EIGHT ASH GREEN VILLAGE HALL
Singing (Disabled group)Karate clubU3A table tennisMens clubChristadelphainesYouth clubParish Council meetingsWednesday ladies clubPhilatesLine dancingKeep fit classIrish dancing(children)Plus other bookings for one off groups. animal behavior group
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £52,427.79 at the end of the year, which the trustees estimate will cover operating costs for more than 12 months. The charity reported a surplus of £2,837.30 for the year, driven largely by restricted grants totaling £592,684.19 which were fully expended on the new hall construction. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts accord with the records but noted a governance issue regarding missing invoice trails for trustee payments.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity estimates that this will be sufficient to cover operating costs for more than 12 months”
“One member of the board of trustees, Judy Alden, received remuneration from the charity of £165”
“Noted payments have been made to Judy Alden over the course of the year, as a trustee the Charity need to ensure following correct guidance in relations to trustees gaining financially from the Chairty. There is no invoice trail in relation to the 2 payments made in May 25 and June 25.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- Alan Bilbychair
- DEAN NOKES
- Pamela Savill
- judy Alden
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £609k | £696k |
| 31/03/2025 | £10k | £9k |
| 31/03/2024 | £10k | £7k |
| 31/03/2023 | £8k | £7k |
| 31/03/2022 | £6k | £5k |
Common questions
Is EIGHT ASH GREEN VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £52,427.79 at the end of the year, which the trustees estimate will cover operating costs for more than 12 months. The charity reported a surplus of £2,837.30 for the year, driven largely by restricted grants totaling £592,684.19 which were fully expended on the new hall construction. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts accord with the records but noted a governance issue regarding missing invoice trails for trustee payments. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | 1 | £17k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £17k |
| DUDLEY AND GEOFFREY COX CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| WESTMINSTER AMALGAMATED CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| THE HAWTHORNE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| ST GILES-IN-THE-FIELDS AND WILLIAM SHELTON EDUCATIONAL CHARITY | 1 | £6k |
| THE SCORPION CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- ST NEWLYN EAST VILLAGE HALL
- ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE
- CHARITY FOR RELIGIOUS AND OTHER PURPOSES
- NASH VILLAGE HALL
- THE SCOTTER VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
- HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIGHT ASH GREEN VILLAGE HALL | £609k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST NEWLYN EAST VILLAGE HALL | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHA: A COMMUNITY OF HOPE | £223k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARITY FOR RELIGIOUS AND OTHER PURPOSES | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NASH VILLAGE HALL | £113k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SCOTTER VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |