SPIXWORTH PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL
Village Hall available for hire to individuals, groups and for private events.
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UPON TRUST FOR A RECREATION GROUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF SPIXWORTH IN SUCH MANNER AS THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT TEAM FROM TIME TO TIME SHALL THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £2,002.48 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £22,379.93. Per the trustees' report, the hall is 'just keeping its head above water' with unrestricted reserves of £7,111.37, though high energy bills and repair costs continue to impact finances.
What the accounts disclose
“Overall Receipts are shown as £81,770.73 in the 2024/25 year of account and record (inter alia) Social Club Utility Contribution (£35,237)” — page 16
“The hall is just keeping its head above water but the biggest impact on finances has been the energy bills and ongoing repairs and maintenance to the building.” — page 1
“Although this is a significant improvement upon the deficit of £22,379.93 in the previous year, the Trustee should continue to consider cost saving measures or additional income generation to provide a secure future for the Charity.”
“Spixworth Parish Council - Admin work for village hall Dec 2023” — page 8
“Spixworth Parish Council - Annual Rent” — page 3
“Spixworth Parish Council - Admin work for village hall Dec 2023” — page 8
“Spixworth Parish Council - Annual Rent” — page 3
“Spixworth Parish Council - Admin work for village hall Dec 2023” — page 8
“Spixworth Parish Council - Annual Rent” — page 3
“Similarly, the Charity has not previously prepared any Risk Assessment documentation to identify the significant risks faced by the Charity (both financial and otherwise) and to record the controls and actions in place to mitigate the identified risks.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- SPIXWORTH PARISH COUNCIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £84k |
| 31/03/2024 | £86k | £108k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £48k | £34k |
| 31/03/2021 | £15k | £23k |
Common questions
Is SPIXWORTH PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit of £2,002.48 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £22,379.93. Per the trustees' report, the hall is 'just keeping its head above water' with unrestricted reserves of £7,111.37, though high energy bills and repair costs continue to impact finances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASDA FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- SUNNINGDALE VILLAGE HALL
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- LITTLEPORT VILLAGE HALL
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPIXWORTH PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL | £82k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| SUNNINGDALE VILLAGE HALL | £55k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WESTBURY ON TRYM VILLAGE HALL | £61k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LITTLEPORT VILLAGE HALL | £22k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| VILLAGE HALL | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAKELEY VILLAGE HALL | £59k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |