BARNS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS (OR BARNS GREEN VILLAGE HALL)
Manages the Village Hall and Village Green
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,254.19 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £35,551.36. The trustees note that reserves are held to ensure the village hall remains operational for six months in the event of a future pandemic-like event. However, the trustees also identify risks including declining participation in village sports and the potential loss of a key hall hirer, which may impact future income sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Regular Hirings £36,210.19” — page 12
Trustees
- Paul Hardingchair
- Alan Lambkin
- Alan Victor Strudley
- FIONA CHRISTER
- Karen Jane Ott
- Paul Andrew BAILEY
- Paul Rice
- RUSSELL PARKES
- Simon Gale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £63k | £49k |
| 31/08/2024 | £95k | £65k |
| 31/08/2023 | £92k | £66k |
| 31/08/2022 | £57k | £42k |
| 31/08/2021 | £32k | £26k |
Common questions
Is BARNS GREEN PLAYING FIELDS (OR BARNS GREEN VILLAGE HALL) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £13,254.19 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £35,551.36. The trustees note that reserves are held to ensure the village hall remains operational for six months in the event of a future pandemic-like event. However, the trustees also identify risks including declining participation in village sports and the potential loss of a key hall hirer, which may impact future income sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.