NORTON FITZWARREN VILLAGE HALL
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 meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants.
Objects
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £82,952.39, which is a small fraction of its total funds of £1,921,739.39, the majority of which are held in restricted income funds. The trustees report a net income surplus of £802.39 for the year, noting that expenses are considerable, particularly utility bills. The filing confirms adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Beverley Wall
- Graham Withnell
- Simon Peter Oxenham
- Thomas Catherall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £61k |
| 31/03/2024 | £70k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £61k | £60k |
| 31/03/2022 | £69k | £44k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £30k |
Common questions
Is NORTON FITZWARREN VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £82,952.39, which is a small fraction of its total funds of £1,921,739.39, the majority of which are held in restricted income funds. The trustees report a net income surplus of £802.39 for the year, noting that expenses are considerable, particularly utility bills. The filing confirms adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 02/12/2016 | £250 | Fish, Chips n' Chat |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/04/2013 | £10k | Refurbishment of former skittle alley for use by new village groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2009 | £10k | OPRA (Orchard Products Retail Association) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2006 | £6k | Refurbishing the reading room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £4k | To replace carpeting in the reception area |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- FISKERTON VILLAGE HALL
- TRUMPINGTON VILLAGE HALL CHARITY
- THE GRETTON VILLAGE HALL
- FYFIELD VILLAGE HALL
- PORTHTOWAN VILLAGE HALL
- NEWBALD VILLAGE HALL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTON FITZWARREN VILLAGE HALL | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FISKERTON VILLAGE HALL | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUMPINGTON VILLAGE HALL CHARITY | £52k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GRETTON VILLAGE HALL | £44k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FYFIELD VILLAGE HALL | £40k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PORTHTOWAN VILLAGE HALL | £36k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |