FIVE ASHES VILLAGE HALL CIO

Registered charity 1200473 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

In the interests of social welfare, to improve the conditions of life of the parish residents of Five Ashes and Mayfield, without distinction of political persuasion, race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability or other opinions by the provision and maintenance of:(a) a village hall and recreation ground to all who wish to avail themselves to these facilities.

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Latest income

£33k

Latest spending

£17k

Registered

2022

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The charity reported an operating surplus of £16,176 for the year, with unrestricted reserves held at £3,285 against a trustee policy target of six months of running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts complied with regulations, noting no matters requiring further attention.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: six months of the charities’ running costs (held: £3k)

“The Trustees have determined that the appropriate level of funds to hold in this respect is six months of the charities’ running costs.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Veolia Environmental Trust — “In 2014 it was the recipient of some much needed new play equipment following funding from the parish council and from the Veolia Environmen…” (source page)
Lund Fund — “This was made possible by the village hall receiving a grant from the Lund Fund.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Register events

Received assets from another charity (17/04/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

GEOFFREY GREGORYchair
GRAHAM PLAYFOOT
PENNY KEMP
SUE WREN

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: East Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£33k	£17k
31/12/2024	£41k	£38k
31/12/2023	£27k	£17k

Common questions

Is FIVE ASHES VILLAGE HALL CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported an operating surplus of £16,176 for the year, with unrestricted reserves held at £3,285 against a trustee policy target of six months of running costs. The independent examiner confirmed that accounting records were kept and accounts complied with regulations, noting no matters requiring further attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.