JOHN CASTLEHOW TOPPIN MEMORIAL HALL
The hall is used for community functions, operating as a community hub with use by: Skelton village school, local youth, adult and senior groups, meetings, classes etc, as well as a polling station. Its activities include keep fit, theatre, dances, school, church and social gatherings and suppers and is available for private hire for social events. Open to all ages, abilities and ethnicities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £23,688 and restricted cash funds of £7,233 at the end of the period. The trustees describe the financial position as having a 'reasonable, but modest income' that is starting to realize the potential of completed refurbishment efforts. The charity also holds an investment asset valued at £93,892, which is considered a refurbishment reserve.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ROBERT TOWERSchair
- CHRISTINE SEALBY
- John William Potter
- Martin Beaty Johnston
- ROBERT ALAN PROVONCHA
- Steven Kevin O'Keeffe
- WILLIAM PEARSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £57k | £45k |
| 30/09/2024 | £102k | £222k |
| 30/09/2023 | £146k | £94k |
| 30/09/2022 | £40k | £84k |
| 30/09/2021 | £17k | £15k |
Common questions
Is JOHN CASTLEHOW TOPPIN MEMORIAL HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £23,688 and restricted cash funds of £7,233 at the end of the period. The trustees describe the financial position as having a 'reasonable, but modest income' that is starting to realize the potential of completed refurbishment efforts. The charity also holds an investment asset valued at £93,892, which is considered a refurbishment reserve. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £34k | Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/03/2020 | £50k | Refurbishment of Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/02/2004 | £10k | Grant awarded to Skelton Memorial Hall (Cumbria) |