Charity number: 521108 ## **GOOSNARGH VILLAGE HALL** ## **Trustees’ annual report for the year ended 31 December 2021** Goosnargh Village Hall was established by a Declaration of Trust dated 2 April 1962 as varied by scheme of 8 November 1977. ## **Charitable objects:** Upon trust for the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Goosnargh and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions and in particular for use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. ## **Main activities:** The main activities of the charity, particularly in relation to those purposes for public benefit, have consisted of the hiring of the hall to community organisations and others at a level of fee which is commensurate with the charity’s objects. ## **Public benefit:** The trustees confirm that in the exercise of their duties and responsibilities they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. ## **Achievements and Performance:** Against a backdrop of curtailed operation due to the Covid 19 pandemic the charity has performed well with the assistance of a number of Business Interruption local authority grants. We hold regular meetings with our community groups to discuss their needs and to receive feedback on our current facilities. The village hall is a much-valued facility by the communities of Goosnargh and Whittingham but it was clear from the feedback received that the hall could be very cold making it uncomfortable for sedentary classes and meetings, particularly for our older users. A successful application was therefore mounted to the Lancashire Environmental Fund for a substantial grant to allow the fitting of energy efficient double-glazed windows which, together with a major upgrade of the central heating system, has provided a much more welcoming and comfortable environment within the hall. The global Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on a number of similar organisations to ourselves. The management committee were quick to expedite a number of control and risk management procedures to minimise the impact of the virus on our hirers and visitors. The charity continues to follow both national and local government guidelines and rules. ## **Financial review:** The statement of financial activities shows a net expenditure of £50,270 against an income of £58,191 including grant income. With an ageing building we believe that our net reserves are not incompatible with the trustees’ responsibilities for the maintenance, upkeep and insurance of the Trust property and its use for the purposes specified in the Deed. ## **Structure, governance and management** The charity is governed by a Trust Deed with all Trustees being fully cognisant with its requirements. Whittingham Parish Council is the Custodian Trustee of the charity and the charity is managed by a Committee of Management consisting of elected and representative members as prescribed in the Governing Document. The charity currently has seven elected trustees and three ex-officio or volunteer members. The management committee remains alert to identify such men and women with relevant competencies, common sense, judgment and integrity and who are also willing to bear the legal and financial responsibilities of the role of trustee. However, although local people able to commit the necessary time to discharge the duties of trustees diligently remain largely elusive to identify, the management committee is always looking to encourage new Trustees for as and when members retire. New trustees are familiarised with their duties by reference to induction materials and advisory booklets published periodically by the Charity Commission. ## **Reference and Administrative details:** Charity name: Goosnargh Village Hall Registered charity number: 521108 Charity’s correspondence address: Bushells Cottage, Mill Lane, Goosnargh, Preston PR3 2BJ ## **Trustees:** Mr Colin Gornall, Chair Mr Peter Pemberton, Secretary Mrs Helen Rossall Mr Harry Landless Mrs Michelle Woodburn Mr Andrew Brewer Mr Edward Titley ## **Declarations:** The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees: ……………………………………………………………………………………. PETER PEMBERTON Secretary Date: Year ended 315t De￿￿be[ 2021 Registered Charity Number: 521108 TOTAL 2020 Receipts Hire of Hall Grants from Preston CC Grant from Whittingham PC Grant from Lancs Environment Fund Donations WIFI & Line rent- Valley Churth Contribution for damage-bollardlfence Compensation- Uoyd5 Bank Sale of dtshwasher Sale of safe Water refund Investment Income 13733.00 8222.00 I(KK)o.00 500.00 12020.(K> 459.50 52.00 250.LM) 123.52 50.03 28.12 18920.12 867.00 18053.12 58191S3 , Deduct Debtors b/fwd NET INCOME 58191.83 Expenditure Rates & Water Rates Water & Sewerage Waste Water Insurance '. Lighting & Heating .Gas , Electncity 'Administration Expenses ', Repairs & Renewals ',Accountancv Building alterations Cleaning & Grounds 'CCIV & Security system ', Fire Prevention Licencing premises Miscellaneous ..Officers expen5e5 1132.87 371.86 147.01 1064.94 1016.83 1234.88 792.69 1008.tx) 1275.97 32.38 3455.55 336.00 38587.66 1469.49 833.40 477.60 932.22 180.00 98.64 846.31 50270.66 9730.37 460.00 9270.37 Deduct Creditors bl￿d NET EXPENDITURE 50270.66 NEfsuRPLUSIDEFIC .RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Fun¢ls Brought Forward 'TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD . REPRESEMfED BY BankAccounts 7921.17 8782.75 34176.01 25393.26 34176.01 42097.18 Main alc 06798060 Saver Aic 1466CJ560 Saver Aic 14084168 Saver A/c 13997060 Saver Wc 0￿62960 14617.82 3577.63 14729.92 3577.27 7(XK¢.00 2000.00 6690.95 177.87 34176.01 14693.91 207.82 Petty Cash 42097.18 Prepaared by Date Date JOJX. Jndependent Ewniner's Report to the Tn￿ee3 OfG￿￿h Hall Ch￿￿ty No $21108 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021. Bxsis of independent examitser's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity. and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the ￿Ounts. and seeking explanations from you trustees concerning any such matters. The pr(Kedtwes undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would b¢ required in an audiL and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view giv¢n by the accounts. llldependent examiner's slxlement In Connection with my examinalion. no matter has come to my attention to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a prow understanding of the accounts to be Teached. Sheila Warburton (Mrs) 7 Willow Grove Goosnargh Preston PR3 2DE 8 February 2021