HOLLESLEY VILLAGE HALL CIO
To run a village hall for the use of inhabitants of Hollesley and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions and in particular for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £9,923 alongside a designated contingency fund of £13,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover running costs for one year without income. Total income for the period was £38,148, while total payments amounted to £50,744, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters of concern were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Total income was £38,148. We received £13,786 for the regular hire of the hall and £2,708 for private hire.” — page 3
“The purpose of the contingency fund is to allow the charity to cover the running costs of the village hall for a period of one year. The contingency fund is £13,000 needed to run the village hall for one year without income” — page 4
Trustees
- Geraldine Bathechair
- Angela Mills
- Anna Yates
- CHERYL GRAY
- Catherine Carr
- Judy Perry
- Linda Winslade
- MERYL MONTAGUE
- Ruth Bentley
- Yvonne Michael
- andrew barlow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £38k | £51k |
| 31/03/2025 | £28k | £29k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £39k |
| 31/03/2023 | £327 | £0 |
Common questions
Is HOLLESLEY VILLAGE HALL CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £9,923 alongside a designated contingency fund of £13,000, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover running costs for one year without income. Total income for the period was £38,148, while total payments amounted to £50,744, resulting in a net decrease in cash funds. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and no material matters of concern were identified. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.