THE SIMPSON HALL
To provide a place for the meeting of people in the parish for educational, entertainment, moral and spiritual uses.
Latest income
£25k
Latest spending
£23k
Registered
1974
Accounts read
FY2025
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
Reserves policy: To cover unexpected maintenance bills & make improvements to facilities (held: £12k)
“To cover unexpected maintenance bills & make improvements to facilities”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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 |