EYNSFORD VILLAGE HALL
PROVIDES VILLAGE HALL FOR RESIDENTS OF THE PARISH OF EYNSFORD.
Objects
(1) THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF EYNSFORD (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") 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.(2) THE SAID LAND AND BUILDING OR ANY LAND OR BUILDING ACQUIRED BY THE CHARITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLAUSE 28 SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR THE PURPOSES OF A VILLAGE HALL AS AFORESAID.”
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £1,349 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to increased energy and maintenance costs. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £328,524, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of holding cash equivalent to twelve months of letting income.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy on financial reserves is to aim to hold a minimum cash balance equivalent to twelve months of letting income.” — page 2
“On the 12th July 2024 the charity created a company at Companies House limited by guarantee EYNSFORD VILLAGE HALL LIMITED, Company number 15835670, intended for future use but is currently dormant” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Benjamin Newton
- Bridget Jane Storrar
- JAMES STANILAND
- JOHN CAIRNS JP
- Joanne Heather Easter
- Peter Michael John Nicholson
- Sinead Aldrich
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £49k | £67k |
| 31/12/2023 | £88k | £99k |
| 31/12/2022 | £46k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £26k | £25k |
| 31/12/2020 | £105k | £22k |
Common questions
Is EYNSFORD VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £1,349 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to increased energy and maintenance costs. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £328,524, which significantly exceeds its stated policy target of holding cash equivalent to twelve months of letting income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.