DOWNE VILLAGE HALL
Operate, maintain and hire out our village hall.
Objects
FOR THE USE OF INHABITANTS OF DOWNE WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a trading deficit of £3,145.60 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £10,114.06 to £2,148.46. Despite this deficit, the trustees describe the finances as 'very solid' and confirm the charity remained solvent throughout the period. The charity holds unrestricted bank balances of £7,148.46 against a loan liability of £5,000.00.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Frances Grantchair
- Anthony George Young
- DAN KELLY
- Derek Robinson
- JEAN MARGARET ROTHWELL
- James Grant
- John Stewart Isbell
- Kwan Phung
- Lyulph Avebury
- STEPHEN BARNES
- Sarah Courtney
- TONY DIXON
- Zoe Knight
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £30k | £39k |
| 31/01/2024 | £39k | £44k |
| 31/01/2023 | £32k | £24k |
| 31/01/2022 | £4k | £13k |
| 31/01/2021 | £11k | £4k |
Common questions
Is DOWNE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a trading deficit of £3,145.60 for the year ended 31 January 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £10,114.06 to £2,148.46. Despite this deficit, the trustees describe the finances as 'very solid' and confirm the charity remained solvent throughout the period. The charity holds unrestricted bank balances of £7,148.46 against a loan liability of £5,000.00. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/09/2018 | £10k | Audio Visual Improvements |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2009 | £10k | Kitchen Refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 14/08/2003 | £44k | "Downe Village Hall Renovation" |