## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From** 01/01/2023 **To** 31/12/2023 **Charity name:** Beckbury Village Hall
**Charity registration number:** 522477
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To administer and manage the land and
building known as Beckbury Village Hall for
the purposes of: physical and mental
training and recreation, through the
medium of reading and recreation rooms,
library, lectures, classes or other leisure-
time occupation, as may be found
expedient, for improving the conditions of
life of the inhabitants of the Parish of
Beckbury, and of the surrounding district
without distinction of sex, or of political, or
religious or other opinions.|
|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.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|The charity’s main activities over the past
year have focused on advancing our
purpose of enhancing physical and mental
well-being through accessible recreational
and educational opportunities for the
residents of the Parish of Beckbury and the
surrounding district. To this end, we have
offered various leisure-time activities
designed to improve the quality of life in our
community, including social evenings,
musical events, and hosting travelling
theatre performances.
These initiatives have served as vital
resources for residents, providing not only
opportunities for personal development and
community engagement but also promoting
health and well-being through structured
activities. As reflected in the financial
accounts, these projects have delivered
meaningful impact to the local population,
consistent with our stated aims.|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees confirm that they have had
due regard to the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public benefit when
reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives
and in planning future activities|
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## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
## **Achievements and Performance**
||SORP reference||
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|The charity’s main achievements this year
include the provision of the Village Hall as
a welcoming and versatile venue bringing
meaningful benefits to the residents of
Beckbury and surrounding areas. By
hosting a diverse range of events, such as
children's parties, school assemblies,
musical performances, theatre events, local
elections, and local business meetings, the
Village Hall has strengthened community
ties, supported family and social cohesion,
and provided an inclusive space for
celebration, reflection, and engagement.
Musical and theatre performances have
offered opportunities for cultural enrichment
and youth engagement. Social gatherings
and recreational events have also
promoted mental well-being and reduced|
social isolation among community members of all ages. By serving as a space for local elections, the Village Hall has supported democratic participation, while hosting local business events has contributed to local economic growth and the viability of small enterprises. The impact of the charity's work has therefore been felt at multiple levels: it has improved the well-being and connectedness of individuals, promoted a sense of community and civic engagement, and provided wider benefits to society by enhancing social cohesion and supporting the local economy. These achievements align closely with the charity’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the residents of Beckbury and surrounding areas, reflecting our mission to provide inclusive, accessible opportunities for physical, mental, and social enrichment.
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41||
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41||
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41||
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|**Financial Review**|||
|---|---|---|
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of the reporting period, the
charity held a total balance of £33,401.77.
This balance includes funds managed
within the Treasurer’s account, providing
financial stability for the charity’s ongoing
operations and enabling continued support
of our community activities and
maintenance of the Village Hall as a
resource for local residents.|
|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The trustees have adopted a policy of
holding a modest reserve fund to ensure
financial resilience. This reserve is
maintained to provide a contingency in the
event of unforeseen emergencies or urgent
needs, thereby safeguarding the charity’s
ability to continue its operations and meet
community needs without disruption.|
|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£1,136.65|
|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|N/A|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47||
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46||
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|
Para 1.25|Scheme dated 26 September 1933 as
varied by scheme dated 8 August 1962, as
amended by resolution dated 2 February
2017.|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Unincorporated.|
|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|Selection takes place via election at the
AGM. Any parishioner attending the AGM
will be eligible to nominate any member
including themselves. The nomination must
be seconded and if necessary, a vote will
take place. The elected members will
appoint the officers from amongst
themselves. The elected members shall be
appointed for 12-months commencing at
the end of the AGM and expiring at the
AGM the following year. All elected
members shall step down at the AGM but
may be re-elected if nominated and willing
to stand.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51||
|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
|Charity name|Beckbury Village Hall|
|---|---|
|Other name the charity uses||
|Registered charity number|522477|
|Charity’s principal address|Beckbury Village Hall
Beckbury
Shropshire
TF11 9DG|
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
|**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**|**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**|**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**|**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**|**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**|
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||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for**
**whole year**|**Name of person (or body)**
**entitled to appoint trustee (if**
**any)**|
|1|Ian Field|Chair|||
|2|EmilyLister|Treasurer|||
|3|Annabel Porter|Secretary|||
|4|David De
Courcy||||
|5|Judith Gibbins||||
|6|James Paice||||
|7|Clive Punter||||
|8|Peter Ward||||
**– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved**
**Director name N/A**
## **Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity**
|**Trustee name**|**Dates acted if not for whole year **||
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ~~—~~ **Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisors (Optional Information) Type of adviser Name Address N/A Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ~~OS~~ **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
**N/A** ~~OC~~ **Other optional information** ~~BS~~
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed**
|**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**|Annabel Porter
~~a~~|
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|**Position (e.g. Secretary,**|Secretary|
|**Chair, etc.)**||
|**Date**|27 October 2024|
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
eècLe>Jew ILLaGE k4A LL
On accounts for the year
ended
Charity no
(if any)
Set out on pages
(remember lo include Ihp n>op tlii¥thbd.f* Af hAAJ4.'
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended i MM I YYY) .
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
{ the Act").
Responsibilities and
basis of report
I 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, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act,. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or
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.
I 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.
Pleas
e words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date..
Name..
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
rr) e>A
IER
OGt 2018
(if any):
Address".
Section B
Disclosure
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.
IER
Oct 2018