PETHAM VILLAGE HALL
PROVISION OF A BUILDING FOR THE USE OF LOCAL CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS TO HOLD MEETINGS ETC AND FACILITIES FOR ADULT EDUCATION. ALSO TO PROVIDE A VENUE FOR PRIVATE HIRERS FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS, CHILDREN'S PARTIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SIMILAR FUNCTIONS
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ESTABLISH AND RUN A VILLAGE HALL AND TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF PETHAM IN KENT("AREA OF BENEFIT") WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,463 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by donations and grants that offset an operating deficit from hall lettings. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £56,618, which the trustees maintain to cover day-to-day expenditure and act as a back-stop reserve. The trustees note that expenditure costs are expected to increase due to global market shocks, but the charity has fixed its electricity tariff and benefits from self-generated solar power.
What the accounts disclose
“PVH seeks to maintain a combined total of £5,000 in its current and business reserve deposit accounts at NatWest Bank to cover day-to-day expenditure and refunds of damage deposits. Further reserves are held in a deposit account at NatWest requiring 35 day’s notice of withdrawals, and a corporate tracker account at the Hanley Economic Building Society.” — page 5
“residents of the village using the hall for social gatherings continued to receive a 50% discount that was funded by a £250 grant from Petham Parish Council.” — page 2
“Petham Parish Events CIC (a not-for-profit community interest company) hired the hall regularly to hold various social events up to April 12th 2026 when the company’s use of the hall was transferred to the newly-formed: Petham Community and Social Welfare Association.”
“residents of the village using the hall for social gatherings continued to receive a 50% discount that was funded by a £250 grant from Petham Parish Council.” — page 2
“Petham Parish Events CIC (a not-for-profit community interest company) hired the hall regularly to hold various social events up to April 12th 2026 when the company’s use of the hall was transferred to the newly-formed: Petham Community and Social Welfare Association.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 6
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; other trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/07/2016)
Trustees
- Darren Theo Page
- Dave Selwyn
- Gillian Margaret Miller
- MATTHEW JAMES KINGSLAND
- MICHALA MOYS
- Mary Elizabeth Henderson
- Mayra Andrea Vicente Martinez
- Norman Edward Clark
- Peter Jeffrey Coombs
- Scott Seaman Digby Collins
- Sharon Acaster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £51k | £37k |
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £31k |
| 31/03/2024 | £25k | £33k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £20k |
| 31/03/2022 | £31k | £18k |
Common questions
Is PETHAM VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £13,463 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven by donations and grants that offset an operating deficit from hall lettings. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £56,618, which the trustees maintain to cover day-to-day expenditure and act as a back-stop reserve. The trustees note that expenditure costs are expected to increase due to global market shocks, but the charity has fixed its electricity tariff and benefits from self-generated solar power. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PETHAM VILLAGE HALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PETHAM VILLAGE HALL as a grant recipient include JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/08/2006 | £3k | Petham Village Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2005 | £5k | New audiovisual equipment |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHAD, PATTINGHAM WITH ST MARY, PATSHULL | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- PORTHTOWAN VILLAGE HALL
- FETCHAM VILLAGE HALL
- PAGHAM VILLAGE HALL TRUST
- VILLAGE HALL
- PEMBURY VILLAGE HALL
- NETTLEHAM VILLAGE HALL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETHAM VILLAGE HALL | £51k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PORTHTOWAN VILLAGE HALL | £36k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FETCHAM VILLAGE HALL | £50k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAGHAM VILLAGE HALL TRUST | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VILLAGE HALL | £38k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PEMBURY VILLAGE HALL | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |