RAYNE VILLAGE HALL AND PUBLIC PLAYING FIELD

Registered charity 301382 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provision of a vibrant Village Hall and Playing Fields for the benefit of Rayne and the surrounding Villages. There is a large hall and also office that are available for hire by both local business and residents at competitive rates. There is a BMX track plus fitness equipment along with a children's playground within our fields

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Latest income
£50k
Latest spending
£62k
Registered
1962
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating loss of £12,375.52 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to two large planned projects resulting in negative cash flow. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm that required reserves of £40,000 were retained and there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between £30-£40,000 (held: £40k)
We aim to keep between £30-£40,000 to cover for any type of emergency.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Essex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£50k£62k
31/12/2023£41k£39k
31/12/2022£60k£59k
31/12/2021£61k£47k
31/12/2020£48k£44k

Common questions

Is RAYNE VILLAGE HALL AND PUBLIC PLAYING FIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net operating loss of £12,375.52 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to two large planned projects resulting in negative cash flow. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm that required reserves of £40,000 were retained and there are no uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund23/03/2020£8kMain hall flooring replacement
The National Lottery Community Fund30/11/2005£63kReplace and extend playground