BARBY VILLAGE HALL
The provision of a village hall with a stage, kitchen and 2 other rooms for the use of the local community and others for social, sporting and educational activities.The second room is on continual hire to 'Pre-school' this arrangement has made the main hall available for further hiring to the village and this has been taken up to the benefit of the village.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £4,042 for the year, primarily due to increased maintenance and repair costs. However, the trustees assert that the overall financial position remains sound, with unrestricted reserves (General Fund) of £115,627 carried forward. The document notes the necessity of maintaining substantial reserves to cover future unforeseen expenses.
What the accounts disclose
“The events of 2025 do however demonstrate the need to maintain a substantial reserve, and add to it most years, in order to allow for times when substantial, planned for or unforeseen, expenses occur.”
“A grant of £1,500 from the Parish Council towards the chairs and another, that is to be added into the 2026 accounts, for £936 has helped offset these costs.” — page 3
Trustees
- Bryan John O'Reillychair
- Christine Janet Dover
- GILLIAN VALERIE LEPPARD
- JENNIFER WHITT
- Janice Jones
- John Walford
- Michael John Grange
- Nigel John Gove
- PATRICIA WEBB
- Professor Bart Springer
- Susan Ann Hives
- Susan Helen Richardson
- Terence David Fuller
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £27k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £29k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £28k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £12k |
Common questions
Is BARBY VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss of £4,042 for the year, primarily due to increased maintenance and repair costs. However, the trustees assert that the overall financial position remains sound, with unrestricted reserves (General Fund) of £115,627 carried forward. The document notes the necessity of maintaining substantial reserves to cover future unforeseen expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.