EDALE VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD
The provision and maintenance of a village hall and recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Edale 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, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
Objects
(1) THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF TE PARISH OF EDALE (HEREINAFTER CALLED "THE AREA OF BENEFIT") 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, WTH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS. (2) SUBJECT AS HEREINAFTER PROVIDED, THE SAID LAND AND BUILDINGS SHALL BE HELD UPON TRUST FOR THE PURPOSES OF A VILLAGE HALL AND RECREATION GROUND AS AFORESAID.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £44,495 at the end of the financial year, providing a buffer for future maintenance needs. The charity achieved an overall surplus of £170 (excluding ring-fenced funds) for the year, with day-to-day operating costs covered by income from hall letting and fundraising. The trustees note that while the financial position is stable, significant future expenditure is anticipated for roof replacement.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- JULIA THOMPSONchair
- Alexander William Henderson Boyd
- Alison Kate Burnett
- Andrew John Critchlow
- Barbara Elizabeth Cunningham
- CAROLINE JACKSON
- CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT
- Catherine Spingys
- David John Shirt
- Dr Patricia Lawford
- George David Woodcock
- Janet Martina Hardy
- Rose Potter
- Stephen Whitaker Snow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2026 | £52k | £34k |
| 07/04/2025 | £31k | £25k |
| 07/04/2024 | £26k | £26k |
| 07/04/2023 | £29k | £34k |
| 07/04/2022 | £31k | £28k |
Common questions
Is EDALE VILLAGE HALL AND PLAYING FIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £44,495 at the end of the financial year, providing a buffer for future maintenance needs. The charity achieved an overall surplus of £170 (excluding ring-fenced funds) for the year, with day-to-day operating costs covered by income from hall letting and fundraising. The trustees note that while the financial position is stable, significant future expenditure is anticipated for roof replacement.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2025 | £10k | Edale Village Hall roof replacement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2011 | £10k | A Village Hall suitable for all |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/04/2006 | £5k | Staging and lighting equipment |