ST OSYTH VILLAGE HALL
To maintain a village hall facility for the community of St Osyth and others, on a non profit basis cleaning and maintenance are contracted out. 14 local groups and organizations regularly use this facility also members of the parish hire the hall for social and community events
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £37,000, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £16,000 (calculated as half of annual outgoings excluding capital projects). The charity reports a healthy financial position with consistent lettings income covering running costs, though it notes a potential future risk from an estimated £40,000 repair cost for condensation issues in the main hall roof.
What the accounts disclose
“As a matter of financial prudence reserves of 6 months outgoings should be held. (Total expenditure – capital projects) divided by 2 = £16,000.”
Trustees
- STEPHEN COLEchair
- Brenda Carpenter
- CHRISTINE EDITH HARMAN
- COLIN JOHN WESTRIPP
- Cheryl King
- Christine Chadbourne
- Heather Morton
- Jane Curtis
- Jim Bligh
- Judy Ward
- Ken Guilder Mr
- Liz Guilder Mrs
- Michele Thomas
- Pat Eagle
- Paul Harman
- Rob Bentley
- Stephanie Smith
- Sue Wheeler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £46k | £43k |
| 31/08/2024 | £63k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £34k |
| 31/08/2022 | £43k | £45k |
| 31/08/2021 | £37k | £18k |
Common questions
Is ST OSYTH VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £37,000, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £16,000 (calculated as half of annual outgoings excluding capital projects). The charity reports a healthy financial position with consistent lettings income covering running costs, though it notes a potential future risk from an estimated £40,000 repair cost for condensation issues in the main hall roof. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2023 | £10k | Flat Roof Replacement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/06/2009 | £10k | Refurbishment of Village Hall's Ladies' and Gents' Toilets |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £2k | Refurbishment |