NETHERBURY VILLAGE HALL
Netherbury Village Hall, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Netherbury. The trustees' objective is that all residents in the local community should have access and use the village hall.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £11,853.20 in 2024, primarily due to a one-off roof repair cost of £30,238.01. Without this major expense, the trustees observe that the hall would have resulted in a small surplus and is basically covering usual expenses. The charity holds unrestricted reserves (bank balance and cash) of £28,795.00 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“Roof Fund/Covd 19 Grants 20,840.60” — page 3
“The 2025 redecoration expense should be covered by normal fund-raising and letting activities provided there are no major negative surprises in terms of repairs.” — page 4
Trustees
- JOHN ROBERT BARRETT BOWDITCHchair
- Anne Carolyn Weston Peck
- Heather Jane Fox
- Karen Tina Heaney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £14k | £23k |
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £43k |
| 31/12/2023 | £14k | £11k |
| 31/12/2022 | £8k | £11k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £6k |
Common questions
Is NETHERBURY VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £11,853.20 in 2024, primarily due to a one-off roof repair cost of £30,238.01. Without this major expense, the trustees observe that the hall would have resulted in a small surplus and is basically covering usual expenses. The charity holds unrestricted reserves (bank balance and cash) of £28,795.00 at year-end. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2008 | £253k | Netherbury Village Hall - Building the Community |