ST MARGARET'S-AT-CLIFFE VILLAGE HALL
The provision of a community facility for the residents of St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, for music, drama, lectures and meetings of various societies as required.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £16,711 for the year ended 31 December 2025, a worsening from the previous year's deficit of £6,398, largely due to the purchase of solar panels costing £18,017. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the financial condition is good, with unrestricted cash and bank balances totaling £74,927 at year-end. The charity maintains a reserves policy to keep a modest balance on the General Fund sufficient to meet normal outgoings.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy to maintain a modest balance on the General Fund only, so that there are sufficient resources to meet normal outgoings.”
Trustees
- Christine Lynn WATERMAN
- DAVID EDWARD JAMES HART
- Heather Berwick
- MARGARET ANNA HASLAM
- Marian Joan Andrews Mrs
- SANDY LIGGINS
- Shelagh Vines
- Tony Fielding
- Vivienne Verren
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £55k | £72k |
| 31/12/2024 | £60k | £66k |
| 31/12/2023 | £48k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £45k | £34k |
Common questions
Is ST MARGARET'S-AT-CLIFFE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £16,711 for the year ended 31 December 2025, a worsening from the previous year's deficit of £6,398, largely due to the purchase of solar panels costing £18,017. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the financial condition is good, with unrestricted cash and bank balances totaling £74,927 at year-end. The charity maintains a reserves policy to keep a modest balance on the General Fund sufficient to meet normal outgoings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.