ASTON BY STONE VILLAGE HALL
Community building maintained for the use of local groups and individuals who organise recreational, educational and community activities
Objects
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF ASTON BY STONE 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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances are stable, with sufficient reserves to cover emergencies and maintenance. The trustees report that the hall is a well-used community space with a stable committee of volunteers managing operations. A successful National Lottery bid provided specific funding for courtyard improvements, indicating active engagement with external funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“The majority of our funds to maintain the hall come directly from hiring to groups, organisations and people hosting family celebrations.” — page 2
“Reserves are required to meet the normal running costs of the Village Hall for one year (approximately £15,000) as well as any unexpected maintenance costs.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2026
- Volunteers: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2025
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2024
- Volunteers: 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/10/2020)
Trustees
- Emma Snowdenchair
- Alison Tradewell
- Jacqueline Ann Partridge
- Jennifer Johnston
- Jennifer Woodyard
- Lisa Howells
- Sue Breteton-Banks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £22k | £13k |
| 31/01/2025 | £40k | £33k |
| 31/01/2024 | £20k | £16k |
| 31/01/2023 | £22k | £15k |
| 31/01/2022 | £4k | £9k |
Common questions
Is ASTON BY STONE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are stable, with sufficient reserves to cover emergencies and maintenance. The trustees report that the hall is a well-used community space with a stable committee of volunteers managing operations. A successful National Lottery bid provided specific funding for courtyard improvements, indicating active engagement with external funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2024 | £16k | The Aston-by-Stone Village Hall Courtyard Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £500 | Celebrating the Kings Coronation at Aston-by-Stone Village Hall |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- OVERTON VILLAGE HALL
- BISLEY VILLAGE HALL
- STANTON LACY VILLAGE HALL
- THE CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL TRUST
- APPLETON THORN VILLAGE HALL FUND
- THE STAINING VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTON BY STONE VILLAGE HALL | £22k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OVERTON VILLAGE HALL | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BISLEY VILLAGE HALL | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STANTON LACY VILLAGE HALL | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL TRUST | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| APPLETON THORN VILLAGE HALL FUND | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |