CRAY VALLEY WAR MEMORIAL HALL
The provision and maintenance of the Village Hall and annexe for use by the inhabitants of St Mary Cray and the neighbourhood. Without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation, with the object of improving life for the said.
Objects
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF ST. MARY CRAY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOU DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPIONIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial position is good and in line with the planned budget, resulting in a surplus for the year. The charity maintains reserves equal to one year's anticipated income to mitigate risks such as tenant withdrawal or unexpected maintenance costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have resolved to maintain reserves of one year's rental income against the possibility of the loss of one of the two tenants.” — page 6
“Mr David House, a Trustee of the charity, was reimbursed £478.65 for maintenance items purchased, phone calls and postage & diesel used on behalf of the Memorial Hall.”
“Mrs Sheila Anderson, also a Trustee was reimbursed £70.91 for paper ink, and other items used as Treasurer.”
“Mr David House, a Trustee of the charity, was reimbursed £478.65 for maintenance items purchased, phone calls and postage & diesel used on behalf of the Memorial Hall.”
“Mrs Sheila Anderson, also a Trustee was reimbursed £70.91 for paper ink, and other items used as Treasurer.”
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- James Maurice Newbychair
- Christopher John Price
- DAVID JOHN HOUSE
- Gareth James Clayton
- Harry Stranger
- JACQUELINE GILES
- JAMES MICHAEL COOK
- Liam Frost
- Shaun Slator
- Yvonne Jasmine Mary Bear
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £50k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £14k |
| 31/03/2021 | £50k | £16k |
Common questions
Is CRAY VALLEY WAR MEMORIAL HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial position is good and in line with the planned budget, resulting in a surplus for the year. The charity maintains reserves equal to one year's anticipated income to mitigate risks such as tenant withdrawal or unexpected maintenance costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.