HARWELL VILLAGE HALL
Village HallProvision of community facilities for all in Harwell Village without discrimination at lowest possible cost.
Objects
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF HARWELL AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, AND IN PARTICULAR FOR USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £72,548 against a Charity Bank loan of £45,811. The trustees note that while utility costs remain high, fixed-term contracts have secured future certainty, removing the immediate financial threat to the hall's viability. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were found during their examination.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/06/2015)
Trustees
- Dr Alison Patricia Fautleychair
- Claire Hackett
- Duncan Chappell
- Giles Barwell
- Sue Greatbanks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £52k |
| 31/03/2024 | £90k | £72k |
| 31/03/2023 | £57k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £96k | £96k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £35k |
Common questions
Is HARWELL VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £72,548 against a Charity Bank loan of £45,811. The trustees note that while utility costs remain high, fixed-term contracts have secured future certainty, removing the immediate financial threat to the hall's viability. The independent examiner confirmed no material matters were found during their examination. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/07/2025 | £20k | Installation of an Air Source heat pump |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2021 | £7k | Rooflight ventilation of Harwell Village Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2016 | £9k | Harwell Village Hub Grand Opening Ceremony |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2006 | £4k | Furniture replacement |