HATFIELD HEATH VILLAGE HALL TRUST
The Trust provides accommodation for interest groups to undertake their particular pastime or interest, including sporting activities, craft, hobbies, mans shed,
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO ESTABLISH AND RUN A VILLAGE HALL AND TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF HATFIELD HEATH (“AREA OF BENEFIT”) WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, DISABILITY, NATIONALITY, RACE OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION OR 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 (THE “OBJECTS”).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains stable with net assets increasing to £195,579 from £177,241 in the prior year. The trustees report that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet liabilities and has achieved an operating surplus of £14,117 for the year. Community engagement activities have expanded, supported by grant funding and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“In line with our reserves policy, we ensure that we maintain sufficient reserves to meet any liabilities.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/02/2023)
Trustees
- Michael Peter Allenchair
- Carol Christine Leach
- Hilary Allen
- MARGARET LINES
- Michael Allen
- Michael Leach
- Simon Leach
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43k | £68k |
| 31/12/2024 | £44k | £25k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £22k | £28k |
Common questions
Is HATFIELD HEATH VILLAGE HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position remains stable with net assets increasing to £195,579 from £177,241 in the prior year. The trustees report that the charity maintains sufficient reserves to meet liabilities and has achieved an operating surplus of £14,117 for the year. Community engagement activities have expanded, supported by grant funding and donations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.