BISHOPS LYDEARD VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD
The village hall comprises internally 3 halls, stage, kitchen and toilets, and externally an annexe, a childrens play park, playing field and car park. The internal facilities and annexe are hired to a wide range of regular user groups, and also to individuals and organisations for concerts, meetings, parties and wedding receptions. The external facilities are available to all at no charge.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £47,134 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £687,911 to £640,777. Free reserves stood at £35,743, which the trustees note is above their stated policy target of three months' normal running costs. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operation.
What the accounts disclose
“For running costs, the charity aims to keep a reserve of 3 months normal costs.” — page 7
Trustees
- ALAN BALLchair
- ANN PATTEMORE
- BOB ELGIN
- Claire Donnelly
- Claudio Roberto Moises
- David Winter
- Emma Hayes
- Henrietta Anne Stockley
- MARION EVENS
- MR GREG ALLEN
- RICHARD PEACOCKE
- ROLAND HENRY ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG
- WAYNE BULL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £110k |
| 31/12/2023 | £74k | £102k |
| 31/12/2022 | £57k | £98k |
| 31/12/2021 | £173k | £61k |
| 31/12/2020 | £58k | £74k |
Common questions
Is BISHOPS LYDEARD VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £47,134 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £687,911 to £640,777. Free reserves stood at £35,743, which the trustees note is above their stated policy target of three months' normal running costs. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue in operation. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/06/2023 | £10k | Bishops Lydeard Old Small Hall roof refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2019 | £9k | Large hall interior refurbishment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2013 | £6k | Replacement of Small Hall, Entrance Lobby and toilets flooring |