THE BAXTER HALL CHARITY

Registered charity 1193753 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Baxter Hall Charity manages a community hall for the benefit of the local community. Local organisations and individuals can hire the hall including social, educational and interest groups. The Lower Hall is used for a playgroup (starting September 2021).

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Latest income

£32k

Latest spending

£33k

Registered

2021

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity remains in a stable financial position, supported by strong tenant relationships and prudent management. Per the treasurer’s report, the bank balance stood at £39,078.77 as of 31 August 2025, with an overall increase in funds available of £7,635.62 for the year. The trustees note that maintaining sufficient financial reserves is essential to manage the inherent risks associated with maintaining an older building.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient financial reserves to manage the inherent risks associated with maintaining an older building (held: £39k)

“it remains essential that we maintain sufficient financial reserves to manage the inherent risks associated with maintaining an older building, given that external grants cannot always be guaranteed.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The Baxter Hall will only be able to continue if it can attract suitably experienced Trustees.” — page 3

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

34SP — “We are so grateful to 34SP for giving our small charity free hosting for yet another year. This makes a huge difference to us and means we c…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Amanda Ruth Wilson
Andrew Stuart Clover
Dr Anthony James Baxendale
Jane White
Jean Florence Buckby
Kirsty Elizabeth Danks
Margaret Ita Collier
Myron Seerednysky
Nicholas Mark Robinson
RUTH ELIZABETH FISHER
Sarah Louise Beale · trustee of 2 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Leicestershire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/08/2025	£32k	£33k
31/08/2024	£23k	£19k
31/08/2023	£26k	£31k
31/08/2022	£58k	£25k

Common questions

Is THE BAXTER HALL CHARITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains in a stable financial position, supported by strong tenant relationships and prudent management. Per the treasurer’s report, the bank balance stood at £39,078.77 as of 31 August 2025, with an overall increase in funds available of £7,635.62 for the year. The trustees note that maintaining sufficient financial reserves is essential to manage the inherent risks associated with maintaining an older building. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	15/07/2022	£10k	The Baxter Hall Garden