LANGFORD BUDVILLE VILLAGE HALL FUND
The village hall was completed in 2012 and opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex on 15 October 2012. It is used on a daily basis by all age groups and by various organisations within the parish and surrounding district. There is a wide range of activities available from art, drama, dance and fitness classes to sporting activities and community events. It is also a popular venue for weddings and parties
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TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF A VILLAGE HALL TO BE HELD UPON CHARITABLE TRUSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF LANGFORD BUDVILLE (WITH RUNNINGTON) IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND FOR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a £4k deficit for the year after expensing capital works, despite an ordinary surplus of £8k. The bank balance decreased to £36k, which includes £7k held in separate restricted funds. The document does not disclose a reserves policy or independent audit.
What the accounts disclose
“In the year to December 2025 income from hire was £24k (2024: £20k) with sundry income from Budvue, the bar, events and bank interest contributing a further £4k (2024: £6k).” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Michael Huntingfordchair
- ANDREW PRITCHARD
- Albi Anderson
- Dominique Lloyd
- HEATHER COTTRELL
- Josh Wedderkopp
- Juliet Shrimpton
- Nick Mitchell
- Patricia Webb
- Tim Wyatt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £27k |
| 31/12/2022 | £27k | £22k |
| 31/12/2021 | £31k | £10k |
Common questions
Is LANGFORD BUDVILLE VILLAGE HALL FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a £4k deficit for the year after expensing capital works, despite an ordinary surplus of £8k. The bank balance decreased to £36k, which includes £7k held in separate restricted funds. The document does not disclose a reserves policy or independent audit.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2008 | £495k | Langford Budville Village Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/06/2007 | £6k | Langford Budville Village Hall |