BLACKMORE END VILLAGE HALL
Management of the Village Hall primarily for the benefit of the residents of Blackmore End, Beazley End and Rotten End. Organizing events for the benefit of local residents and to raise money for the maintainance of the hall..
Objects
A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF WETHERFIELD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts describe a period of significant infrastructure improvement, including a full hall refurbishment and a new sewage system. The charity faces challenges in fundraising due to the economic climate and a difficulty in attracting volunteers. Despite these pressures, the organization reports increased community engagement and hall bookings.
What the accounts disclose
“Our annual fireworks event was a tremendous success, attracting 1,000 attendees and raising an impressive £7,000 for the hall and playing field.” — page 1
“Wethersfield Parish Council and Braintree District Council for their ongoing financial support through funds and grants.” — page 2
“Complete review and update of charity governance and policies” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Friederike Walterchair
- Barry Sargent
- Daniel Miller
- Lorraine Cunningham
- Malcolm Carr-West
- Paul Spackman
- Scott Gandy
- Simon Venables
- Suzanne Sargent
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £45k |
| 31/12/2023 | £17k | £11k |
| 31/12/2022 | £17k | £11k |
| 31/12/2021 | £14k | £20k |
| 31/12/2020 | £9k | £5k |
Common questions
Is BLACKMORE END VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts describe a period of significant infrastructure improvement, including a full hall refurbishment and a new sewage system. The charity faces challenges in fundraising due to the economic climate and a difficulty in attracting volunteers. Despite these pressures, the organization reports increased community engagement and hall bookings.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/09/2012 | £2k | Improvement to village hall access |