CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 11112024 Period start date To 3111212024 Period end date Charity name: High Lane War Memorial Village Hall Charity registration number: 520063 Objectives and Activities SORP fernCe Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The Village Hall Is held in Trust for the use of inhabitsnts of the village and surrounding neighbourhood Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confimiing whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.17and The Village Hall has classes for every aga group. Hartbeeps, Baby balle( Tiny Talk & Mini Athletics for the younger age groups. Dancing, Fitness, Pilates & Yoga for all. U3A with varied classe8 for the older age rou The hall is run for the use of everyone. It is very popular for children's parties and is made available for any meeting required by the Residents. Associatlon, Forum commlttees and councillor's sur eries. Para 1.18 Additional Infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP referen Policy on grant making Para 1.38 There is a giving back pollcy In place whereby time only is considered to be given to deserving causes. Policy on social investment including program related investment Any new start up classes that are of benefit to the community are glven assistance in the way of time & special starting rate. Para 1.38 The Village Hall is run entirety by a Management Committee of dedicated volunteers, many of whom have served for the last 14 years. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Other
Achievements and Perfomiance SORP reference The Village Hall has enjoyed an extremely busy year. All classes are well attended. The Community Coffee morning whlch was set up two years ago is very popular with the older residents. Several have commented that it is the highlight of their week. Another benefit has been the various fund-raising events which have generated funds for local charities. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the cirCumstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Parn 1.20 Additional infonnatlon loptlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: All objectives have been met . Improvements & maintsnance have raised the profile of the hall to one of the best In the area. It is valued as the hub of the Village. Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 No fundraising objectives were set or expected but the generosity of those attending the weekly Community Coffee morning generated funds which wern donated to their nominated various charities. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 No investsnent other than with CAF Bank and a bullding society accounL Investment perfonnance against objectives Para 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The Charities finances are very healthy. There is plenty in reserve in a local building society as well as a reserve Gold Account Every effort is made to operate within income. The hall has had its best year yeL
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 The current and Gold accounts are used for cash flow and to date funds held in the Vernon Building Society have not been needed. Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £72.467 NIA Reasons for holding zero reseries Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.22 Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additlonal inforniatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Principal source of funds is rental by regular groups & casual weekend bookings. Para 1.47 Financially funds are healthy in the CAF Bank and Vemon Bullding Society. There is no desire to further invest funds. Investment policy and objectives including any Social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 Regarding social investmont the Community coffee mornings are appreciated by all. The present committee have served the hall & community for 14 years. They are all still willing. but have concerns about how long they can continue. The risk facing the management of the hall is that no younger volunteers are forthcoming. A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other Certain long serving committee members have said they may step down next year. so that would be a real problem if not re laced. Structure, Governance and Management Description of Charity's trusts". Management is regulated by the Declaration of Trust dated 1•t March 1959 Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Trust Deed How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Trust
(e g uiiincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 All Trustees are elected by the Committee Additional inforniation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: 3 Trustees have been in place for many years & take notice of any new guidance issued by the Charity Commission. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The Charity has 3 main Trustses who aro on the property deeds 1 of whlch Is on the main Committee. The Management Committee led by the Chainnan, assisted by the Treasurer, Booking Secretary & H& S person run the Vlllage Hall. The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Good contlnuous communication Is paramount between all hirers & particularly externally, with the local Residents, Association & Neighbourhood Forum especially since their previous meetin lace has closed. Relationship wrth any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative Charity Name High Lane War Memorial Village Hall High Lane Village Hall Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address 520063 Off Windlehurst Road High Lane Stockport SK6 8AB Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Dates acted If not for whol• year Name of person {or body) entitled to appoint trustee Ilf Trustee name Offlce lif any) COMMITTEE MAIN COMMirrEE MICHAEL MORTON DOROTHY GRAHAM JOYCE JAMES SUE FORRESTER LINDA MORTON JIM MOON CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIR TREASURER ARE RESPONSIBLE SECRETARY BOOKING SEC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMirrEE MEMBER COMMIThEE MEMBER COMMIThEE MEMBER FORALL MARGARET McDERMorr APPOINTMENTS CAROLE GIBSON MIKE STREET 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlrector name ortwasa roved
Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charty Trustee name Dates acted rf not for whole MARGARET WALLACE MICHAEL MORTON LESLIE BIRKS ALSO COMMITTEE CHAIR Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets The property is on land owned by the Stockport M B C and we held in this capacFty pay rates etc. We have no rent. The building was built in 199819 by local fund raising and grants within the communty Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects To continue to provide facilities for the benefit of all irrespective of race, gender, age, religion etc. This is a hall for the community run by people closely linked with the community whilst abiding by the objects of the Charty. As this is a Village Hall on council land in a council park, we are also fully aware of the requirements of the council and work dosely with them if needed. Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional Infomiation (optional) Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional information) Type of advlser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of key personnel details
Other o tional infonnation Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charty's truste85 Signature(sl Full name(s) Michael Morton Joyce James Position (eg Secretsry, Chair. etc) Chairmanrrrustee Treasurer 3rd May 2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES HIGH LANE WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL 520063 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 01101124 31112124 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds to thg n•aro¥t£ to thg nMrn•t É to the n•arest£ to th• ng8rost £ Total funds Last year to th• noamt £ A1 Receipts HIRE CHARGES FUND RAISINGIDONATIONS INTEREST ON CIA INTEREST ON GOLD ACCOUNT INTEREST ON VERNON ACCOUNT 32.417 255 16 143 1.625 32,417 255 16 143 1,825 32,466 5iXI 146 648 CHARITABLE COFFEE MORNING8 ross income or 2,300 36.756 2,31)0 36,756 1,125 34,893 A2 sset an (see tabl8). nvestment 8a tota 36,766 36,756 34,893 A3Pa CLEANING COUNCIL TAX WATER RATES ELECTRIC GAS FIRE PROTECTION I HEALTH & SAFETY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE INSURANCE REFUSE REMOVAL ADMINlphone.statloneryiPOSt.etcl BROADBAND MUSIC LIC I DATA PROTECTION CHARITABLE COFFEE MORNINGS Tea Coffee biscuits etc Charitable Donations 7,027 536 7,027 536 946 3.346 3,785 6.797 717 1.854 3.125 3,786 491 491 706 7,633 1,710 803 764 777 7.533 1,710 803 7.285 1,613 909 377 777 425 697 426 2,100 239 2,100 1.332 Sub total 30,240 30,240 26,169 A4 Asset and Investment urchases see table Capital Equipment 1,882 1,882 Sub total 1,882 1,88 6.948 32,12 32.122 33,10 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 1,78S 80.235 82.020
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 7,251 6.935 72,467 Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds CurTrnt Account Gold Account Vernon B S Charitable Coffee CASH Total cash lunds (agree balan with ripts and paymenls ac£ountls}) Frr Unrestrlctod funds to nearest £ 86,853 Restrlctsd funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Detrails Debtors PRS Liconce overpayrnent Fund to whlch asset bftlon Current valuè tlonal Detalls Co•t (optlonal) B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch a8set bolon Co8t loptlonal) 417,849 48,913 Curront valug tional Details Village Hall fixtures and fith'ngs B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fvnd to whlch relates Amount due tlonal Whon due tlonal Details Credf(ors overpaymenlslretumable deposits B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Sign Print Name Date of approval M P MORTON (cHAIRRUSTEE) J V JAMES (TREASURER) H S KEWLEY (CHECKER) .t>.Z>
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examineVs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of HIGH LANE WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL On accounts for the year ended 31 ST December 2024 Charity no (if any) 520063 Set out on page8 1to2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trusv) for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilitles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Acf). I report in respart of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. Independent examiner's statement Slgned: Date: 0310512025 Name: Helen Kewley Relevant profe85ional quallficationls) or body (if any): Accountant Address: 3 Bradwell Road Hazel Grove IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018