THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
Ridgewood Village Hall hosts a diverse range of community groups serving Ridgewood and the surrounding area, run by a committee of volunteers/trustees who run the day to day operations of the hall but also provide community fundraising events throughout the year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,597 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by higher income and reduced premises expenditure. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £140,632, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £8,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately £8,000 to cover the administrative costs of the charity for 12 months if the hall is closed.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/01/2023)
Trustees
- Karen Bedwellchair
- Christine Metcalfe
- Donna French
- IAN NOBLE
- Ian Christopher Ridley
- Ian Smith
- JANET DAVEY
- Janine Williams
- Julia Vine
- Marion Love
- Rosina Reed
- Sarah Wilkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £58k | £43k |
| 30/06/2024 | £51k | £43k |
| 30/06/2023 | £44k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £14,597 for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by higher income and reduced premises expenditure. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £140,632, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £8,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.