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2025-12-31-accounts

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CHARITY COMMISSION _HIGH LANE WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL Se eatin FOR ENGLAND AND WALES P Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 01/01/2025 To 31/12/2025

Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Last year funds funds funds tothe nearest £ to the nearest£ to the nearest£ to the nearest£ to the nearest£ Ai Receipts HIRE CHARGES ais] (Sd SSCt«CS:«SdSCdC FUNDRAISINGIDONATIONS [CS TCC CdETTTCSCSCSCSdCSC TTCCdSCS INTERESTONCIAINTEREST iC Cd TTTCCCCSdCS CS SSC INTEREST ONVERNONAICON GOLD ACCOUNT[zea] [CT TSSes |ee«dT[SSC] A | |__—SCSCi CHARITABLE a ns ll a) COFFEEMORNINGS| 2,350) TTC“[|[S@YTSCOCO] 80] | INTEREST=5g ||-| re [|2«2,300 ub total (Gross income for AR) 38,406 38,406 36,756)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Categories Details Unrestrictedfunds Restrictedfunds Endowmentfunds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ NAS |NET (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ a == Details; Fundasset tobelongs which Costsh (on(optional) Currentoptional value = ——= Details; Fundasset to belongs which Cost (op(optional) Currentoptional value Detailsi liabilityFund torelateswhich Amountoptionaldue Whenoptionaldue = an= = Signed by one or two trustees on : , Date of behalf of all the trustees Sune Pian Praenie approval ff ae 4 ee M P MORTON (CHAIR/TRUSTEE) 13/03/2026 GO, lbh ‘ JV JAMES (TREASURER) 13/03/2026 | De hile eee H KEWLEY (ACCOUNTANT) 43/03/2026

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|| . | CHARITY COMMISSION | Independent examiner's report on the |j a FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts | Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees HIGH LANE WAR MEMORIAL VILLAGE HALL | | On accounts for the year | 31% December 2025 Charity no | 520063 | ended (if any) | | report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2025. | Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the | | basis of report accounts(“the Act”).in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 | | | 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, | under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. | have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission | | Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me | e the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 | cause toof believe the Charities that in,Act; anyor material respect: | | e the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or e the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements | concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities | | (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement | | that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter | considered as part of an independent examination. | | | have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection —_ | | with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in | order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. | | | | Name: | Helen Kewley 4g 1 Relevant professional qualification(s) or body | | (if any): | | Address: | Bradwell Road |

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| Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
| guidance(see CC32, forIndependent examiners). examination of charity accounts: directions and |
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@;| CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

From 1/1/2025 Period start date To 31/12/2025

Period end date

Charity name: High Lane War Memorial Village Hall

Charity registration number: 520063

Objectives and Activities

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||||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |a| |Summary|of the|purposes|of|||Para|1.17| |the|charity|as|set|out|in|its|The|Village|Hall|is|held|in|Trust|for the|use| |governing|document|of|inhabitants|of the|village|and| |surrounding|neighbourhood| |Summary|of the|main|Het|1.17 and|The Village|Hall|has classes|for every age| |activities|in|relation|to|those|group.|Hartbeeps,|Tiny|Talk &|Mini| |purposes|for the|public|Athletics|for the younger|age|groups.| |benefit,|in|particular,|the|Dancing,|Box|n|Burn,|Fitness|&Yoga|for| |activities,|projects|or|services|all.|U3A|with|varied|classes|for|the|older|.| |identified|in|the|accounts.|age|groups.| |Statement|confirming|Para|1.18|The|hall|is|run|for the|use|of everyone.|It| |whether the|trustees|have|is|very|popular|for children’s|parties|and| |had|regard|to|the|guidance|is made|available|for any|meeting| |issued|by|the|Charity|required|by|the|Residents’|Association,| |Commission|on|public|Forum|committees|and|councillor’s| |benefit|surgeries.|

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|||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Para|1.38|There|is|a|giving|back|policy|in|place| |Policy|on|grant|making|whereby|time|only|is|considered|to|be| |given|to|deserving|causes|under the| |hospice|of the|Village|hall.| |Policy|on|social|investment|Any|new start|up|classes|that are|of| |including|program|related|Para|1.38|benefit to the community|are|given| |investment|assistance|in|the way|of time & special| |starting|rate.| |The|Village|Hall|is|run|entirely|by|a| |Para|1.38|Management|Committee|of dedicated| |Contribution|made|by|volunteers,|many|of whom|have|served| |volunteers|for the|last|15|years.|Most members|over| |80|years|of age.| |ee|caren|| Re|ee| |Achievements|and Performance|

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Pe ee, Poo TP ee The Village Hall has enjoyed an extremely Summary of the main busy year. achievements of the charity, All classes are well attended. identifying the difference the hcimerends The Community Coffee morning which charity’s work has made to : was set up three years ago is very popular the circumstances of its with the older residents. Several have beneficiaries and any wider commented that it is the highlight of their benefits to society as a week. whole. Another benefit has been the various fund-raising events such as Tea Dances have generated funds for local charities.

