LANSDOWN HALL AND GALLERY
Provision of hall and gallery space for community use for exhibitions, performances, workshops, film screenings and private functions.
Objects
1) FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION IN THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN STROUD AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS IN PARTICULAR BY THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY ARTS SPACE AND GALLERY WITH A FOCUS ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.2) TO PROVIDE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF STROUD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE THE NEED FOR SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THEIR LIVES.?
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £2,976 for the year ended 31st March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £35,948. However, the trustees report that reserves generated from hiring fees are insufficient to meet all maintenance requirements, and there are currently no funds available for the next phase of renovation projects. The charity relies on fundraising and grants to supplement its income from hall rentals and bar receipts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Abigail Lucy Wood
- Diana Juliet Humphrey
- FREDERICK CHARLES WARD
- MS JO BOUSFIELD
- Stella Christine Parkes
- Susannah Faith Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £95k | £92k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £79k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £87k |
| 31/03/2022 | £72k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £44k | £41k |
Common questions
Is LANSDOWN HALL AND GALLERY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £2,976 for the year ended 31st March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £35,948. However, the trustees report that reserves generated from hiring fees are insufficient to meet all maintenance requirements, and there are currently no funds available for the next phase of renovation projects. The charity relies on fundraising and grants to supplement its income from hall rentals and bar receipts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2010 | £10k | Floor and light to encourage community involvement and active health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2005 | £5k | Disabled Toilet |