SHERBORNE ST JOHN VILLAGE HALL
The object of the Charity is to provide a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Sherborne St John and the neighbourhood, in particular 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
Objects
A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF SHERBORNE ST JOHN AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS AND IN PARTICULAR FOR 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 FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £42,001, comprising a General Fund of £42,001 and a Restricted Fund of £12,632. The trustees report that they have made excellent progress in building up reserves over the last five years to manage necessary capital expenditure. The filing confirms the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Charges for hall hire 26,620” — page 10
“maintains a reserve to manage necessary capital expenditure whether for repairs and maintenance or for development of the facilities.”
“A loan of £30,000 from the Parish Council has been fully repaid.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- PAUL TEMPLEchair
- Brian Mitchison
- Debra Morgan
- Shawna Marie Campbell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £54k | £22k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/12/2022 | £27k | £37k |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £29k |
| 31/12/2020 | £21k | £14k |
Common questions
Is SHERBORNE ST JOHN VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £42,001, comprising a General Fund of £42,001 and a Restricted Fund of £12,632. The trustees report that they have made excellent progress in building up reserves over the last five years to manage necessary capital expenditure. The filing confirms the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/01/2005 | £100k | Build new village hall |