THORNTON HOUGH VILLAGE HALL
Provision of Village Hall facilities to the local community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,609 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £12,022. This figure is below the trustees' stated policy target of £20,000, which represents four months of overheads. The charity holds a leasehold property valued at £590,000 and has a trading subsidiary, Thornton Hough Coffee Shop Ltd, which covenanted all its profits to the hall.
What the accounts disclose
“Activities in furtherance of the charity’s objects Usage fees from member beneficiaries Usage fees from community beneficiaries Activities for generating funds Coffee Shop takings Bank interest Total incoming resources” — page 4
“As at 31st March 2025 the Hall’s reserves were £12,022 (2024 £6,413) compared with the targeted figure of £20,000, being four months overheads.” — page 2
“During the year the charity paid £864, (2024 £822), for payroll services and accounting services provided by Copplestone Unsworth & Co, Chartered Accountants, in which P. M. Unsworth is a partner.” — page 7
“The Hall has established a trading company, Thornton Hough Coffee Shop Ltd, which is responsible for the operation of the Coffee Shop, including the bar.” — page 2
Trustees
- Yvonne Carol Nolanchair
- Dr Elaine McBeath
- Irene Barbara Williams
- MISS NICKY VALE
- PETER MAURICE UNSWORTH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £66k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £61k |
| 31/03/2022 | £66k | £65k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THORNTON HOUGH VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £5,609 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £12,022. This figure is below the trustees' stated policy target of £20,000, which represents four months of overheads. The charity holds a leasehold property valued at £590,000 and has a trading subsidiary, Thornton Hough Coffee Shop Ltd, which covenanted all its profits to the hall. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2005 | £59k | Village Hall |