ST. MARGARET'S HALL USERS GROUP
Provide first class Hall usage for the local Community in accordance with aims of our constitution.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £55,989 as of 31 March 2025, which the trustees describe as approximately 12 months of annual turnover. The charity reports a net deficit of £1,430 for the year, driven largely by capital project expenditures, but maintains that its capital and reserves position is sound. The trustees have set a policy to maintain designated reserves of £40,000 for capital projects and aim to keep liquid reserves equivalent to six months of turnover.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of income was hall bookings, which totalled £47,700.”
“purchased weekend caretaking /opening and closing services at £75 per weekend from Thomas Wayne.”
Trustees
- Clive Lesley Taylorchair
- Andrea Williams
- BILL UPTON
- Julie Margaret Sankey
- Louisa Jane Collingwood
- PAUL ALAN BOND
- ROGER LEE WHYBORN
- Stephen Alan Downing
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £48k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £36k |
| 31/03/2022 | £50k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £24k |
Common questions
Is ST. MARGARET'S HALL USERS GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £55,989 as of 31 March 2025, which the trustees describe as approximately 12 months of annual turnover. The charity reports a net deficit of £1,430 for the year, driven largely by capital project expenditures, but maintains that its capital and reserves position is sound. The trustees have set a policy to maintain designated reserves of £40,000 for capital projects and aim to keep liquid reserves equivalent to six months of turnover. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2013 | £5k | New Floor for St Margaret's Hall |