THE SIMPSON HALL
To provide a place for the meeting of people in the parish for educational, entertainment, moral and spiritual uses.
Objects
TO BE USED AS A VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PARISH HALL FOR THE SPIRITUAL SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL WELFARE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF BURGHILL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased slightly due to increased spending on maintenance. Reserves of £11,614 are held to cover unexpected maintenance bills and make improvements to facilities. The trustees note risks including rising costs of living and a lack of younger volunteers.
What the accounts disclose
“To cover unexpected maintenance bills & make improvements to facilities”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Andrew Bailey
- Ann Beryl White
- Annie Ness
- COLIN PALMER
- Franca Lyddon
- Graham Gilbert
- Helen Brown
- Joseph Francis Helme
- MRS STEPHANIE HELME
- Michael Aitken
- Patricia Irene Eagling
- Peter Patrick Paul Sean Kelly
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £25k | £23k |
| 31/10/2024 | £26k | £32k |
| 31/10/2023 | £22k | £15k |
| 31/10/2022 | £34k | £39k |
| 31/10/2021 | £24k | £16k |
Common questions
Is THE SIMPSON HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased slightly due to increased spending on maintenance. Reserves of £11,614 are held to cover unexpected maintenance bills and make improvements to facilities. The trustees note risks including rising costs of living and a lack of younger volunteers.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2023 | £3k | The Simpson Hall - Installation of new boiler |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | Community Lottery Celebration Party |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2018 | £10k | Community Hall Enhancements |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/01/2011 | £10k | Conservation of Energy in the Simpson Hall |