HARTLEBURY PARISH HALL
The maintaining and running of Hartlebury Parish Hall.
Objects
FOR THE PURPOSES OF A VILLAGE HALL FOR THE USE OF THE INHABITANTS OF HARTLEBURY AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, AND IN PARTICULAR FOR 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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,958 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net funds from £141,938 to £134,980. Unrestricted reserves stood at £63,129, which the trustees confirmed was above their stated policy target of at least £30,000. The trustees noted that funds are now required for various maintenance and capital work that will need drawdown on these reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to prudently hold unrestricted reserves (excluding fixed assets) of at least £30,000 to provide a buffer for financial and operating risks facing the charity.” — page 3
“Room hire sales of £2,160 with £180 in debtors (2024 — £1,975 with £180 in debtors) were made to Community Café which is run by Catherine Louise Holden. This Café is for the benefit of the community inhabitants, the charity and selected external charities (with any surplus generated). The Community Café made donations of £1,800 to the charity (2024 — £300). In total the Community Café donated £6,095 to charity in the year, to support various good causes. Christine Harvey is also involved with the running of the Community Café and has been appointed a trustee of the charity on 16 June 2025.” — page 14
“Subsequent to the year-end this work was completed and £3.957 (including VAT) was paid to the supplier. ATEC Security Limited. This supplier is a company connected with a trustee, Julie Howells. Normal procurement rules were applied and the trustee involved had no involvement in the decision making on this matter.” — page 14
“Room hire sales of £2,160 with £180 in debtors (2024 — £1,975 with £180 in debtors) were made to Community Café which is run by Catherine Louise Holden. This Café is for the benefit of the community inhabitants, the charity and selected external charities (with any surplus generated). The Community Café made donations of £1,800 to the charity (2024 — £300). In total the Community Café donated £6,095 to charity in the year, to support various good causes. Christine Harvey is also involved with the running of the Community Café and has been appointed a trustee of the charity on 16 June 2025.” — page 14
“Subsequent to the year-end this work was completed and £3.957 (including VAT) was paid to the supplier. ATEC Security Limited. This supplier is a company connected with a trustee, Julie Howells. Normal procurement rules were applied and the trustee involved had no involvement in the decision making on this matter.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Trustees
- Catherine Louise Holdenchair
- ANTHONY JOHN HARDWICK
- Christine Harvey
- Christine Mary Neale
- Elizabeth Davies
- Julie Howells
- Sharon Cooper
- Simon Fletcher
- Stephanie Andrea Hadley
- Tina Cresswell
- Wendy Southall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £36k | £43k |
| 31/03/2024 | £42k | £43k |
| 31/03/2023 | £45k | £44k |
| 31/03/2022 | £36k | £29k |
| 31/03/2021 | £24k | £19k |
Common questions
Is HARTLEBURY PARISH HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £6,958 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net funds from £141,938 to £134,980. Unrestricted reserves stood at £63,129, which the trustees confirmed was above their stated policy target of at least £30,000. The trustees noted that funds are now required for various maintenance and capital work that will need drawdown on these reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2006 | £3k | Improvement of Hartlebury New Parish Hall |