HART VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS 31 DECEMBER 2025
Charity Number: 510272
Boy | CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01.01.2025 Period start date To 31.12.2025 Period end date Charity name: HART VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
Charity registration number: 510272
Objectives and Activities
| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| fs isieincs Summary ofthe purposes of |
Para1.17 “The object ofthe charity is the provision the charity as set out in its and maintenance ofa village hall for use |
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| governing document | by the inhabitants ofthe area of benefit | ||
| without distinction of political, religious | |||
| or other opinions, including use for: | |||
| a) meetings, lectures and classes, and | |||
| b) other forms of recreation and leisure | |||
| time occupation | |||
| c) Family Celebrations such as Birthdays | |||
| and Weddings | |||
| with the object of improving conditions of | |||
| life for the inhabitants.” Governing | |||
| doc.2003 | |||
| Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those |
rae 1.17and | HartVillage Hall provides astate ofthe artwell maintained, clean, comfortable, |
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| purposes forthe public | spacious and safe place for a variety of | ||
| benefit, in particular, the | activities to take place. These range from | ||
| activities, projects or services | exercise and well-being classes, to pre- | ||
| identified in the accounts. | school activities and to specific interest | ||
| groups. In providing a variety of activities | |||
| the Hall provides a social hub that | |||
| supports the physical and emotional well- | |||
| being ofa wide age group of inhabitants | |||
| from the local area. It provides a | |||
| convenientvenue for many community | |||
| events in partnership with other local | |||
| groups such as Mary Magdalene Church | , | ||
| Hart Parish Council e.g.: Easter Fair, | |||
| Harvest Festival, Christmas Fair& Parish | |||
| Council meetings. In addition tojoint | |||
| events the hall organises community | |||
| events such as Clairvoyant nights | |||
| Pantomimes and Summer BBQ events, | |||
| providing a focus for the local community | |||
| tocometogether. |
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|Po|SORP|reference|In memory of our former Chairman David|
|Para|1.38|Barker the Trustees|have|agreed|to|offer|
|Policy|on|grant|making|an|annual|Bursary which|will|be|awarded|
|to|candidate(s)|who|within|education|who|
|are judged|to|be|best|deserving.|It|is|
|hoped|this|bursary|will|be|given|for the|
|first|time|in|2026|
|Para|1.38|
|Policy|on|social|investment|
|including|program|related|
|investment|
|As|well|Trustees|we|rely|on|an|additional|
|Para|1.38|small|number|of people we|consider|as|
|Contribution|made|by|“Eriends|of the|Hall’.|They|typically|act|
|volunteers|as|extra|invaluable|help|setting|up|and|
|tidying|up when|the|Hall|holds|events.|
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Achievements and Performance
a During 2025 the Hall provided a wide range of exercise, (Pilates, Dance Fit, Pilates and Tone) well-being, (Yoga, Tai Summary of the main Para 1.20 Chi) leisure, (W.I, Hartlepool Community achievements of the charity, , Singers, History Group, Whist) and preidentifying the difference the school (Parent and Toddler, Childminder charity’s work has made to and Toddler) activities, supporting the the circumstances of its physical and emotional health and wellbeneficiaries and any wider being of the local community across a benefits to society as a broad spectrum of ages. In 2025 the Hall whole. offered football “supastrikas” training for young children The Hall continues to be in demand as a venue for family celebrations with
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children’s birthday parties particularly popular. Community events held here were also well attended by the local community, including: Christmas Heart for Hart, and summer BBQ Event. Outside of the Hall In the wider village in 2025 we organised and sponsored the planting of flower boxes in the main Front Street of Hart Village.
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|Achievements|against|Para|1.41|
|objectives|set|
|Performance|of fundraising|
|activities|against|objectives|||Para|1-41|
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|During|2025|the|Trustees|of the|Hall|
|agreed|to|re-|invest|the|investment|of|
|Investment|performance|Para|1.44|£35,000|that|matured|in|the|year,|
|against|objectives|(Maturity|value was|£38,780|which|met|
|the|Hall’s|Investment|objectives.|
|Including|the|investment|made|in|2024|
|the|total|value|of|investments|was|
|£61,000|at the|end|of|2025.|Although|the|
|Hall|had|an|increased|cash|position|at|
|the|end|of 2025,|the|Hall|Trustees|agreed|
|to|hold|off any|further|long-term|
|investments|in|favour|of|a|Business|
|Reserve|Account which|now|holds|just|
|me|less than|£14,000.|
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Financial Review
|-||Review ofthe charity’s|Para 1.21|2025 reflected slightly higher revenue| |---|---|---|---| ||financial position at the end||than 2024. The Hall reported a small| ||ofthe period||operating profit of£4,026 compared to an| ||||operating profit of£5,483 in 2024.| ||||The Hall raises most of its income from| ||||the hiring out ofthe facilities for both| ||||regular classes and casual hire (typically| ||||Birthday Party) events. In 2025 income| ||||from these areas met orwas close to our| ||||budget.| ||||Income from regular users totalled| ||||£15,803 (2024 £15,271). This comprised of| ||||£6,269 from leisure classes, £7,065 from| ||||exercise classes and £2,469 from youth| ||||classes.| ||||income from casual users which include| ||||family celebrations and evening events| ||||provided a further income of£8,940 (2024| ||||-£7,949).This was complimented by the| ||||availability ofthe barand kitchen, sales| ||||from which provided an additional source| ||||of income of£1,045| ||||At the end of December 2025 current| ||||assets totalled 75,153 (2024-£71,127),| ||||comprising ofcurrentaccount bank| ||||balance of£2,031, a reserve account| ||||balance of£13,997,cash of£355 and| ||||reserves of£58,780 which have been| ||||invested in a long-term low risk| ||||investment pian.| ||Statement explaining the|Para 1.22|Itwas agreed to maintain our reserves at| ||policy for holding reserves||£75,000 which takes into consideration a| ||stating why they are held||major interruption causing loss of| ||||income and any large unexpected| ||||outgoings such as major repairs..| ||reserves||| ||deficit||| ||Explanation ofany|Para 1.23|| ||uncertainties about the||| ||charity continuing as a going||| ||concern|||
