NETHER STOWEY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
Village Hall for leisure activities including theatrical productions, parties, and film/cinema nights, also for hire for leisure activities and meetings. Recreation Ground for outdoor leisure and sports activities including field for football, including junior training, two multi use games areas, a children's play area and an activities hut.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,372.25 for the year, with total incoming resources of £26,823.56 and total resources expended of £28,195.81. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and unrestricted reserves stood at £324,445.55. The charity is run entirely by volunteers with no staff costs or pension liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising net income was from: • 50:50 Lottery £2590.00 - £20 licence fee, - £4.75 bank charge - £1,239.00 prizes = £1,326.25 • Flower show income £777.40 - £195.63 expenses = £581.77 • Quiz x2 £1,005.32 net income • Party in The Park (some supplies used next year) £2,332.12 income - £2,176.29 expenses = £155.83”
“We aim to keep a minimum balance equivalent to 12 months’ operating expenses in the main bank account.” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/03/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (13/03/2020)
Trustees
- Andrew David Jeanes
- Eleanor Louise Jones
- Jane Barbara Erskine
- Joanne Davison
- Mark Andrew Cooke
- Mark Howells
- Sharon Lesley Mayell
- Simon Keith Freeman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £20k | £30k |
| 31/03/2023 | £73k | £62k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £31k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £22k |
Common questions
Is NETHER STOWEY VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,372.25 for the year, with total incoming resources of £26,823.56 and total resources expended of £28,195.81. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and unrestricted reserves stood at £324,445.55. The charity is run entirely by volunteers with no staff costs or pension liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 20/11/2020 | £1k | Website and promotional resources |