ODCOMBE VILLAGE HALL
The aim of the charity is to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Odcombe and its surrounding area by providing a suitable venue for meetings, lectures, classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure such as, short mat bowls, exercise classes, football, karate, walkers, sewing, tea dances, luncheons, suppers, bingo and quiz nights.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a self-financing basis with a reserves policy target of £10,000 for unplanned emergencies. The trustees report that the hall remains in good financial condition, although regular user group hire charges do not entirely cover annual running costs. The filing notes that the charity is awaiting finalisation of the land registration with the Land Registry.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have a reserves policy and have agreed that an amount of £10,000 should be kept for unplanned emergencies.” — page 6
“The Trustees have a reserves policy and have agreed that an amount of £10,000 should be kept for unplanned emergencies.” — page 6
Trustees
- Rachel Vanessa Davieschair
- DENISE ANN DUNFORD
- Jason Gunning
- MARGARET ELIZABETH CLOTWORTHY
- Malcolm Glover
- Thomas John Foot
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £27k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £24k | £21k |
| 31/12/2023 | £24k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £25k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £16k |
Common questions
Is ODCOMBE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a self-financing basis with a reserves policy target of £10,000 for unplanned emergencies. The trustees report that the hall remains in good financial condition, although regular user group hire charges do not entirely cover annual running costs. The filing notes that the charity is awaiting finalisation of the land registration with the Land Registry. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2018 | £9k | Odcombe Movie Nights |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Portable stage with ramp and 2 storage trolleys |