BUCKLAND OLD SCHOOL TRUST
Providing a village hall for the use of group activities i.e. parties, classes, meeting place etc
Objects
(A) THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE INHABITANTS OF BUCKLAND AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE; AND (B) THE PROMOTION OF THE RELIGIOUS AND OTHER CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS, BUCKLAND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a loss of £28,410 for the year ending 31 March 2025, reducing its net assets from £116,338 to £87,928. The trustees consider that reserves held are sufficient to continue the support of the charity in future years. The independent examiner noted that matters came to their attention during the examination which have been addressed for forthcoming accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew Swaby
- Heather McKenna
- Linda Oatley
- Martin James-Griffiths
- Noelle Morgan
- Rev Sally Ann Bottomer
- Richard Martin Peel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £42k | £40k |
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £35k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £58k |
| 31/03/2023 | £24k | £19k |
| 31/03/2022 | £31k | £17k |
Common questions
Is BUCKLAND OLD SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a loss of £28,410 for the year ending 31 March 2025, reducing its net assets from £116,338 to £87,928. The trustees consider that reserves held are sufficient to continue the support of the charity in future years. The independent examiner noted that matters came to their attention during the examination which have been addressed for forthcoming accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/12/1997 | £111k | "Buckland Village Hall - Refurbishment" |