BURPHAM VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
To establish and run a village hall and recreation ground for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Burpham and to act for such other charitable purposes for the benefit of the Parish of Burpham as the Committee think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £26,520 at the end of the year, supported by total liquid assets of £80,852. The trustees maintain a reserve policy for significant maintenance, refurbishment, and contingencies, noting that the charity received a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery supplemented by £10,500 from reserves for hall improvements. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts were sufficient and signed an unqualified report.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2024)
Trustees
- Patrick John Henry Campbellchair
- Heather Birch
- JULIE TESTER
- Jacqueline Penticost
- Jacqueline Read
- Nigel Paul Gibbens CBE
- Paul Challen
- ROBERT THOMAS TICKLER ESSEX
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £48k | £57k |
| 05/04/2024 | £23k | £19k |
| 05/04/2023 | £18k | £17k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £16k |
| 05/04/2021 | £15k | £12k |
Common questions
Is BURPHAM VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves were £26,520 at the end of the year, supported by total liquid assets of £80,852. The trustees maintain a reserve policy for significant maintenance, refurbishment, and contingencies, noting that the charity received a £20,000 grant from the National Lottery supplemented by £10,500 from reserves for hall improvements. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts were sufficient and signed an unqualified report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/10/2018 | £10k | Revitalising Burpham Playground |