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||||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Additional|information|(optional)| |You|may|choose|to|include|further|statements|where|relevant|about:| |All|objectives|have|been|met.| |Improvements|&|maintenance|have|raised| |Achievements|against|Para|1.41|the|profile|of the|hall|to|one|of the|best|in| |objectives|set|the|area.|It|is|valued|as|the|hub|of the| |Village.| |No|fundraising|objectives|were|set|or| |expected|but|the|generosity|of those| |Performance|of fundraising|attending|the weekly|Community|Coffee| |activities|against|objectives|||Para|1.41|morning|generated|funds which were| |set|donated|to|their|nominated|various| |charities|For example|Air Ambulance|&| |Christie|Hospital.| |No|investment|other|than|with|CAF|Bank| |and|a Vernon|building|society|account.| |Investment|performance|Para|1.41| |against|objectives| |ee|ee|ee| |Financial|Review| |Review|of the|charity’s|Para|1.21|The|Charities|finances|are|very|healthy.| |financial|position|at the|end|There|is|plenty|in|reserve|in|a|local| |of the|period|building|society|as well|as|a|reserve|Gold| |Account.|Every|effort|is|made|to|operate| |within|income.|The|hall|has|had|its|best| |year|yet.| |policy|for|holding|reserves|The|current|and|Gold|accounts|are|used| |stating|why|they|are|held|for|cash|flow and|to|date|funds|held|in|the|

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Vernon Building Society have not been
needed.
reserves
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Principal source offunds is rental by
The charity’s principal
sources offunds (including
Pa! 1.47
any fundraising)
Financially funds are healthy in the CAF
Bank and Vernon Building Society.
Investment policy and Allowablefunds have been invested as
objectives including any prealicg INE? per the constitution.
social investment policy
adopted Regarding social investment the
Community coffee mornings are
appreciated by all.
The present committee have served the
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46
risks facing the charity all still willing, but have concerns about
how long they can continue.
The risk facing the management ofthe
hall is that noyoungervolunteers are
forthcoming.
Certain long serving committee members
Other have said theymay step down nextyear,
so thatwould be a real problem if not
replaced.
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s
trusts:
Management is regulated by the
Declaration ofTrust dated 1°*March 1956
How is the charity Para 1.25 Trust
constituted?

Structure, Governance and Management

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

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All Trustees are elected by the Committee
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3 Trustees have been in place for many years & take notice of any new guidance Policies and procedures issued by the Charity Commission. adopted for the induction and | Par 1-51 training of trustees The Charity has 3 main Trustees 1 of The charity’s organisational whom is on the Management Committee. structure and any wider Chairman/ Trustee. The Management ~ | network with which the fare 1 Committee, led by the Chairman, is charity works assisted by the Treasurer, Booking Secretary & H&S person to run the Village Hall.

Good continuous communication is paramount between all hirers & Relationship with any related | Para 1.51 particularly externally, with the local parties Residents’ Association & Neighbourhood Forum especially since their previous meeting place has closed. Gteeuan ee

Reference and

uses number ‘~~ eet menos address High Lane Stockport SK6 8AB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if esi korn (or es en ee oom. | 1|MICHAELMORTON MANGOMMTTEE | gn tem ARE ‘(CHAIRMAN | 2[DOROTHYGRAHAM_—~(VICECHAIR. | 3|JOYCEJAMES —=~=S=TREASURER 4[SUEFO R ESTER | =| RESPONSIBLE | —+(|SECRETARY] 5|LINDAMORTON __—([BOOKINGSEC_ | —~=S=«| FORALL 6[JIMMOONSSSMEALTHASAFETY | MEMBER {macnn MEMBER ae MEMBER Sl — a | kc a NES AN Se EST AEE, NEON Oa A EE SE eae Se ee yo(<) svittudoxe tolits to ome NG EI cee a COE EE ROCs hesit bide vie dl |ee| tae | ery,ener Coens ON gent creme w Corporate trustees — names of the directors at the date the report was approved ee ee rere ee aee

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

| Trusteename | Dates actedifnotforwholeyear| —E———EEEMARGARET EE eee eee MICHAEL MORTON WALLACE! S SROMSW|TSW SrBs Tim |ALSO COMMITTEEeres WnsCHAIR | | LESLIE BIRKS | HST SRI SEs EAM | PONSA OF Sree ISHTO | | eesee ee | eee TEE pfA | viierts barataings || 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 capacity pay rates etc. We have no rent. The building was built in 1998/9 by local fund raising and grants within the community

Name and objects of the To continue to provide facilities for the benefit of all charity on whose behalf the | irrespective of race, gender, age, religion etc. This is a hall for assets are held and how this | the community run by people closely linked with the falls within the custodian community whilst abiding by the objects of the Charity. As this charity’s objects is a Village Hall on council land in a council park, we are also fully aware of the requirements of the council and work closely with them if needed.

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and

addresses of advisers

(Optional information)

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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