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2025-09-30-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name

Langley Burrell Village Hall

Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 305536

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Charity's principal address

Manor Farm Drive Langley Burrell Chippenham Postcode SN15 4LL

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (if any)
Richard Hathaway Chair August 1st2025 Elected
Tina Milburn Vice Chair Elected
George Astell Secretary Elected
Dana Hill Booking
Clerk/Treasurer		 August 1st2025 Elected
Jenny Hathaway Treasurer/Booking
Clerk		 August 1st2025 Elected
Alberta Hegley Elected
Katerina Johnstone Upuntil August 1st2025 Elected

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Conveyance and Deed of Trust Dated 31[st] August 1951 Type of governing document

Trust How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company)

Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting Trustee selection methods They are volunteers from the village (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

The village hall was at risk of closure in summer 2025 and volunteers were sought after.

As a result, a small number of volunteers came forward and are now running the hall with its best interests at the heart.

The total aim is to help run the hall to enable the village to have a community hub whilst hiring it out to cover bills and improve its running.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To run a village hall and recreation ground and to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Langley Burrell without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, race or political, religious or other opinions the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time.

Occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial

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hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants To allow hiring of the hall to less local groups to gain income to support the maintainance and upkeep of the hall. This is to then allow the hall to be improved to benefit everyone.

hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at
large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of
improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants
To allow hiring of the hall to less local groups to gain income to
support the maintainance and upkeep of the hall. This is to then
allow the hall to be improved to benefit everyone.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)		 The charity spends its money on maintainance of the community
hall, playing field and associated facilities for public and charitable
hire
The hall is available for the use of members of the village and the
neighbouring communities.
A wide range of activities take place in the hall including band
practice, bridge club, chess club, cricket, dog training, scout
groups, Birthday parties, community cuppa, running club and craft
sessions
The hall is used by all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens, with
activities and events taking place on most days.
The recreation ground (including the children’s play areas) is open
to all for informal use.
Hire rates are reduced for locals or regular hirers and certain
groups use the hall for free.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

All out trustees are volunteers and contribute to the smooth running of the village hall

In addition to the trustees, there are about 6 volunteers that assist with hall maintainance, organisation of events and general running of the hall.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

The hall continues to run at a reasonable capacity. We have regular weekly users from craft groups, bridge club, chess club, table tennis, dog training, band practice and community cuppa We also host caravan clubs, running clubs, motorcycle rallys, dog shows, Birthday parties and celebratory events on a less regular basis. In 2025 a website has been built to expand the reach of the hall and to automate bookings due to all trustees working.

During the year a Hearing Loop has been installed as well as a tea station in the smaller to room to make it more attractive.

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Section E Financial review

The Charity hold a reserve fund in 3 seperate bank accounts. 1 of which Brief statement of the is used for the maintainance and improvements of the hall as well paying charity’s policy on reserves bills. The other two are high interests accounts

Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include The charitys principle source of funds is from the hire of the hall. additional information, where relevant about:

The community cuppa and cricket club are events provided free for the local community.

Section F Other optional information

As all the new trustees are working full time, hence we are trying to ensure that the running of the hall is as automated as possible to limit the time needed to run it.

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Jenny Hathaway Full name(s) Jenny Hathaway Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Booking Clerk etc) Date 23/07/26

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LANGLEY BURRELL VILLAGE HALL

RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT - FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Year to date compared with previous year

Entries complete to: 30 September 2025

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Receipts This year Last year Payments This year Last year
Hall lettings 21555.62 18119.93 [Routine Maintenance] 6226.21 4980.30
Sports field lettings 1754.00 2120.00 [Electricity] 1860.27 1563.80
Hall Fund-raising 0.00 0.00 [Heating oil] 1899.31 712.20
Field Fund-raising 0.00 440.00 [Minor Repairs] 0.00 0.00
Village Fete - net income 0.00 1909.99 [Cleaning] 1382.20 2066.24
Grants & donations 1100.00 1850.00 [Hall grounds upkeep] 42.99 0.00
Sundry income 530.88 10090.00 [Insurance] 1350.48 1048.29
Gross interest 2850.76 1569.56 [Comms & I.T.] 2151.65 392.15
Gift Aid Tax Refunds 0.00 0.00 [Water & Rates] 614.58 534.17
Administration 314.15 512.27
Sundries-Deposit Returns 1460.88 694.00
Major improvements 0.00 0.00
Fete Expenses 0.00 564.92
Sports field expenses 0.00 1148.58
TOTAL RECEIPTS TO DATE 27791.26 36099.48 [TOTAL PAYMENTS TO DATE] 17302.72 14216.92
Surplus for the Year 10488.54 21882.56 Surplus for the Year
Balances b/fwd 01-10-24 Current balances:
Lloyds Bank 78405.69 56535.40 Lloyds Bank 18031.78 8405.69
Cash in hand 53.97 41.70 Lloyds Savings Account 70665.76 70000.00
Total balances b/fwd 78459.66 56577.10 Cash in hand 250.66 53.97
Total current balance: 88948.20 78459.66
106250.92 92676.58 106250.92 92676.58
Statement of Assets & Liabilities 30th September 2025
Funds 2024/25 2023/24 Fixed Assets (Insurance 2024/25 2023/24
valuations, December 2024)
Capital employed in Fixed Assets 536191.00 522404.00 Main Buildings/Storage Shed & 480733.00 467184.00
Store Shed/Metal Store 0.00 0.00
Contents & other items 16137.00 16137.00
CCTV 22616.00 22616.00
Playground Equipment 8447.00 8209.00
Projector 4958.00 4958.00
Ride on Mower 3300.00 3300.00
Total Fixed Assets 536191.00 522404.00
General Fund balance 88948.20 78459.66 Current Assets:
Lloyds Bank 18031.78 8405.69
Lloyds Savings Account 70665.76 70000.00
Cash in hand 250.66 53.97
Total Current Assets 88948.20 78459.66
625139.20 600863.66
625139.20 600863.66
Accounts prepared by K J Johnstone - Hon. Treasurer 30 September 2025
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Signed

Katerina J. Johnstone

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of

Langley Burrell Village Hall

I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are attached

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed 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:

John Edwards

John Edwards Manton Close Ltd 22 Ancaster Close Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9DA

14 January 2026