THE HOLMBURY ST MARY VILLAGE HALL TRUST
Provision (and related care and maintenance) of a village hall in Holmbury St Mary, Surrey.
Objects
(1) THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR:(A) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND (B) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that current unrestricted reserves at year-end 2025 were £20,000, which exceeds the stated minimum reserve policy of £10,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the period, with total receipts of £40,938 against total payments of £22,338.
What the accounts disclose
“The minimum reserve is t10,000.” — page 3
Trustees
- Susan Ricechair
- Brian Clay
- Janet Ann Kingsley
- Justin scott Emrich
- Pasquale Sena
- Rebecca Jane Dougall
- Russell John Findlay
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £26k | £22k |
| 31/12/2024 | £41k | £64k |
| 31/12/2023 | £25k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £14k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE HOLMBURY ST MARY VILLAGE HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that current unrestricted reserves at year-end 2025 were £20,000, which exceeds the stated minimum reserve policy of £10,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the period, with total receipts of £40,938 against total payments of £22,338. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 10/05/2024 | £8k | Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/05/2007 | £6k | Refurbishment of Village Hall |