THE VILLAGE HALL, HIGHWOOD

Registered charity 301343 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HIGHWOOD VILLAGE HALL, VILLAGE HALL

To manage a community facility by way of a Village Hall for educational and leisure purposes for the local community.

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Latest income

£44k

Latest spending

£55k

Registered

1963

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net payment deficit of £11,072 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to expenditure on solar panel installations. Despite this deficit, the charity maintained cash funds of £54,655 at the year end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Hall hire turnover (80% of income)

“Hall hire turnover 35,001” — page 7

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: Reserves are required to meet the normal running costs of the Village Hall as well as any unexpected maintenance costs. In addition reserves will be used to fund future improvements to facilities. (held: £55k)

“Reserves are required to meet the normal running costs of the Village Hall as well as any unexpected maintenance costs. In addition reserves will be used to fund future improvements to facilities.” — page 5

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Essex Environment Trust — “In November 2011 the Village Hall Committee received a Certificate of Merit from grant provider “ Essex Environment Trust ” for “ one of the…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Steve Macleanchair
MR D CAMERON
MR M J GODDARD
MRS J R YOUNG · trustee of 1 other charity
Margaret Cameron

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£44k	£55k
31/03/2024	£40k	£40k
31/03/2023	£41k	£79k
31/03/2022	£46k	£40k
31/03/2021	£35k	£23k

Common questions

Is THE VILLAGE HALL, HIGHWOOD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net payment deficit of £11,072 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to expenditure on solar panel installations. Despite this deficit, the charity maintained cash funds of £54,655 at the year end. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the preparation of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.