HOUGHTON VILLAGE HALL
To manage, operate and maintain the fabric of Houghton Village Hall premises. To make these available to organisations, groups and individuals for their activities, meetings, functions, parties and operations which in turn is for the general benefit of the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,518.75 for the year ended 31st January 2025, primarily due to a refused grant application. Total unrestricted funds stood at £51,846.79 as of June 2025, with reserves held to cover unexpected closure costs and future projects. The trustees identify the maintenance of a strong body of trustees and volunteers as the principal risk to the charity's survival.
What the accounts disclose
“The main revenue for the hall is raised through the hire charges applied when hall users book the hall.” — page 4
“Reserves are held to ensure running costs can be met should the hall close unexpectedly due to circumstances beyond the committees control. Also they are held factoring in forward planning to finance larger potential projects pending in the future.” — page 3
“The principal risk facing the charity and ultimately its survival is the ability to maintain a strong body of Trustees and volunteers.” — page 4
Trustees
- Steven Hewittchair
- Alison Irving
- Anne Nicholson
- Cynthia Lesley Millar
- Debbie Wilkinson
- Dianne Lesley Allardice
- Gordon Hodgson
- Joan Turney
- Sylvia Teasdale
- Teri Norman
- Terry Teasdale
- Tracey Streitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £32k | £26k |
| 31/01/2025 | £30k | £34k |
| 31/01/2024 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/01/2023 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/01/2022 | £29k | £27k |
Common questions
Is HOUGHTON VILLAGE HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,518.75 for the year ended 31st January 2025, primarily due to a refused grant application. Total unrestricted funds stood at £51,846.79 as of June 2025, with reserves held to cover unexpected closure costs and future projects. The trustees identify the maintenance of a strong body of trustees and volunteers as the principal risk to the charity's survival. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2020 | £10k | Village Hall renovation and refurbishment |