EMERSONS GREEN VILLAGE HALL
The Charity has the general aim of contributing to the quality of life of local people and organisations by providing facilities for recreation and leisure time activities. The facilities are provided in the interest of social welfare and are available for anyone needing them. By hiring facilities to business users, the Charity is able to offer facilities at a reduced cost to community groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £31,554 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting from planned investments and lower-than-expected income. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £96,674 are marginally below their policy target of £100,000–£120,000, though they state that reduced staffing levels have lowered the required 6-month operating cost buffer to £90,000. The trustees are focused on achieving a balanced budget in 2026 to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“At the end of 2025, our cash reserves stood at £96,674, which is marginally below the range set out in our Reserves Policy” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anthony Gavin Palomeque
- Dr Claire Elizabeth Ruggiero
- Dr Vipin Raj Kaushal Seetohul
- James Andrew Smith
- Kimberley Claire Cox
- Kinga Justyna Skomra
- Mathew Downes
- Tracy Cannard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £185k | £217k |
| 31/12/2024 | £178k | £175k |
| 31/12/2023 | £136k | £157k |
| 31/12/2022 | £129k | £143k |
| 31/12/2021 | £101k | £95k |
Common questions
Is EMERSONS GREEN VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £31,554 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting from planned investments and lower-than-expected income. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £96,674 are marginally below their policy target of £100,000–£120,000, though they state that reduced staffing levels have lowered the required 6-month operating cost buffer to £90,000. The trustees are focused on achieving a balanced budget in 2026 to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.