BURSLEDON VILLAGE HALL CHARITABLE TRUST
To provide a sound and attractive village hall with the necessary facilities for meetings, lectures, physical fitness and dance classes, communal meals, parties and entertainment, for the safe use of the everyone without distinction in the community with the objective of enhancing the quality of life and spirit of the said community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £4,139 for the financial year, which the trustees attribute largely to the investment in solar panels. Despite this loss, the charity achieved its highest hiring income on record and holds unrestricted reserves of £72,136, which meets its policy target of maintaining a minimum of six months of unrestricted expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The Hall had the highest hiring income on record”
“The Trust will continue to follow the Charity Commission guidelines of a minimum of 6 months to be held in Unrestricted reserves”
Trustees
- DAVID BRIAN REGINALD HUGHESchair
- Anne Elizabeth Hallett
- Christopher Reginald Orton
- DENZIL CLARK
- David Bailey
- Diana Orton
- Elizabeth Jane Given
- Judith Betty Harckham
- Kathleen Rose Budd
- Lesley Fairweather
- Martin Anthony Bridger
- Michael Hugh Vaughan
- Peter Clifford Taylor
- Rev JOHN PAWSON
- Simon James Findlay Goodison
- Stephen Brian Hallett
- Trevor Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £59k | £64k |
| 30/09/2024 | £51k | £61k |
| 30/09/2023 | £51k | £41k |
| 30/09/2022 | £43k | £48k |
| 30/09/2021 | £31k | £30k |
Common questions
Is BURSLEDON VILLAGE HALL CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £4,139 for the financial year, which the trustees attribute largely to the investment in solar panels. Despite this loss, the charity achieved its highest hiring income on record and holds unrestricted reserves of £72,136, which meets its policy target of maintaining a minimum of six months of unrestricted expenditure.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/11/2012 | £4k | Lighting Equipment |