WEST HALLAM VILLAGE HALL
Maintain and refurbish Grade II building for use by any organisation or individuals in area. Major users, Guides, Brownies, Ramblers, dance, yoga, exercise groups, Women's Institute, portrait painting, physiotherapy, luncheon and social gatherings; also concerts, drama and private parties. Centre for village Community Events including Well Dressing festival, Open Gardens and Christmas Lights.
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FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE PARISH OF WEST HALLAM IN THE COUNTY OF DERBY WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND FOR OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS;
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that rental income supplemented by fundraising is generally sufficient to cover expenditure, although the charity faces financial challenges balancing ongoing maintenance with necessary improvements. Reserves have received a boost from a bequest, and a Business Continuity Fund of £5,000 is maintained to manage uncertainty. The charity acknowledges financial support from the Parish Council for running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Rental income, supplemented by fundraising is generally sufficient to cover expenditure on services, utilities, maintenance and refurbishment.” — page 2
“The Trustees acknowledge the financial support of the Parish Council with running costs.” — page 2
“The building is owned by the Scargill’s Educational Foundation.”
“The Trustees acknowledge the financial support of the Parish Council with running costs.” — page 2
“The building is owned by the Scargill’s Educational Foundation.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ANN AINSWORTHchair
- Ann Toplis
- CAROLINE ANNE MCFARLANE
- Dr GEORGE FUTERS
- Jackie Louise Nicholas
- James Keith Davison C.Eng
- Jennifer Hall
- Joyce Mold
- Judith Helen Hare
- Karen Brown
- Lesley Forster
- MARY ELIZABETH BUTLER BA HONS
- Paul Butler
- ROY JACKMAN
- Robert Mark Mee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £111k |
| 31/12/2023 | £128k | £38k |
| 31/12/2022 | £23k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £15k |
| 31/12/2020 | £22k | £17k |
Common questions
Is WEST HALLAM VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that rental income supplemented by fundraising is generally sufficient to cover expenditure, although the charity faces financial challenges balancing ongoing maintenance with necessary improvements. Reserves have received a boost from a bequest, and a Business Continuity Fund of £5,000 is maintained to manage uncertainty. The charity acknowledges financial support from the Parish Council for running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Mike Needham.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2025 | £5k | Preserving West Hallam Village Hall |