SWINBROOK VILLAGE HALL
The maintenance and development of Swinbrook Village Hall for the benfit of the village
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £39,809 for the year ended 30 September 2025, bringing total cash reserves to £78,358. The trustees note that reserves are substantially elevated to fund forthcoming renovation works and are expected to reduce substantially in the following year. There are no financial concerns regarding the ongoing viability of the charity.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity generated income of £62,265 in the year to 30 September 2025 (2024: £14,559) primarily as a result of fundraising to fund the renovation of the village hall. A grant of £17,465 was received from the West Oxfordshire District Council SpaceHive program, £21,700 in donations made under gift aid, £17,050 in other donations and £5,300 in tax reclaims from HMRC.”
“Historically, the Trustees have held reserves to cover ongoing running costs, but reserves are substantially elevated at 30 September 2025 in order to fund the forthcoming renovation of the village hall. The reserves are therefore expected to reduce substantially in the year to 30 September 2026.”
Trustees
- Dominic Edward Pearson
- Dr Richard Harrop
- Guy Wall
- Keith Raymond Hudson
- ROBIN MEECH
- Thomas Alfred Walker
- Wolfgang Bauer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £62k | £22k |
| 30/09/2024 | £15k | £7k |
| 30/09/2023 | £5k | £6k |
| 30/09/2022 | £9k | £4k |
| 30/09/2021 | £10k | £2k |
Common questions
Is SWINBROOK VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £39,809 for the year ended 30 September 2025, bringing total cash reserves to £78,358. The trustees note that reserves are substantially elevated to fund forthcoming renovation works and are expected to reduce substantially in the following year. There are no financial concerns regarding the ongoing viability of the charity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £8k | Swinbrook Village Hall Refurbishment |