## Chairmans Report 2023-24
Firstly, I would like to thank my fellow Trustees Irene Bain, Dan Heaphy, Sue Plass, Rod Peterkin and Dewi Williams as well all the committee members new and old who have given up their time and supported the ATVH during this Year.
## : - **General running of the Hall**
Unlike the previous summer period where refurbishment work was being carried out, the VH was open for business as usual. I’m very pleased to report that we had several very successful BBQ’s as well as other small private events in the beer garden and field. We continue to miss the annual Bawming event that we used to host but we are very pleased that the event is still being successfully run at the school for the village children.
**Membership:** - this is now at its highest number ever at just over 680 with a mix of life, family, single, OAP and student levels to choose from. Well done Sue Plass for her work as membership secretary as this revenue is of vital importance to support investment projects for the Hall
## - **Utility Charges:**
These continue to cause problems to the running costs for the Hall. Currently users of the Hall are
paying a small subsidy to help counter some of this cost and will continue until the prices for gas and electricity return to more manageable rates.
Our thanks go to these users for their support during this period.
**The preschool** continues to grow in numbers and is a major success. The rear courtyard has been adapted further by the addition of artificial grassed areas create to a safer play area.
**October, November & December 2023** Successful events such as the annual beer festival, Xmas Fair and now traditional Xmas tree lighting were held and all were very well attended and most enjoyable, as was the members and guests New Years Eve party. It was great to see just how many locals turned out as the weather was not at its kindest. We raised more than £1500 towards our reserve funds for future inward investment.
## **Other activities include**
New security camera fitted in the kitchen area in January, as well as replacement fencing and a new store area for the preschool by the beer garden.
In June the bar was awarded yet another distinguished honour by CAMRA so once again
well done to Derek, Alison and Chris and all the staff for the endeavors - you make us all very proud.
We held a clairvoyant evening in September which was well attended and helped raise around £160. The addition of new oak doors at the rear entrance has really finished off toilet refurbishments project in style.
We continue to have regular surgeries held by our local PCSO Colin Blancard so please feel free to discuss with him any issues you might have. HMP Thorn Cross continue to give us excellent support with our ground maintenance such as cutting hedges and grass and other activities for which we are very grateful.
Funds were raised and spent on the defribulator unit with the replacement of batteries and pads. Our thanks go to David Wilson Homes and AT Village Choir for their donations.
The Hall continues to be a very invaluable asset for our local community and for our regular users such as Preschool, Atomic Theatre Dance Group, YOGA, Royal Vale String Orchestra. Brownies, Rainbows and of course the bar.
**The Future**
The continuation of our plan and commitment for inward investments
1. The roof continues to be of concern.
2. Further work to start on the replacement and upgrade of our surface drainage system starting in March until Easter. We are sorry if this work causes any inconvenience to the users but it is an essential project.
3. In July/August there will be refurbishment of our existing kitchen by new units and making better use of the area in general. A new boiler has already been installed
4. Expansion of our existing Wi-Fi coverage within the Hall( already completed)
These inward development projects are only possible because of the fund raising events and membership monies as well as successfully obtaining grants. We have been able to secure two grants of £20k and 10k
**Ways to help and invest in the VH: Donations** can now be made through the website with the option to give Gift Aid if you are a taxpayer which adds 25% to the donation
## : **Warrington Community Lottery Fund**
Buy tickets through our website and help support the VH to date we are averaging £65/month
Finally thank you all once again for your support as we look forward to the rest of this Year.
**CHARITY NUMBER 507976**
## **APPLETON THORN VILLAGE HALL FUND**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION**
## **AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024**
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2024 2023
£ £
INCOME Note Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
income income INCOME INCOME
Hall Hire and Social Functions 18,243 18,243 20,568
Bar rent 12,242 12,242 7,637
Pool Table 1,639 1,639 1,353
Membership Subscriptions 8,767 8,767 10,319
Car park 0 0
Donations and fundraising 5,025 715 5,740 5,402
WBC Covid grants 3 0 0
Other grants 8 0 8,178
Bank and Building Society Interest 0 168
Gift Aid 45 45 485
45,961 715 46,676 54,110
EXPENDITURE
Repairs and renewals 13,257 571 13,828 24,050
Garden refurbishment 1,795 1,795 978
Cleaning and refuse 2,396 2,396 3,047
Rates, water, electricity and gas 12,232 12,232 16,411
Telephone, postage and stationery 855 855 828
Accountancy fee 4 250 250 250
Website and advertising 816 816 0
Stripe charges 0 0
Insurance 1,551 1,551 1,529
Miscellaneous 50 50 1,320
Fund raising costs 5,750 5,750 0
Donations 0 0
Functions 583 583 1,726
Depreciation 1,491 1,491 1,754
41,026 571 41,597 51,893
NET INCOME 4,935 144 5,079 2,217
Transfer between funds 8
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 4,935 144 5,079 2,217
Total funds brought forward 87,689 6,317 96,223 94,006
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 92,624 6,461 101,302 96,223
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**CHARITY NUMBER 507976**
## **APPLETON THORN VILLAGE HALL FUND**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024**
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2024 2023
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS Note Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Property 17,843 17,843 17,843
Land 10,897 10,897 10,897
Fittings and furnishings 6,384 6,384 7,511
Equipment 2,066 2,066 2,430
5 37,190 0 37,190 38,681
CURRENT ASSETS
Sundry debtor and Prepayment 6 775 775 1,065
Bank account 21,225 901 22,126 20,218
Savings account 35,212 5,560 40,772 38,347
Cash in hand 690 690 50
57,901 6,461 64,362 59,680
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors and accruals 7 250 250 2,139
250 0 250 2,139
Net Current Assets 57,651 6,461 64,112 57,541
TOTAL ASSETS 94,841 6,461 101,302 96,222
REPRESENTED BY :-
Restricted income funds 8 6,461 6,317
Unrestrcited funds 94,841 89,906
101,302 96,223
Signed on behalf of all trustees
Name Signature Date approved
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Notes to the accounts
## **Note 1 Basis of preparation**
## **1.1 Basis of accounting**
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:
- the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their
- - accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014
- the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and with the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
## **1.2 Going concern**
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern.
