Horsley Village Hall
Chair’s Annual Report.
2024 was another good year for the Hall and although bookings were slightly less than last year, they numbered 560 -over 10 a week.
In the early years after the new group came to office in 2014, we raised £275,000 before running out of steam. Thanks to the Horsley Parish Council, we were able to obtain a £75,000 Public Works Loan Board loan for 25 years. That was the spur that enabled us to get on, build the hall and open it in July 2019. It seems an incredible feat that last November we paid off the remainder of the loan – and we are now debt free!
As I said in last year’s report, David Pinion was beginning to stand back from the many roles he had and that has continued. Jane Holden also decided to reduce her commitments and left the Committee, but Andrea Thom and Janet Kent joined. It was disappointing we were unable to find a secretary. David has continued in that role for the present and we continue to widen the role played by other members.
Bookings were up c£900 at £23,535. We have lost some weekday regulars and have opportunities for additional day time bookings in the week.
Fundraising at £8,640 was up just over £2k. The new event – the open garden day -raised nearly £2k. The Fun Run raised £2,820 – and included once again a generous donation from our President’s wife, of a similar to our profit for the race. Other events have developed as we move forwards.
The family and friends of Norah Turner – a stalwart of Horsley - who died late in the year - generously came together to buy a clock for outside the front of the building and a bench situated on the rec. in front of the hall The committee were very pleased to accept these gifts in Norah’s memory.
Our general balance of £27,597 is above our agreed balance retained for emergencies enabling us to now to move on to other projects.
The benefits of the additional heating put in last year were felt particularly during the winter months – managing electricity costs remain a key objective.
Towards the end of the year, we planned for Solar panels including batteries etc. to be installed in 2025. It is pleasing to confirm that our grant application to Garfield Weston for £5,000 – 50% of the cost – has been successful and once planning permission has been confirmed, we will move forward.
Lisa Davé Chair February 2025
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Brief Report for HVH AGM 24.2.25 My sincere apologies for not being able to be with you this evening I'm afraid I have seriously hurt rny back 8nd l am not only in a lot of pain. but baslc8lly unable to walk I have reviewed the 2024 Accounts and l am happy to confirm that. in my view, they reflect an accurate and correct position of the HVH'S financial situation I don't wish to steal Emma's comrnents. but very briefly you will see the surplus for the year is £2.673 which is highly credible The most exciting event ot the financial year is that we have managed to repay. early. the loan we took out to help build the Hall. This early repayment has benefited us by savings on the interest Emma has done another very professionaljob of keeping the financial CordS and we are very fortunate to have her as the Treasurer. She is now keeping the records of 8 £30.000 business. which involves a lot of work I would like to minute a"thank you" to her for all her hard work over the year. Long may she continue to support the HVH- no pressure Emma! Best wishes and I hope you have a productive AGM Roger PS. I have told Emma that if requested. and if there Is not a long Ilne of volunteers. I 8m prepared to do 8notheryear checkingthe accounts L...f:-.,