THE VICTORIA HALL ASSOCIATION
To maintain and manage the Victoria Hall, the adjoining Sports Field and the Multi Unit Games Area.
Objects
A) TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF NOLTON AND ROCH PARISH AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUTDI DISTINCTION OF SEX OR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND INBABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS (FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE CLAUSE 2 OF CONSTITUTION)
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £9,553 for the year ended 31 March 2026, increasing its unrestricted funds to £42,074. This balance exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of approximately £20,000, indicating a robust financial position with adequate liquidity. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, and no material uncertainties or governance issues were identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have a reserves policy which aims to maintain unrestricted free reserves equivalent to at least six months' running costs (approximately £20,000).” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Michael John Harrieschair
- Alison Louise Wadia
- Emma Luise Dent
- John Spencer Hancock
- Kenneth Charles Jarvis
- Melony June Ablitt
- Paul Mark Ellis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £35k | £25k |
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £18k |
| 31/03/2022 | £8k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE VICTORIA HALL ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £9,553 for the year ended 31 March 2026, increasing its unrestricted funds to £42,074. This balance exceeds the trustees' stated reserves policy target of approximately £20,000, indicating a robust financial position with adequate liquidity. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, and no material uncertainties or governance issues were identified. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2015 | £5k | Meeting Room and Work Room Extension to Village Hall |