THE MEMORIAL HALL OSWESTRY
Public Hall in the centre of Oswestry with 8 rooms available to let, ranging from holding 6 people to 200. The purpose of the charity is to allow community use of the building, and provide a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment to enable positve community impact. The hall provides a range of volunteer and work experience opportunities to the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,600 for the year ending June 30, 2025, with total income of approximately £72,900 against costs of £66,300. The trustees report that the hall's financial performance had been recovered and that it was re-established as a valued community venue. However, the filing also highlights significant past governance weaknesses, including a period where only the Chair remained in post and the absence of a Management Committee.
What the accounts disclose
“The accounts showed income of c£72.9k in the year to 30th June 2025, comprising: Lettings/hire: £55.5k” — page 1
Trustees
- VIVIEN EUNICE JANE BYRNEchair
- David Michael Kynaston
- madeline moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £73k | £66k |
| 30/06/2024 | £49k | £43k |
| 30/06/2023 | £43k | £63k |
| 30/06/2022 | £27k | £27k |
| 30/06/2021 | £27k | £27k |
Common questions
Is THE MEMORIAL HALL OSWESTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,600 for the year ending June 30, 2025, with total income of approximately £72,900 against costs of £66,300. The trustees report that the hall's financial performance had been recovered and that it was re-established as a valued community venue. However, the filing also highlights significant past governance weaknesses, including a period where only the Chair remained in post and the absence of a Management Committee.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2006 | £5k | If walls had eyes |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2005 | £5k | Replacement floor and roof insulation |