NORTON COMMUNITY HALL
What - General Charitable Purposes, Recreation, Education includes fitness and social groupsWho - Children/young people, Elderly People, People with disabilities, those disadvantaged, socially isolatedHow - Provide a building and facilities, a variety of groups, provide services and advice and information
Objects
TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF NORTON AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £25,353 as of 31 January 2025, representing a net increase from the previous year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure and confirm this level has been maintained. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 3 28,128 19,700” — page 6
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/01/2026
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 3
Trustees
- Carol Pritchard
- Eileen Mary Shaw
- Gillian Morgan
- Ian Gilmour
- Jane Maxfield
- Lyn Pearson
- Michael Morgan
- Sally Gitsham
- Valerie Greaves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £9k | £23k |
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £17k |
Common questions
Is NORTON COMMUNITY HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £25,353 as of 31 January 2025, representing a net increase from the previous year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure and confirm this level has been maintained. The charity operates on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/12/2024 | £5k | Norton Community Hall - Kitchen re-fit |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £16k | Norton Community Hall - damp proof |