ERIDGE VILLAGE HALL
The hall acts as a focal point for activities in this widely scattered rural community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,617 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to planned capital investment in facilities such as WC refurbishment and landscaping. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that net funds available of £58,414 remain adequate to cover at least six months of recurring operational expenditure and future maintenance needs. The trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to cover at least six months of recurring operational expenditure and to provide a capital fund for maintenance and improvement of the hall’s fabric.” — page 5
Trustees
- David Austin Smithchair
- Alexander James Shorter
- Allison Holton
- Elizabeth Christiana Mary Shorter
- Jonathan Lynn
- Julian Lloyd
- Ruth Wilkey
- SUE HAWKES
- Tracy Deborah Bryant
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £34k | £48k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £32k | £26k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £10k |
Common questions
Is ERIDGE VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,617 for the year ended 31 December 2025, primarily due to planned capital investment in facilities such as WC refurbishment and landscaping. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that net funds available of £58,414 remain adequate to cover at least six months of recurring operational expenditure and future maintenance needs. The trustees are satisfied that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.