MOORLAND AND FORDGATE VILLAGE HALL
Maintains a hall serving the communities of Moorland and Fordgate. Lets the hall for activities such as a weekly pilates group, badminton group, Zumba sessions, coffee morning, exercise class, monthly womens group, fortnightly art group, plus annual produce show and other community events. Private lets to community members for family events & parties.Local fundraising activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held £39,150 in unrestricted reserves at the end of the period, with a net surplus of £427 reported for the year. The trustees confirmed that resources are sufficient to meet future needs and the charity is operating on a stable basis. No material uncertainties or deficits were disclosed in the financial review.
What the accounts disclose
“Fund Raising £21,155” — page 15
Trustees
- Gary Doylechair
- Alfred Thomas Hill
- Christina Doyle
- DONNA HOWLETT
- Gordon Dodd
- Ian Lever
- Patrick Gray
- Stephen Small
- Steve Caffrey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £27k | £26k |
| 31/08/2024 | £20k | £22k |
| 30/09/2023 | £7k | £12k |
| 30/09/2022 | £14k | £10k |
| 30/09/2021 | £20k | £7k |
Common questions
Is MOORLAND AND FORDGATE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held £39,150 in unrestricted reserves at the end of the period, with a net surplus of £427 reported for the year. The trustees confirmed that resources are sufficient to meet future needs and the charity is operating on a stable basis. No material uncertainties or deficits were disclosed in the financial review. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 05/12/2025 | £500 | Moorland and Fordgate Village Hall |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £5k | Purchase and Installation of Audio-Visual Equipment |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 03/04/2017 | £4k | Village Hall Improvements |