FLAX BOURTON HUB
Renting a hall
Objects
THE OBJECT(S) OF THE CIO ARE TO RUN A VILLAGE HALL AND TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF FLAX BOURTON, SOMERSET (THE AREA OF BENEFIT) WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND 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 the charity operated at a small deficit of £467, which was absorbed by savings, resulting in unrestricted cash funds of £18,167 at the end of the period. The trustees report that surplus funds are held in the bank account as a reserve for future periods where income does not exceed expenses. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr Mark O'Connor
- Geoffrey James Coombs
- James Bernard Merrick
- Mark William Francis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £42k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £27k |
| 31/03/2023 | £14k | £11k |
| 31/03/2022 | £16k | £3k |
Common questions
Is FLAX BOURTON HUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a small deficit of £467, which was absorbed by savings, resulting in unrestricted cash funds of £18,167 at the end of the period. The trustees report that surplus funds are held in the bank account as a reserve for future periods where income does not exceed expenses. No specific reserves policy target is stated in the document.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2025 | £20k | Accessible toilet for all |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/04/2023 | £10k | Acoustics & Utilities |