GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL
Operation of Village Hall, Sports Pavilion and playing fields in the village of Burton, Wirral.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHICH IS THE PARISHES AS AT 1925 OF BURTON AND PUDDINGTON AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MEMBERS FROM TIME TO TIME SUCH OTHER DISTRICTS THE MEMBERS SHALL DEEM APPROPRIATE, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE, DISABILITY OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £6,489 for the year, leaving unrestricted reserves at £216,118. The trustees' report notes that while the charity is sustainable, it faces rising oil and water costs and requires future fundraising to finance significant refurbishment and modernisation plans.
What the accounts disclose
“As normal, recurring outgoings are in the order of £50,000 per annum the Trustees attempt to maintain two years of free & unrestricted reserves.” — page 5
“During the year, Gladstone Village Hall charged bar rent for the 12 month period of £2,000 (2024: £2,000) to GVH Facilities Limited.” — page 18
“The profits of GVH Facilities Limited will be gift aided to Gladstone Village Hall. This amounted to £25,671 (2024: £18,850).” — page 18
“During the year, Gladstone Village Hall charged bar rent for the 12 month period of £2,000 (2024: £2,000) to GVH Facilities Limited.” — page 18
“The profits of GVH Facilities Limited will be gift aided to Gladstone Village Hall. This amounted to £25,671 (2024: £18,850).” — page 18
“During the year, Gladstone Village Hall charged bar rent for the 12 month period of £2,000 (2024: £2,000) to GVH Facilities Limited.” — page 18
“The profits of GVH Facilities Limited will be gift aided to Gladstone Village Hall. This amounted to £25,671 (2024: £18,850).” — page 18
“The charity holds 100% of the shareholdings, namely 1 ordinary share of £1, in its wholly owned subsidiary company GVH Facilities Limited which is incorporated in England & Wales.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Daniel Bradley
- John Guy Tilby
- Mark Chidley
- NEIL JOHN STURMEY
- michael john carlyle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £75k | £69k |
| 31/12/2024 | £83k | £63k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £34k |
| 31/12/2022 | £37k | £30k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £23k |
Common questions
Is GLADSTONE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £6,489 for the year, leaving unrestricted reserves at £216,118. The trustees' report notes that while the charity is sustainable, it faces rising oil and water costs and requires future fundraising to finance significant refurbishment and modernisation plans. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.