THRUXTON MEMORIAL HALL
Thruxton Memorial Hall is the village hall and provides a building for the use of the local community. The Hall hosts various local events for residents including the annual Remembrance Day lunch, Community Cafe, and Open Gardens etc and provides the venue for most village clubs and societies. It is used by individual villagers and people from the surrounding areas for family gatherings.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that maintenance is the biggest expenditure, with specific costs incurred for decorating toilets, upgrading lighting, and replacing extract fans. The charity is actively seeking grants to fund a new kitchen and address crumbling bricks, while noting that the roof is generally sound but requires future attention.
What the accounts disclose
“Bookings have continued to improve this year, in addition to all the small local bookings the NCT are booking an increasing amount, but also this year… 5 weddings!” — page 2
Trustees
- Katherine Elizabeth Christiechair
- Chakra Bahadur Khatri
- Gillian Kay Odling
- Graham Clifford Harris
- Keith Edwards
- Louise Hannah Cushine
- Peter Charlton Christie
- Victoria Joanne Lashmore-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £30k | £26k |
| 29/02/2024 | £28k | £39k |
| 28/02/2023 | £25k | £27k |
| 28/02/2022 | £37k | £39k |
| 28/02/2021 | £31k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THRUXTON MEMORIAL HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that maintenance is the biggest expenditure, with specific costs incurred for decorating toilets, upgrading lighting, and replacing extract fans. The charity is actively seeking grants to fund a new kitchen and address crumbling bricks, while noting that the roof is generally sound but requires future attention.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 04/08/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2005 | £5k | Purchase of new staging |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2004 | £3k | Purchase of kitchen equipment |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/06/2003 | £457k | "Thruxton War Memorial Hall, Hants - Restoration" |