CHEDDAR VILLAGE HALL
Cheddar Village Hall serves the community of Cheddar Parish and nearby areas. It functions as a venue for hire by local organisations and contains a large hall with a stage, 2 meeting rooms, a kitchen and toilets. A large number of local organisations use it including Cheddar Valley U3A, dance classes, 4 badminton clubs, a Country Market, society meetings, Church meetings and many others.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO IS THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF AND ORGANISATIONS WITHIN THE PARISH OF CHEDDAR WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FOR:(A) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND(B)OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,516.49 in its General Fund and held total closing reserves of £30,976.17 across its General and Improvement funds. The trustees report that the hall remains a vital community venue, though they note the absence of a permanent caretaker and the reliance on volunteers for maintenance and operations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Risk management
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £19k |
| 31/12/2023 | £39k | £42k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £21k |
| 31/12/2021 | £22k | £22k |
| 31/12/2020 | £23k | £18k |
Common questions
Is CHEDDAR VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,516.49 in its General Fund and held total closing reserves of £30,976.17 across its General and Improvement funds. The trustees report that the hall remains a vital community venue, though they note the absence of a permanent caretaker and the reliance on volunteers for maintenance and operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHEDDAR VILLAGE HALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHEDDAR VILLAGE HALL as a grant recipient include CLARK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| CLARK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £0 | Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 09/07/2026 | £5k | Cheddar Village Hall |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 01/10/2020 | £2k | Repair of west wall of village hall |
Charities like this
- VILLAGE HALL
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- Weldon Village Hall
- HUNSDON VILLAGE HALL
- THE CHESTERFORDS VILLAGE HALL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEDDAR VILLAGE HALL | £28k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VILLAGE HALL | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HINDMARSH VILLAGE HALL | £65k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Chiddingfold Village Hall Charity | £63k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Weldon Village Hall | £30k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HUNSDON VILLAGE HALL | £68k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |