WAR MEMORIAL HALL AND INSTITUTE
Provision of room hire for the benefit of local groups, societies and other organisations
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that cash and bank balances at the end of 2025 were £71,825, resulting in a net surplus of £6,398 for the period. The trustees do not have a formal reserves policy but aim to hold at least £10,000 for day-to-day running costs and £10,000 for unplanned building reserves. The principal risks identified are the loss of income from the bar and unplanned repair work to the building.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees do not have a formal Reserves policy. However we have an objective to hold at least e 10000 for the day to day running costs of the Hall together with a minimum €10000 for unplanned building reseryes.”
Trustees
- STEPHEN WILLIAM DUNNchair
- Graham Sowter
- Jill Studholme
- Lauren Amy
- Sandra Terry
- Sharon Udale
- Simon Sowter
- WARWICK ADAMS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £121k | £115k |
| 31/12/2024 | £106k | £105k |
| 31/12/2023 | £99k | £95k |
| 31/12/2022 | £89k | £86k |
| 31/12/2021 | £72k | £58k |
Common questions
Is WAR MEMORIAL HALL AND INSTITUTE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that cash and bank balances at the end of 2025 were £71,825, resulting in a net surplus of £6,398 for the period. The trustees do not have a formal reserves policy but aim to hold at least £10,000 for day-to-day running costs and £10,000 for unplanned building reserves. The principal risks identified are the loss of income from the bar and unplanned repair work to the building. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- ASHTEAD PEACE MEMORIAL HALL
- THE CONGREGATIONAL MEMORIAL HALL TRUST
- GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST
- WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
- SARUM HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE INSTITUTE OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAR MEMORIAL HALL AND INSTITUTE | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHTEAD PEACE MEMORIAL HALL | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CONGREGATIONAL MEMORIAL HALL TRUST | £327k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOTHAM MEMORIAL HALL AND RECREATION GROUND TRUST | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEM TOWN HALL COMMUNITY TRUST LTD | £257k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SARUM HALL SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |