KIRKWHELPINGTON MEMORIAL HALL
Provides buildings and facilities to be used by the community of Kirkwhelpington and the surrounding area for arts, culture, sport and recreation and a venue for public and private meetings and functions including the local post office.
Objects
TO MAINTAIN KIRKWHELPINGTON MEMORIAL HALL AND PERMIT IT TO BE USED AS SUCH IN PERPETUITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £17,947.69 for the year, resulting in a decrease in overall reserves from £67,098.87 to £49,151.18. The trustees report that the hall remains actively used by the community, hosting various groups and fundraising activities six days a week. The organization continues to pursue its building project, having received significant grant funding towards this aim.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/03/2025)
Trustees
- GEORGE DAVID PEARSONchair
- Anne Frances Haynes
- Gillian Ann Bungay
- Helen Robeina Cowan
- Ian Gordon Lloyd
- JOHN BUNGAY
- Kevin Fortune
- Rachel Elizabeth Batchelor
- Susan Elizabeth Hofmann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £83k |
| 31/12/2024 | £39k | £17k |
| 31/12/2023 | £12k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is KIRKWHELPINGTON MEMORIAL HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £17,947.69 for the year, resulting in a decrease in overall reserves from £67,098.87 to £49,151.18. The trustees report that the hall remains actively used by the community, hosting various groups and fundraising activities six days a week. The organization continues to pursue its building project, having received significant grant funding towards this aim.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 23/10/2025 | £6k | Grant to Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/05/2025 | £5k | Grant to Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £20k | Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall extension to store room |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 01/07/1998 | £5k | Grant awarded to Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall (Tyne & Wear) |