LYMPSTONE VILLAGE HALL CIO
To establish and run a village hall to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of Lympstone and its immediate vicinity the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.
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 LYMPSTONE AND ITS IMMEDIATE VICINITY (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 unrestricted reserves total £668,906, which significantly exceeds the charity's stated policy target of £42,000. The charity reported a net income increase to £22,740 and maintains a strong cash position with £60,102 in current assets. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Hire of Hall to other users 35,673” — page 11
“The CIO's reserves policy is to maintain a minimum sum of £42,000 for general running costs and other commitments, reflecting approximately 8 months' costs.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2020)
Trustees
- John Andrew Crosschair
- Corinne Lynn Gimber
- Eliza Jessie Alice Wilson
- Gregor William Crum
- Jennifer Ann Moon
- Keith John Hill
- Marjorie Janet Brewer
- Patricia Anne Crisp
- Richard Anthony Francis
- Sheila Elizabeth Stone
- Stephen John Morgan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £53k |
| 31/03/2024 | £83k | £99k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £56k |
| 31/03/2021 | £29k | £24k |
Common questions
Is LYMPSTONE VILLAGE HALL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves total £668,906, which significantly exceeds the charity's stated policy target of £42,000. The charity reported a net income increase to £22,740 and maintains a strong cash position with £60,102 in current assets. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.