Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Brnmshall & Loxley Willage Hall Report on the Financial Statements We report on the financial statements of Bramshall & Loxley Village Hall for the year ended 31st March 2024, which are set out on pages l and 2. These financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the actountirig policies set out therein (3). Responsibllities and Basls of Report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for ensuring that proper accounting records are kept and for preparing financial 5tstements that give a true and fair view and cornply with the Charities Att and applicable regulations. Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directr'ons given by the Charity Commission. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, we do not express an audit opinion on the financial ststements. However, In our Opinion the accounts give a true and falr vlew of the 5tste of the Charity's affalrs at 313t March 2024 of its Surplus for the year ended 31st March 2024. BCL BOSINESS SERVICES (CPAAI Certlfied Public Accountants Assoclatlon. Saddlers Court, 18A Carter Street, Uttoxeter, Staff5.
Trustee Annual Report for the Year Ended 31° Marth 2024 Charity Name: Bram5hall & Loxley Vlllage Hall Reglstered Charity Number: 507718 Addres5: Brdmshall & Lomley Village Hall, Off Church Croft. 8ramshall, Staffs ST14 5DE Structure, Governance, and Management The charity operates under a Trust Deed. Trustees are elected by the members of the CDmmlttee In accordance with the provisions set out in the goveming document, The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and management of the charity. Trustees Durlni the Year.. 8arri• Lomas- Treasurer Daniel Hazlehurstts Chair Tom Posiloihwalt¢- Trustee Oblectlves and Activities QbjKtiv¢5", The objertive of Bramshall & Loxley Village Hall is to provlde a space and facllities for the benefit of the local communlty, encouraging social. recreational, and cultural activitles. Acbvitle$ Undertaken In the Year: During the reportin8 period, the charlty or83ni2ed and supported a range of events and activities, including: Hosting community group meetin8s and events Providing a venue for private functions and local activitie5 Maintenance and up8rades to ensure the hall rneets community needs The trustees confirm that the 3ctrvitles carried out durlng the year were In Ilne wlth the charity's objectives and delivered public benefit In accordance with Charity Commission guidance. Achlevements and Performan¢e The year Saw si8nfficarrt progress in maintaining and Improving the village hall's facilities. A major milestone wa5the receipt of £25,OOOfrom the investment account, which will be used to fund an upgrade to the hall. This upgrade will ensure the hall remains a $3fe, welcoming, and functional spacE fo¥ tilè tOmMUhlty.
Key Achlevements: Continued use of the hall by community Eroups and ptivate individual5. Successful lundraising eflorts to SilPPOrt operational Eosts, Ongoing maintenance to ensure the hall'5 upkeep. Financlal Revlew Financlal Overvlew." The charity received a total of £25,000 dtjrina the year from the investment account, markin8 a significant contribution toward planned upgrades. Regular income was derived from hall hlre fees. donatlons. and fundraislng events. Expenditure.. Funds were primarily used for operational costs, Induding utilities, insurance, and minor repairs. The £25,IXO received will be allocated toward the upcomln8 upgrade project. Reserve5 Pollry: The trustees aim to maintain Sufficient reserve5 to cover at least slx month5 of operational costs. This ensures the charity can continue to operate and manage unexpected expenses. Plins for Future Perfods The prlmaryfocus forthe comln8 year wlll be the implementation of the planned upgrade project, Thts Includes: Renovatfn8 and 5Mprong facllities to enhance accesslblllty and usability. Intrea5ing promotional efforts to attract more bookings and engagement from the community. Exploring additional fundoising opportunities to ensure financial 5UStainabiljty. Admlnlstrative Inlorniatlon Key Qfficers: Tr¢4sur¢r: Barrie 10rn45 Chair: Daniel Hazlehurst Bank Informallon: Natwest Sort Code . 60 22 09 Account No. 88427188
Dedaratlon The trustees dec13re that they have approved this report. which provides an accurate representation of the tharity's attivities and financial position for the year ended 31" March 2024 Sl8nÈd on behalf of the trustees-. Name: DANIEL HAZLEHURST PosFtlon: CHAIRPERSON Date: 21 January 2025 Prepored In accordance with the guideline5 provided by the Charity Commission,
BRAM5HALL & LOXLEY VILLAGE HALL sTATEME1oF ACCOUNTS for the ear ended 31st March 2024 CAPITAL AccouNr BANK CURRENT ACCOUNr £1,642.05 £4,568.91 BANK RESERVE ACCOUNT £14,739.91 £387.41 Debtor £170.00 £16,551.96 £285.00 £5,241.32 Creditors -£1,178.00 -£2,318.00 £15.373.96 £2,923.32 blf at 01.04.23 £2,923.32 £7,891.76 Surplus/(Deficitl for year £12,450.64 -£4,968.44 £15,373.96 £2,923.32 BCL Buslne Services Saddlers Court 18A Carter street Uttoxeter Staffs sr14 8EU
BRAMSHALL & LOXLEY VILLAGE HALL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS for the ear ended 31st March 2024 2024 ' 2023 INCOME Income (Bookings etc) Interest Received Misc. Income Lottery £12,662.00 £50.17 £211.56 £82.00 £9,164.00 £0.83 £0.00 £0.00 £13,(K15.73 £500,00 £13,505.73 £9,164.83 £0.00 Grants Received - ESBC £9.164.83 EXPENSE Hallmaster Insurance Electricity Water & Rates Cleaning- Labour Cleaning Materials Repairs Licences Pest Control Website £238.80 £786.05 £5,031.51 £1,062.90 £2,150.00 £300.45 £4,386.94 £154.80 £0.00 £84.84 £0.00 £762.67 £4,547.38 £228.66 £1,880.00 £183.90 £6,174.92 £139.20 £106.80 £109.74 £14,196.29 £14,133.27 SURPLUSI{DEFICIT> FOR YEAR -£690.56 -£4,968.44 Received from Investments New Heating system installed £25,000.00 -£11,858.80 £13,141.20 Tradlng Deflclt for year Surplus Income for year 4690.56 £12,450.64 NOTE: A further payment of approxlmately £8.000 is due to be pald out in respect of the new heatlng 5V5tem
Bramshall & Loxley Willage Hall Notes to the Finandal Statements For the year ended 31st March 2024 Accounting Pollcles Accountlnz Convention The Financial Statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Charities Act 2011 {UK). Income Turnover represents the amount derived from the provision of services excluding Added Tax. Value