SOUTH HANNINGFIELD VILLAGE HALL CHARITY
Use of hall for Village activities and hire to the public
Objects
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF SOUTH HANNINGFIELD AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £44,889, which exceeds its stated policy target of retaining sufficient funds to cover at least six months of running costs. The filing reports a surplus for the year of £10,805, indicating that income from hall hires and fundraising events was sufficient to cover charitable expenditures and maintain financial stability.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising Income 24,245”
“Our reserves policy is to ensure that we retain sufficient funds to cover at least six months of running costs at any one time.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- CLIVE RUSSELL VALLISchair
- Debbie Owers
- GERALDINE VALLIS
- Joanne Elizabeth Joseph
- Marguerite Zedel Sharpe
- Richard Francis Cerson
- Sandra Elizabeth Graves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £44k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £46k |
| 31/12/2023 | £37k | £33k |
| 31/12/2022 | £45k | £61k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £11k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH HANNINGFIELD VILLAGE HALL CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £44,889, which exceeds its stated policy target of retaining sufficient funds to cover at least six months of running costs. The filing reports a surplus for the year of £10,805, indicating that income from hall hires and fundraising events was sufficient to cover charitable expenditures and maintain financial stability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £2k | Replacement of Community Noticeboard |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2022 | £2k | South Hanningfield Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations |