THE MOTCOMBE MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND
In accordance with the Deed of Trust dated 27th May 1927, the Trust must:1. Retain the Motcombe Memorial Hall as a permanent memorial to the late Richard de Aquila, Baron Stalbridge, and keep the Hall in good repair and condition.2. Allow the Hall to be used as a Village Hall for meetings, entertainment and charitable or other public purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £8,013.54 for the year, maintaining a healthy capital account with net current assets of £122,417. The trustees have deemed it prudent to maintain a bank balance never below £40,000 to mitigate risks, and the going concern assessment confirms the charity is able to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- EU Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
Trustees
- David Henry Scullychair
- Anthony Murray Belchambers
- Fiona Mary Brigid Horan
- Jeremy Charles Helsby
- Meryem Feliz Venn
- Nicola Louise Porter
- PETER ALFORD BRISTOL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £73k | £65k |
| 31/12/2024 | £82k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £70k | £38k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £42k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTCOMBE MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £8,013.54 for the year, maintaining a healthy capital account with net current assets of £122,417. The trustees have deemed it prudent to maintain a bank balance never below £40,000 to mitigate risks, and the going concern assessment confirms the charity is able to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.