FITTLEWORTH VILLAGE HALL CIO
The objects of the CIO are to establish and run a village hall, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Fittleworth.
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 FITTLEWORTH ("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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net gain of £8,383.55 for the year, with total income of £27,250.91 and total expenditure of £18,867.36. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to build up reserves for ongoing capital maintenance and unforeseen expenditure, holding total reserves of £73,540.93 at year end. The charity employs one part-time employee and relies on volunteer contributions to keep management costs to a minimum.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s principal sources of funds are from hire charges and 100 Club contributions.” — page 4
“The Charity aims to set charges for hiring out the Hall so as to make a small profit each year after meeting ongoing running costs so as to build up reserves for ongoing capital maintenance and unforeseen expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- 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 (06/08/2019)
Trustees
- Christine Parker
- Elizabeth Wilmshurst
- Gary Cook
- Isabel Braham
- Jamie Dunstan
- LINDA BALL
- Sally Tanner
- Sharon Francois
- Sonia Dawn Burden
- Susanne Haywood
- WADE HOULDEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £27k | £19k |
| 05/04/2024 | £24k | £15k |
| 05/04/2023 | £22k | £15k |
| 05/04/2022 | £23k | £13k |
| 05/04/2021 | £19k | £33k |
Common questions
Is FITTLEWORTH VILLAGE HALL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net gain of £8,383.55 for the year, with total income of £27,250.91 and total expenditure of £18,867.36. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to build up reserves for ongoing capital maintenance and unforeseen expenditure, holding total reserves of £73,540.93 at year end. The charity employs one part-time employee and relies on volunteer contributions to keep management costs to a minimum.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/12/2011 | £10k | To Refurbish the Ladies and Gentlemen's Toilet Facilities at the Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2005 | £5k | New entrance |