STUNTNEY VILLAGE HALL CHARITY
The Charity provides a Village Hall which is the only public gathering place in the Village. The overall aim is community cohesion. The Hall is available to all villagers and is regularly used for coffee mornings, yoga for health, NCT, wakes and christening parties, bingo, harvest supper, event celebrations such as for the Coronation. Future intentions are to provide a warm hub with wifi.
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 VILLAGE OF STUNTNEY INCLUDING NORNEA AND QUANEA (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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £6,259.29 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £25,745.12 and expenses of £19,485.83. The accounts state the charity holds approximately £21,000 in long-term debt, which is described as partly inherited and manageable due to generous lenders not pressing for immediate repayment. The trustees' finance policy targets holding £7,500 in reserves to ensure future activity continuity.
What the accounts disclose
“A statement about reserves in the finance policy states that £7500 will be held as a reserve to ensure that in future lean times the charity can continue its activities.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £2,000 — grants £2,000 (1); 8% of the £25,745 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 15
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Nigel Evelyn Wood
- Philip Ivor May
- Susan Jane Dawe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £7k | £6k |
Common questions
Is STUNTNEY VILLAGE HALL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £6,259.29 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £25,745.12 and expenses of £19,485.83. The accounts state the charity holds approximately £21,000 in long-term debt, which is described as partly inherited and manageable due to generous lenders not pressing for immediate repayment. The trustees' finance policy targets holding £7,500 in reserves to ensure future activity continuity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STUNTNEY VILLAGE HALL CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STUNTNEY VILLAGE HALL CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE ASDA FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Investing in Spaces and Places |