HUNTINGDON COMMEMORATION HALL
The Huntingdon Commemoration Hall Charity's activities are based on the objects of the Charity stated in the original Trust Deed dated 1947 and subsequent Memorandum of Amendment, namely to provide and promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Huntingdon and particularly for those of less financial means facilities for their recreation or welfare.
Objects
PURPOSES OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND WELFARE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £38,172 against a reserves policy target of approximately three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £33,990 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £86,015. The trustees maintain that the charity is in a good position to tackle financial challenges and continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy and objective of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to approximately three month’s expenditure, excluding depreciation and discrete projects.” — page 5
“During the year T Askew received £2,410 (2024: £2,883) from the charity for the provision of technical support services whilst acting as a Trustee.” — page 13
“During the year T Askew received £2,410 (2024: £2,883) from the charity for the provision of technical support services whilst acting as a Trustee.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Paul Sweeneychair
- Dominic Whitehead
- Elena Carpenter
- Guy Makey
- Peter Vialls
- Sarah Stammler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £322k | £288k |
| 31/03/2024 | £226k | £198k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £130k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £85k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £20k |
Common questions
Is HUNTINGDON COMMEMORATION HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds stood at £38,172 against a reserves policy target of approximately three months' expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus of £33,990 for the year, with total net assets increasing to £86,015. The trustees maintain that the charity is in a good position to tackle financial challenges and continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2007 | £5k | Commemoration Hall Refurishment Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2006 | £5k | Refurbishment/Arts Development |