DARTINGTON VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
The running and maintenance of the village hall.
Objects
A WELL MAINTAINED AND FIT FOR PURPOSE VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF DARTINGTON WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE USE OF MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES OR FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION, BUSINESS AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances remain strong with an excess of income over expenditure of £4,583 for the year ended 31 October 2025. The trustees report that the hall is used daily, contributing to healthy finances, and the balance sheet shows net assets of £65,448. The trustees wish to maintain reserves at a level equivalent to at least six months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees wish to see the reserves of the Dartington Village Hall Association maintained at a level equivalent to at least 6 months running costs.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints 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
- 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
- Heather Harvey
- John Leslie Platt
- Roger John robinson
- TERESA MARY LOUISE POPHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £30k | £26k |
| 31/10/2024 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/10/2023 | £17k | £16k |
| 31/10/2022 | £14k | £9k |
| 31/10/2021 | £7k | £7k |
Common questions
Is DARTINGTON VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances remain strong with an excess of income over expenditure of £4,583 for the year ended 31 October 2025. The trustees report that the hall is used daily, contributing to healthy finances, and the balance sheet shows net assets of £65,448. The trustees wish to maintain reserves at a level equivalent to at least six months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/05/2024 | £14k | "Dartington Village Hall Centenary Celebrations." |