BOSTON SPA VILLAGE HALL CIO
Provisions of Village Hall facilities to the Boston Spa Community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £24,885.63 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to significant repairs and maintenance costs. Despite this loss, the trustees confirmed that demand for hall lettings remains strong and there are no outstanding debts from hirers. The charity maintains a cash balance of £28,788.09, which exceeds the trustee-agreed minimum reserve target of £10,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income is fees from hirers accounting for 78% of the Hall’s income” — page 4
“In April 2024, the trustees agreed to maintain a balance of £10,000 on the Bank Account.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/08/2022)
Trustees
- Carol Rita Taylor
- Christopher James Broadbent
- Christopher Michael Rose
- David Francis Taylor
- Joanne Sabin
- John Shirtliff
- Jon Kendall
- Mark Openshaw
- Patricia Anne Davies
- Philip HARRISON
- Richard Ormondroyd
- Stephen Paul Oldroyd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £80k | £105k |
| 31/08/2024 | £83k | £108k |
| 31/08/2023 | £155k | £137k |
| 31/08/2022 | £56k | £41k |
Common questions
Is BOSTON SPA VILLAGE HALL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £24,885.63 for the year ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to significant repairs and maintenance costs. Despite this loss, the trustees confirmed that demand for hall lettings remains strong and there are no outstanding debts from hirers. The charity maintains a cash balance of £28,788.09, which exceeds the trustee-agreed minimum reserve target of £10,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BOSTON SPA VILLAGE HALL CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOSTON SPA VILLAGE HALL CIO as a grant recipient include ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £0 | Biffa Award Grants |