2023-12-31-accounts - Denstone Village Hall

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 Jan 2023 Period start dats To 31 Dec 2023 Period end date Charity name: Den8tone Village Hall Charity registration number: 522652 Objectives and Activities SORP r•f•r•n¢• Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To provide buildings, facilities and open space to allow children/young people, elderly/old people, other charities/voluntary bodies and the general public to pursue ed ucation/training and sport/recreation for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Denstone and its immediate vicinity without distinction of sex, political or religious or other opinions Runs a Community Centre Provision of a hall, meeting room, kitchen and storeroom for use by community groups. These include a club for the elderly. 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 confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1,17and Para 1.18 The trustees aim is to provide, maintain and improve a space for use by the community, Addltlonal Informatlon {optional} You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP refèrence Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment PBra 1.38 The hall is run by volunteers with the exception of a paid caretaker and cleaner. The volunteers run typically 5 events during the year to raise additional funds to help cover ongoing maintenance and enhancements Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance SORP referenGe The Art Group meet most Tuesday evenings and other village organisations such Garden Guild, Women's Institute met once or twice per month. The Tuesday Club which caters for senior citizens continues to meet on the first Tuesday of each month. The hall was also used for church fund raising events and funeral teas for deceased villagers. The Parish Council holr their meetings monthly The Amateur Dramatic group (Denstone Players) continues and performed two plays and a pantomime in the hall during 2023. There are also weekly Pilates, Yoga and ballet activities for local residents. 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 Five fund raising events were held durin8 2023. These were all successful. The village Christma5 Lights were again supported by the Hall but this year fully funded by donations. The external claddin8 of the hall was renewed to protect its long term survival. Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: A long term development plan for the hall was produced. In particular it was determined that the wooden external cladding needed replacement. This was achieved in September 2023 Achievements against objectives set P8ra 1.41 Of the £24000 cost of the cladding. £19000 was covered by donations, grants and specific fund raising activitie5. Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 The Village Hall has a deposit account in addition to the current account. At the end of 2023 this contained c£5600. This is equivalent to approximately 50% of the annual running costs. Para 1.22 Para 1.22 £5600 Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Hire fees from users of the hall. Fund raising events such as lunches The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Par8 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 Para 1.25 Trust deed including conveyance of land dated 1947 Unincorporated organisation How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 'ated 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 Majority nominated by village organisations at Annual General Meetin8 in March. These then elect four other trustees. Up to a further four may be coopted. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Given weblink to CC3 or copy of CC3a if do not have internet access Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 Member of Support Staffordshire Village Halls Network 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 Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity's principal address Denstone Village Hall 522652 Village Hall College Road Denstone, Uttoxeter Staffs ST14 SHR

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Office (If any Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee namo Name of person (or body) entStled toa oint trustee ifan N Turner Chairman Womens Institute uesday Club PCCIMothers Union S Robins D Shooter Denstone Players Garden Guild R Cope G Brown Until 7 February Ballet Class M Shermer Denstone Matters D Boden Tom Boden Memorial Sports Trust R Beaumont L Shooter S Smith J Bostock R Smith Secretary Treasurer 10 11 Vice Chairman Until 9 March 12 13 R Forrester Until 9 March 14 K Stratton S Parkes Parish Council 15 16 From 9 March From 9 March Womens Institute J Whiteland 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re Director name ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Date8 acted If not for whole ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets 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 infomation (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information

Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(3> Position (eg Secretsry9 Chair, etc) SUSRAJNE E112ABEfH CHrtI £c@C-fAIy Data

DENSTOY4E VILLAGE HALL RECEIVfS & PAYMENTS ACCOUWT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3111 DECEMBER 2023 Rece Hire of Hall Fund Raising Table Top Sale 9175.00 Internet 604.01 Building Works 266.20 Carelaker 20.00 Cleaner 198.17 Cleaning Supplies 107.26 Electricity 12,553.46 Equient 225.15 Equipment Repairs 50.26 Gardener 8.{m) Insuran( 2.028.64 MisttllanS (inc defib) 2.12l.68 Music LiceDce 494.44 24.(M)O. 1,972.30 1.560.¢J) 131.61 1.424.17 623.36 56.96 2(K).(Ki 1230.15 552.87 139.20 l99.41 417.(A) Christm&8 Lights Car Park tkynations Donations Fish & Chi Marslons Car Park [kntiOn New Year Lunches 49 Club- Swplus in Year Servicing 5,913.84 Stationery Water W&ste Di4 Loss in Year 675.(K) 379.60 TOTAL 34 063.67 TOTAL 34 063.67 SUMMARY OF BANK POS[0 Clos 3111 Current Alc Dep)sit Alc Cash in Hand 49 Current Alc 11.529.1 I 8,853.40 150J8 336.IM) 6.602.41 5,666.91 228.25 1457.68 DeFXlSit Alc Cash in Hand 49 Current Alc 20.869.09 14,955.25 Loss in Year 5.913.84 Inmyop 0 they repyatyt a tnje and fair view of the financial sItIon and events thring the year. F E BRINDLEY FCMA. CGMA 3 1st JaDuary 2024