LOPHAM VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD
The Charity maintains the Lophams Village Hall for the benefit of local people by allowing the hall to be used for family events and bringing in outside providers to run events, educational courses and sports opportunities for local people to participate in.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in good financial health with income and expenditure balanced over the period. Free reserves stood at £23,586, held to cover unexpected costs and potential income reductions. The independent examiner certified the accounts as a true reflection of the charity's financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“There is a substantial building to maintain and so a reserve is essential for unexpected costs. In addition a reserve is required should events beyond our control (eg covid) reduce our expected income.”
Trustees
- MICHAEL SHIPPERLEEchair
- JAMES CHRISTOPHER PURSEHOUSE
- JENNIFER MARY VERE MA DIP ED
- Russell Golledge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £23k | £22k |
| 28/02/2025 | £26k | £26k |
| 29/02/2024 | £27k | £66k |
| 28/02/2023 | £20k | £20k |
| 28/02/2022 | £22k | £16k |
Common questions
Is LOPHAM VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in good financial health with income and expenditure balanced over the period. Free reserves stood at £23,586, held to cover unexpected costs and potential income reductions. The independent examiner certified the accounts as a true reflection of the charity's financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2023 | £9k | New Heating |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 13/05/2005 | £91 | "Lophams Village Hall Committee Will Use A Grant To Organise A 'Victory Dance' To Celebrate The 60th Anniversary Of Ve/Vj Day. A Wide Array O" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2005 | £2k | Lophams Victory Dance |