## **1.3 Change to accounting policy**
The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 2.
## **1.4 Changes to accounting estimates**
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP).
## **1.5 Material prior year errors**
No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).
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||Notes to the accounts|
|---|---|
|**Note 2**|**Accounting policies**|
|**2.2 INCOME**||
|**Recognition of income**|These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:|
||w
the charity becomes entitled to the resources;|
||w
it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources|
||w
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.|
|**Offsetting**|There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless|
||required criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP)|
|**Grants and donations**|Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income|
||recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).|
|**Government Grants**|The charity has received government grants in the reporting period under the|
||application of the Covid 19 government grant funding.|
|**Tax reclaims on donations**|Gift aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the|
|**and gifts**|donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that|
||gift and is treated as an additional to the same fund as the initial donation unless the|
||donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.|
|**Volunteer help**|The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is|
||described in the trustees' annual report.|
|**Income from interest**|This is included in the accounts upon receipt and the amount receivable can be|
||measured reliably.|
|**Income from membership**|Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other|
|**subscriptions**|benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services|
||as income from charitable activities.|
|**2.3 Expenditure and liabilities**|**2.3 Expenditure and liabilities**|
|---|---|
|**Liability recognition**|Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or|
||constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount|
||of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.|
|**Deferred income**|No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.|
|**Creditors**|The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade|
||discounts.|
|**Basic financial instruments**|The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per|
||paragraph 11.7 FRS102SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17|
||to 11.19, FRS102 SORP.|
|**2.4 Assets**||
|**Tangible fixed assets for**|These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least|
|**use by charity**|£300.|
||They are valued at cost.|
||The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 5.|
|**Debtors**|Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade|
||discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at|
||the cash or other consideration expected to be received.|
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## **Note 3 Analysis of receipt of government grants**
|Covid 19 local restrictions support grants
**Note 4**
**Fees for certain items of expenditure**
Independent examiners fees
**Note 5**
**Fixed Assets**
Property
Land
**Cost or valuation**
At beginning of year
50,650
10,897
Additions
At end of year
50,650
10,897
**Depreciation**
At beginning of year
32,807
Charge for the year
At end of year
32,807
0
**Net book value**
At beginning of year
17,843
10,897
At end of year
17,843
10,897|Fittings &
Furnishings
21,179
21,179
13,668
1,127
14,795
7,511
6,384|**2024**
0
250
Equipment
9,546
9,546
7,116
365
7,481
2,430
2,066|**2023**
0
250
Total
92,272
0
92,272
53,591
1,491
55,082
38,681
37,190|
|---|---|---|---|
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates:
Property - no depreciation has been charged as it is the opinion of the committee that with policy of continued maintenance the net realisable value would be in excess of the cost. Fittings & Furnishings - 15% reducing balance basis Equipment - 15% reducing balance basis Land is not depreciated
|**Note 6**
**Sundry Debtors and prepayments**
Prepayments
Hall Hire||**2024**
775
0
775|**2023**
765
300
1065|
|---|---|---|---|
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|**Note 7**
**Sundry creditors and accruals**
Bar Expenses
Income received in advance of hall hire
Accruals
**Note 8**
**Restricted funds movement**
**Defibrillator reserve**
brought forward
Income :
Donation
Expenses:
S Plass Pads. Etc
**IBF Tree Fund**
Brought Forward
Expenses :||**2024**
0
0
250
250
**2024**
757
715
-571
901
**2024**
5,560
5,560|**2023**
600
438
1,101
2,139
**2023**
879
-122
757
**2023**
5,560
5,560|
|---|---|---|---|
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
Appleton Thom Village Hall Fund
On accounts for the year
ended
30th September 2024
Charity no
(if any)
507976
Set out on pages
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 30109 12024.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are r8sponsible for the preparation
basis of report 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 &xamin8tion, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5>