HALES CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY HALL
Religious services. Activities primarily for local inhabitants benefit and wellbeing Parent and toddler groupSoup and pudding clubYouth clubPolling station
Objects
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ASSEMBLY HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTSOF HALES AND HECKINGHAM WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased significantly from £5,082 to £46,388 during the year, driven by a net income of £41,306. The charity holds no restricted funds and has no debtors other than those related to specific campsite costs paid by a trustee-connected company. The independent examiner reported no material issues with the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Other debtors includes various costs have been incurred in relation to the setting up of the campsite including the purchase of the shepherds huts and lodges, these were paid by a company in which one of the the trustees isadirector. During the year Hales Christian Assembly Hall paid deposits totalling £43,121.” — page 10
“The campsite is situated within the grounds of a property owned by a company in which of trustees is a director.” — page 10
“Other debtors includes various costs have been incurred in relation to the setting up of the campsite including the purchase of the shepherds huts and lodges, these were paid by a company in which one of the the trustees isadirector. During the year Hales Christian Assembly Hall paid deposits totalling £43,121.” — page 10
“The campsite is situated within the grounds of a property owned by a company in which of trustees is a director.” — page 10
“Other debtors includes various costs have been incurred in relation to the setting up of the campsite including the purchase of the shepherds huts and lodges, these were paid by a company in which one of the the trustees isadirector. During the year Hales Christian Assembly Hall paid deposits totalling £43,121.” — page 10
“The campsite is situated within the grounds of a property owned by a company in which of trustees is a director.” — page 10
“Other debtors includes various costs have been incurred in relation to the setting up of the campsite including the purchase of the shepherds huts and lodges, these were paid by a company in which one of the the trustees isadirector. During the year Hales Christian Assembly Hall paid deposits totalling £43,121.” — page 10
“The campsite is situated within the grounds of a property owned by a company in which of trustees is a director.” — page 10
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr Jan Willem Hellendoornchair
- Arthur Housman
- Phillip Richardson
- Stuart Thompson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £47k | £6k |
| 31/03/2024 | £9k | £6k |
| 31/03/2023 | £8k | £7k |
| 31/03/2022 | £7k | £9k |
Common questions
Is HALES CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased significantly from £5,082 to £46,388 during the year, driven by a net income of £41,306. The charity holds no restricted funds and has no debtors other than those related to specific campsite costs paid by a trustee-connected company. The independent examiner reported no material issues with the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.