THE ALCONBURY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL CHARITY
To provide and maintain a Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Alconbury and Alconbury Weston. It is available for hire to local community user groups on a regular basis, and for hire to private and commercial users. The Hall is a large modern building suitable for a wide range of uses from small theatrical productions to wedding receptions.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISHES OF ALCONBURY AND ALCONBURY WESTON IN THE COUNTY OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION, SPORTING AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATIONS, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £15,731.33 for the year, resulting in a decrease in carried forward charity funds from £93,528.55 to £77,797.22. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Ann Adams
- Christopher Andrew Pinn
- Richard Vanbergen
- Sarah Grace Button
- Tom MacLennan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £39k | £54k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £22k |
| 31/12/2022 | £24k | £73k |
| 31/12/2021 | £17k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £13k | £33k |
Common questions
Is THE ALCONBURY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY HALL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £15,731.33 for the year, resulting in a decrease in carried forward charity funds from £93,528.55 to £77,797.22. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable regulations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2025 | £20k | Construction of Storage Facility |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/07/2004 | £6k | Memorial Hall Car Park |