BREDHURST VILLAGE HALL
Bredhurst Village Hall is available for hire to residents and non-residents. It is used by community organisations and clubs and for private functions.
Objects
VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF BREDHURST 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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the filing is based on incomplete records handed to a new Treasurer, following the resignation of the previous Treasurer without a handover. The charity faced significant operational and governance challenges, including a police investigation into financial irregularities and the arrest of the former Chair. Despite these issues, the new trustees have implemented cost-cutting measures and improved maintenance, though the financial position shows a deficit for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“It has been a very difficult year for Trustees of Bredhurst Village Hall Charity. Throughout the year Trustees were faced with many challenges including a Police investigation, a lease renewal which had been outstanding for several years and updating the charity’s original constitution which dated back to 1962.” — page 2
“Trustees have been in discussion with the Charity Commission who are fully aware of the circumstances. They advised that accounts be uploaded and annotated that they are the best that can be provided from incomplete records handed to the new Treasurer.” — page 2
“Possible financial irregularities spanning several years were reported to the Police in January 25. Trustees passed a vote of no confidence in the Chair. A new Chair was elected. The ex-Chair was arrested on 14th March and released on bail. The Police investigation is ongoing.” — page 2
“Trustees have been in discussion with the Charity Commission who are fully aware of the circumstances. They advised that accounts be uploaded and annotated that they are the best that can be provided from incomplete records handed to the new Treasurer.” — page 2
“Possible financial irregularities spanning several years were reported to the Police in January 25. Trustees passed a vote of no confidence in the Chair. A new Chair was elected. The ex-Chair was arrested on 14th March and released on bail. The Police investigation is ongoing.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £34k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £34k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £23k |
Common questions
Is BREDHURST VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the filing is based on incomplete records handed to a new Treasurer, following the resignation of the previous Treasurer without a handover. The charity faced significant operational and governance challenges, including a police investigation into financial irregularities and the arrest of the former Chair. Despite these issues, the new trustees have implemented cost-cutting measures and improved maintenance, though the financial position shows a deficit for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2015 | £10k | Bredhurst Village Hall Heating System Upgrade |