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| See commentary re the charity’s yearend | See commentary re the charity’s yearend | ||
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| financial position | |||
| The charity’s principal sources offunds (including |
Pa" 1.47 | ||
| any fundraising) | |||
| See commentary re the charity’s year-end | |||
| financial position | |||
| Investment policy and | |||
| objectives including any | Para 1.46 | ||
| social investment policy | |||
| adopted | |||
| The main risks facing the charity would | |||
| be | |||
| Para 1.46 | |||
| A description ofthe principal | 1. | A similar event to the Covid | |
| risks facing the charity | Pandemic of2020 if loss of | ||
| business was not supported with | |||
| sufficient levels of Grants. | |||
| 2. | Increased overheads / running | ||
| costs such as Utility and | |||
| insurance premiums | |||
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s | ||
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| trusts: | ||
| How isthe charity | Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| constituted? | ||
| Trustee selection methods | Para 1.25 | TheTrustees are appointed or |
| including details ofany | reappointed annually attheAnnual | |
| constitutional provisions e.g. | General Meeting held in March. | |
| election to post or name of | ||
| any person or body entitled | ||
| to appoint one or more | ||
| trustees | ||
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| You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: | |
| Policies and procedures adopted forthe induction and |
Para 1.51 | |
| training oftrustees | ||
| At the end of 2025 there were 13 trustees | ||
| appointed. Chairman; Vice Chairman; | ||
| The charity’s organisational | Secretaryand Treasurer are part ofthe 13 | |
| structure and any wider | Para 1.51 | appointees.Wework closelywith other |
| networkwith which the | village halls in the area through theTees | |
| charity works | Valley Village Halls Association. | |
| Relationship with any related | Para 1.51 | |
| parties | ||
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| Reference and Administrative details | ||
| Hart Village Hall Association Othernamethecharityuses |
Registered charitynumber [51027200 |
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| Charity’s principal address | Front Street | |
| Hart | ||
| Hartlepool | ||
| TS273AW |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Corporate trustees — names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Details of arrangements for | N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Prepared by: Andrew Elliott Trustee and Treasurer Hart Village Hall 15" February 2026
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16 March 2026
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.
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HART VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| Unrestricted funds |
Total | funds | ||
| Receipts | ||||
| Leisure - Regular | 6,269 | 6,269 | 7,987 | |
| Preschool - Regular | 2,469 | 2,469 | 1,464 | |
| Exercise — Regular | 7.065 | 7,065 | 5,820 | |
| Hall bookings and hire | 7,626 | 7,626 | 7,770 | |
| Ticket sales | 2,060 | 2,060 | 161 | |
| Donations | 72 | 72 | - | |
| Bar and kitchen | 669 | 669 | 1,017 | |
| General income | - | - | 18 | |
| Interest received | 4,016 | 4,016 | 91 | |
| 50,246 | 30,246 | 24,328 | ||
| Payments | ||||
| Insurance | 1,880 | 1,880 | 2,244 | |
| Water | 1,134 | 1,134 | 964 | |
| Electric | 1,867 | 1,867 | 1,648 | |
| Gas | 2,430 | 2,430 | 2,996 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 2,666 | 2,666 | 830 | |
| Cleaning and caretaking | 4,040 | 4,040 | 3,887 | |
| Health and safety | 415 | 415 | 1,285 | |
| General | 794 | 794 | 657 | |
| Donation | 353 | 353 | 50 | |
| Printing, postage and stationery | 127 | 127 | 361 | |
| Bar and kitchen | 254 | 254 | 693 | |
| Wi-Fi | 558 | 558 | 556 | |
| Hall Events | 2,690 | 2,690 | 1,508 | |
| Accountancy | 330 | 330 | 312 | |
| Bank charges | 360 | 360 | - | |
| Cash difference | - | - | (526) | |
| 19,898 | 19,898 | 17,465 | ||
| Receipts less payments | 10,348 | 10,348 | 6,863 | |
| Asset purchases | (6,522) | (6,322) | (1,380) | |
| Net movement in funds | 4,026 | 4,026 | 5,483 | |
| Bank and Cash Account | ||||
| Brought forward | 71,127 | 71,127 | 65,644 | |
| Carried forward | 75,153 | 75,153 | 71,127 | |
| Current Assets | ||||
| Bank current account | 2,030 | 2,030 | 4,596 | |
| Bank reserve account | 13,987 | 13,987 | 10,991 | |
| Cash | 356 | 356 | 540 | |
| Investment | 58,780 | 58,780 | 55,000 | |
| 75,153 | 75,153 | 71,127 |
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
HART VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Note of Fixed Assets
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|Net|book|Net|book|value|
|value|b/fwd|Additions|Disposals|Depreciation|c/fwd|
|Hall|and|buildings|42,740|-|-|-|42,740|
|Improvements|to|hall|30,820|4,228|-|(5,505)|29,543|
|Fixtures|and|fittings|16,162|2,094|-|(1,738)|16,518|
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