SHAW HILL PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL
Management and operation of the playing field and village hall at Shaw Hill for the benefit of the community and inhabitants of Melksham without parish and the neighbourhood.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the trust's finances remain strong with strong community usage ensuring viability. The Treasurer concludes the accounts remain robust despite major expenditure, noting that future planned expenditure includes extending the car park and kitchen works. The trust intends to keep enough finances to cover significant emergencies.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Hall Hire: Income from regular hall hire is less, mainly due to Friendship Club and a weekly dancing club folding. Ad Hoc bookings have increased substantially through our online booking system.” — page 9
Trustees
- Anstice Louise Beveridge
- JOANNA Elizabeth BISHOP
- Joan Boorer
- Mr Mike Booth
- Patrick Simon Hunt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £24k |
| 31/12/2023 | £33k | £26k |
| 31/12/2022 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/12/2021 | £18k | £15k |
| 31/12/2020 | £9k | £17k |
Common questions
Is SHAW HILL PLAYING FIELD AND VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the trust's finances remain strong with strong community usage ensuring viability. The Treasurer concludes the accounts remain robust despite major expenditure, noting that future planned expenditure includes extending the car park and kitchen works. The trust intends to keep enough finances to cover significant emergencies. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Roger Hatherall.