DORRIDGE VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION
A community village hall to meet all the needs of the local community.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS RESIDENT IN THE PARISH OF DORRIDGE AND DISTRICT BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND RESIDENTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO FURTHER HEALTH, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRAINING AND RECREATION, AND SOCIAL, MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO FOSTER A COMMUNITY SPIRIT FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THESE AND OTHER CHARITABLE OBJECTS. (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 2 OF CONSTITUTION)
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £14,831 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with unrestricted funds increasing to £153,574. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting that net current assets are adequate to cover ongoing commitments. The charity transitioned to Receipts and Payments accounting this year, which affects comparability with prior periods.
What the accounts disclose
“The Association should always hold sufficient cash to cover six months’ overheads and in addition aim to hold additional liquid assets to bring total reserves up to £30,000.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Robert William Beckhamchair
- Barbara MASSEY
- David James French
- Frances Baxter
- Kathy Leach
- Neerja Dandona
- Susan Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £87k | £72k |
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £56k |
| 31/03/2024 | £57k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £55k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £36k |
Common questions
Is DORRIDGE VILLAGE HALL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £14,831 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with unrestricted funds increasing to £153,574. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory, noting that net current assets are adequate to cover ongoing commitments. The charity transitioned to Receipts and Payments accounting this year, which affects comparability with prior periods. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/12/2009 | £5k | Internal and External Lighting, Projector Screen and Additional Sockets |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2008 | £5k | Chairs for Village Hall |