NEWBY AND SCALBY COMMUNITY HALL
Hire of the Community Hall to local community and commercial groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds zero financial reserves, which presents a significant risk to the ongoing viability of the facility. The charity experienced a structural financial deficit from its first year of operation and received no support from local fundraising campaigns. While there were no loans outstanding, the trustees are reviewing the financial viability of the hall operation to address these critical pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“This lack of a financial cushion presents a significant risk to the ongoing viability of the facility.”
“Signi cant issues were uncovered regarding longfailures to meet standard Health and Safety compliance for village halls. Essential safety checks on the gas boiler (last serviced in 2013), re prevention systems, electrical checks (no EIR since 2011 when property handed over to Trust) had not been undertaken for many years.” — page 3
Trustees
- Newby and Scalby Community Hall Trust
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £38k | £41k |
| 31/03/2024 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £23k | £37k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £27k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £20k |
Common questions
Is NEWBY AND SCALBY COMMUNITY HALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds zero financial reserves, which presents a significant risk to the ongoing viability of the facility. The charity experienced a structural financial deficit from its first year of operation and received no support from local fundraising campaigns. While there were no loans outstanding, the trustees are reviewing the financial viability of the hall operation to address these critical pressures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £10k | Replacement Fire Doors |