chaimian
Date:
3 slol)20
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BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
BATTLE MEMOIUAL HALL
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Battle Memorial Hall (the Trust) for the
year ended 31 st March 2025.
Responsibilitles and basls of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('th¢ Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011
Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all th¢ applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner'8 Statement
I have complet¢d my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act;
or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as
part of an independent examination.
have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
R Walsh FCCA
Manningtons, Chartered Accountants
39 High Street
Battle
East Sussex TN33 OEE
Date:
(Y4 I￿/2$
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BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Total
2025
Rutricted Unrestricted
2024
Notes
Incoming Resources
Income from Charitable Activities
Hire Charges
Cinema income
Income from Generated Funds
Investment Income
Donations, legacies and similar income
Other Income
Total In¢omlng Resour¢es
41,063
7,134
41,063
7,134
43,777
8,175
102
2,812
174
51,285
102
20,018
174
68,491
152
1,034
17,206
17,206
53,138
Resources Expended
Chariiable Activilies
Governance Costs
Total Resour¢u Expended
17,206
49.609
2,760
52,369
66,815
2,760
69,575
49,397
2,280
51.677
17,206
Net Incomel(Expenditure) for the Year
Tolal Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds CArrled Fonvard
{1,084)
124,307
123,223
(1,084)
589,487
588,403
1,461
588.026
589,487
465,180
465.180
The notes on Pages 7 to 10 fomi part of these Financial Statements.
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BAThLE MEMORIAL HALL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
577.442
577.964
Current Assets
Debtors and Prepayments
HSBC bank account
Barclays deposit account
Cash in hand
1,053
9,168
4,214
2.345
13.877
10
20231
20.445
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
9270
8,922
Net current assets
10,961
11,523
Net Assets
588.403
589.487
Funds
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total Charity Funds
123.223
465.180
588,403
124.307
465.180
589,487
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tntslees on
and signed on its behalf by
. Treasurer
Lindsey Reed
Date:
ST
The notes on Pages 7 to 10 forni part of these Financial Statements
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BA￿LE MEMORIAL HALL
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Aceount5ng Policies
Bas15 of preparatlon of 8eeounts
The financial ststements have b¢en prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015)- (Chariti¢s SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in th¢ UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities
Act2011.
Battle Memorial Hall meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise
stated in the relevanl ac¢ounting policy notes.
Grants recelvable. donatlons and slmllar Ineomlng resources
Grants, donations and similar incoming resources are included in the year when received,
together with any gift aid element that may be recoverable.
Investment Incom& rental and hlre eharges
Income from investment, rental and hire charges is includ¢d in the Statement of Financial
Activities in the year in which it is re¢eivable,
Resourees expended
Resou￿¢5 expended are included on an accruals basis and include Value Added Tax
which cannot be recovered.
Tanglble fixed assets for use by the ¢h4rlty and depreclation
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity are stated at cost less depreciation.
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets,
less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases..
The B8ttle Memorial Hall and Improvements are not depreciated as taking into aceount the
anticipated life of the property and its expected residual value any eharge made would not
be material.
Furniture and equipment etc l 00/0 written down value.
Computer equipment 33 113 % straight line.
Grand piano 200/• straight line
Covernanee costs
Expenditure on governance costs of the charity includes all expenditure not directly related
to the charitable activity or fundraising ventures.
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BAThLE MEMORIAL HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by ihe donor.
Expenditu￿ meeting this criteria is charged io the fund.
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources receivable or generated
for the obJ￿ts of th¢ charity without further specified purpose and are available as
general funds.
Investment Income
Restricted Unrestricted
Totsl
2024
Interest on deposits
102
102
152
Charitable Actfvltks
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
2024
Rates
Insurance
Light and heat
stsff wages
Stsff pension contributions
Cinema costs
Maintenance
Major repairslimprovements
OtTice costs
Licences
Advertising
Legal and professional fees
Bank charges
Miscellaneous
Depreciation
523
4,842
7,961
21.857
285
1,877
6.928
3.083
1.046
300
523
4,842
7.961
21,857
285
1,877
6,928
20,289
1,046
300
109
(382)
4,310
10,047
20.496
262
2.304
9.381
17.206
1.158
155
757
126
203
580
49,397
129
147
522
49.609
129
147
522
66.815
17,206
The Charity had two employees (2024 - 2)
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BATTLE MEMOIUAL HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Governance costs
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total
2024
Independent examinevs fees
2.760
2,760
2,280
Trustees are not remunerated and no expenses were paid to them in the period.
Flxed assets
Freehold
Propety
Improvements Furniture and
to Propety
Equipment
Total
Cost
At I st April 2024
102,237
470,512
37,188
609,937
Additions
At 31st March 2025
102,237
470,512
37,188
609,937
Depreciation
At 1st April 2024
31,973
31,973
Charge for the year
522
522
At 31 st March 2025
32,495
32,495
Net book values
At 3 1st March 2025
102.237
470,512
4,693
577,442
At 31 st March 2024
102.237
470,512
5,215
577,964
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BATTLE MEMORIAL HALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Debtors
2025
2024
Hire charges
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
4,502
2,387
4,164
11,053
987
152
3.075
4,214
Credi¢or8: Amounts falllng due wlthin one year
2025
2024
Trade Creditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Aeeruals and deferred income
4,742
5,972
74
56
2,820
8,922
1,085
3,443
9,270
Included in the above is restricted expenditure accruals of £Nil (2024 £Nil).
Funds
2025
2024
Restricted
Jubilee Hall Project - expended
Kitchen Refurbishment
Seating Fund
Cinema Equipment Fund
Solar Panel and Insulation Fund
448,182
448,182
16,990
16.990
465,180
465,180
During the year grants totalling £17,206 were received in respect of the Solar Panel
and Ensulation Fund. all of which was used to fund expenditure in this respect.
Unrestricted
123,223
123.223
124.307
124.307
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