KING GEORGE V HALL
The Village Hall is the centre of social activities in the village particularly so since the closure of the one and only public house in the village. A variety of users includes the Toddler Group, Pilates, local history group, birthday parties, weddings etc The Hall is also used as a refuge centre in the event of an emergency.
Objects
TRUST PREMISES TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRAINING AND RECREATION AND SOCIAL, MORAL AND INTELLUCTUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF READING AND RECREATION ROOMS, LIBRARY, LECTUES, CLASSES, RECREATIONS AND ENTERTAINMENTS, OR OTHERWISE AS MAY BE FOUND EXPEDIENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF WEST DEAN, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net income for 2025 exceeded outgoings by £4,331, with reserves standing at £24,800. However, the trustees note significant upcoming expenses related to building maintenance, with early 2026 outgoings already exceeding the previous year's total.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserve fund stands at £24,800 and is based on one years expenses together with a sum to cover emergency building works.” — page 3
Trustees
- Barbara Ann McKay
- Christina Kemp
- Christopher James Wild
- Derek Howland MBE
- Dr David Allen
- Dr Lucy Allen
- Frances Helen Woodward
- John Michael Camilleri
- Katja Biddulph
- Nicola ALice Mary Musto
- Peter Coupe
- Robert William Sutherland McKay
- Tamara Lucas Mrs
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £38k | £34k |
| 31/12/2024 | £16k | £12k |
| 31/12/2023 | £14k | £14k |
| 31/12/2022 | £18k | £21k |
| 31/12/2021 | £28k | £14k |
Common questions
Is KING GEORGE V HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net income for 2025 exceeded outgoings by £4,331, with reserves standing at £24,800. However, the trustees note significant upcoming expenses related to building maintenance, with early 2026 outgoings already exceeding the previous year's total. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.