VILLAGE HALL
Newick Village Hall is open for public & private meetings from wedding parties to exercise classes, study groups, youth groups, fundraising & various games, dancing, animal training. It is fully licenced & has a bar & kitchen facilities. It is recently been updated to a high standard.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £16,241 for the year ended 31 December 2025, increasing total net funds to £72,991. The trustees report a healthy financial position with unrestricted reserves held in the Operational Surplus fund at £22,500, which they note is approximately nine months of hire and storage income. While the financial state is considered satisfactory, the trustees explicitly acknowledge being acutely aware of financial risks existing in 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“It is important to note that the freehold of land and building is owned by the Custodian Trustee, Nwick Parish Couneilon behalf of the residents of N*ick Mllage.” — page 3
“The hearing loop was financed by Newick Parish Council (i783 grant received in2O24l”
“It is important to note that the freehold of land and building is owned by the Custodian Trustee, Nwick Parish Couneilon behalf of the residents of N*ick Mllage.” — page 3
“The hearing loop was financed by Newick Parish Council (i783 grant received in2O24l”
Trustees
- DAVID READchair
- Antony Philip Bailey
- BARBARA BONE
- Bronja Whitlock
- DAVID JOHN TEESDALE WESLEY TOBBITT
- HILARY BRYAN
- MICHAEL BERRY
- SARA ASPREY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £43k | £33k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £35k | £37k |
| 31/12/2022 | £27k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £86k |
Common questions
Is VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £16,241 for the year ended 31 December 2025, increasing total net funds to £72,991. The trustees report a healthy financial position with unrestricted reserves held in the Operational Surplus fund at £22,500, which they note is approximately nine months of hire and storage income. While the financial state is considered satisfactory, the trustees explicitly acknowledge being acutely aware of financial risks existing in 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2011 | £10k | Kitchen Refurbishment Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2010 | £30k | New foyer and toilets, including disabled toilet and access |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2009 | £10k | Increasing Sports and Community Use by Upgrading Village Hall Floor |