GREAT BEDWYN PLAYINGFIELD AND VILLAGE HALL
The Bedwyn Memorial Playing Field & Village Hall Charity owns & manages two plots of land in Great Bedwyn on which are housed all the main sports,recreational facilities & village hall.The village hall is used extensively by affiliated organisations and for private hire. The hire rates are some of the cheapest in Wiltshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with net assets of £49,122, representing a significant decrease from the previous year's £46,590 due to a deficit. The primary source of income is hall bookings and property rental, supplemented by fundraising events. The trustees report that the bank balance remains positive, indicating current liquidity despite the operational loss.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- KARINA NICHOLSONchair
- Andrew Mark Oliver
- MR K CHALLEN
- Rob Braybrooke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £23k |
| 31/03/2024 | £102k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £13k | £19k |
| 31/03/2022 | £63k | £10k |
| 31/03/2021 | £34k | £25k |
Common questions
Is GREAT BEDWYN PLAYINGFIELD AND VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with net assets of £49,122, representing a significant decrease from the previous year's £46,590 due to a deficit. The primary source of income is hall bookings and property rental, supplemented by fundraising events. The trustees report that the bank balance remains positive, indicating current liquidity despite the operational loss.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £25k | Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2006 | £10k | refurbishment |