BROOMFIELD VILLAGE HALL CHARITY
Sport/recreational activities
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS, IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF:(A) A VILLAGE HALL FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT, INCLUDING USE OF ALL FACILITIES AND CAR PARK FOR:(I) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND(II) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION; AND(B) A RECREATION GROUND FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT, INCLUDING CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,735 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £43,044 to £36,309. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £36,309 and has no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who found no material issues with compliance or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Broomfield Parish Councit is the sole Trustee of the Charity. During the year Broomfield Parish Council made the following payments to the Charity: Rent totalling £9,740.00 Grants Totalling £18,624.60” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- BROOMFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £129k | £136k |
| 31/03/2024 | £124k | £132k |
| 31/03/2023 | £138k | £156k |
| 31/03/2022 | £112k | £111k |
| 31/03/2021 | £115k | £102k |
Common questions
Is BROOMFIELD VILLAGE HALL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,735 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £43,044 to £36,309. Despite the deficit, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £36,309 and has no stated reserves policy target to compare against. The accounts were examined by an independent examiner who found no material issues with compliance or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/02/2024 | £16k | Broomfield community woodland |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £9k | Broomfield Community sensory Garden |
| Essex County Council | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Community Inititives Fund Grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2018 | £10k | Adventure Cycleway |