The Empire Hall Chairman’s Report - 1st April 2021 31st March 2022
Regular Activities at the Hall.
We are delighted to provide a wide range of activities for the local residents across all ages during the week, with several classes and clubs each day. Various fitness classes cater for all abilities and we also have mental wellbeing in mind, offering a social venue supplying lunch once a month. We continue to see if we need to expand this to support those in the community during these difficult financial times. Weekends are frequently busy with performances and private hirings by local residents and beyond. We have a characterful hall with excellent facilities and new visitors are always complimentary.
Self-Funding
We are running close to capacity during the days of the week which are keeping our income healthy. A 10% increase has been discussed to take into consideration rising fuel costs but keeping our rates competitive.
Fund Raising for Major Hall Maintenance
The hall has been redecorated this year and the floor has been renovated and revarnished. Our next pressing project will be maintenance of the roof and we are now looking into grants and funding. We have had new officers join the committee giving a positivity and new energy going forward. Several events have been held during the year and we will continue to come up with new innovative ways to fund the hall.
Section A
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of The Empire Hall, Graffham On accounts for the year 31 March 202 2 Charity no 305376 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
Respective The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given examiner’s statement by the Charity Commission. 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 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 fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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examiner's statement 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: 30 September 22 Name: C Homan Relevant professional FCA qualification(s) or body (if any):
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| Address: | Spring Cottage, Trotton, Petersfield |
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| Section B Disclosure |
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems.
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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