BATCOMBE VILLAGE HALL TRUST
To provide community buildings for hire to the local and wider general public for use for private events, arts and fund raising events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust reported a surplus of £4,062 for the year, bringing total assets to £40,420, although this included £4,740 in donations and grants. Excluding these, the Trust recorded an underlying deficit of approximately £678, reflecting challenges in balancing rising maintenance costs against core trading income. The trustees note that sustaining healthy reserves remains a priority to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the halls.
What the accounts disclose
“Income Source 2024 (£) 2025 (£) Movement / Notes Foodie Events, Bar Takings & Private Hire 16,855 21,803 Growth in events/hires Societies & Clubs & Heritage Room 3,067 3,930 Slight rise, steady community use Wedding & Pvt Hire 2,285 5,772 Growth in events/hires Donations & Grants 433 4,740 Includes Parish News & Citizens Advice grants (£1,500 each), Card Charity (£480), VE Day donation (£641) and Hub (£200). 100 Club 4,207 4,560 Slight increase c.80 members with a goal of 100 Other Income 192 543 Mainly 100 Club monies received into the wrong account in 2025”
Trustees
- Ben Boyce
- Celia Crees
- Emmet Fadian
- James William Gilmour Stubbs
- Jayne Amanda Cox
- Kelly Biss
- Nick Gore
- Sally Anne Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 18/09/2025 | £44k | £40k |
| 18/09/2024 | £29k | £30k |
| 18/09/2023 | £14k | £13k |
| 18/09/2022 | £61k | £75k |
| 18/09/2021 | £29k | £22k |
Common questions
Is BATCOMBE VILLAGE HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust reported a surplus of £4,062 for the year, bringing total assets to £40,420, although this included £4,740 in donations and grants. Excluding these, the Trust recorded an underlying deficit of approximately £678, reflecting challenges in balancing rising maintenance costs against core trading income. The trustees note that sustaining healthy reserves remains a priority to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the halls. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/05/2004 | £4k | installation of extractor fans |