THE VICTORY HALL
THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS INCLUDING USE FORA. MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES ANDB. OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION,WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.
Objects
(1) THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR USE BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE AREA OF BENEFIT WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, INCLUDING USE FOR:(A) MEETINGS, LECTURES AND CLASSES, AND(B) OTHER FORMS OF RECREATION AND LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE INHABITANTS.(2) THE LAND IDENTIFIED IN THE SCHEDULE TO THIS SCHEME MUST BE RETAINED BY THE COMMITTEE FOR USE FOR THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit for the year ended 31 December 2024, with income of £33,473.88 against outgoings of £50,788.99. The closing balance decreased from an opening balance of £42,458.56 to £25,163.45, resulting in total assets of £75,932.44.
What the accounts disclose
“The chair reported that the hall is costing a lot of money, particularly the lifts but it needs doing and we are getting there slowly” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Duddon Parish Council
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £21k | £43k |
| 31/12/2024 | £33k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £21k | £17k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £13k |
| 31/12/2021 | £20k | £8k |
Common questions
Is THE VICTORY HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit for the year ended 31 December 2024, with income of £33,473.88 against outgoings of £50,788.99. The closing balance decreased from an opening balance of £42,458.56 to £25,163.45, resulting in total assets of £75,932.44.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2006 | £7k | Stage Lighting Phase Two |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/02/2005 | £3k | Q-Build Modular Staging |