Introduction
Through my report, I am pleased to outline an update on the progress, activities, and financial standing of the Village Hall over the past year. It celebrates our key accomplishments, addresses the challenges we’ve faced, and outlines our goals for the future.
Governance and Management
The Trustees have actively participated in all our meetings over the past year, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the charity. They have developed a proactive plan for essential maintenance while working closely with hirers, suppliers, and contractors. Their dedication to refining policies and procedures ensures continued financial transparency.
Operational Highlights
This year the Trustees and management committee have reviewed and updated all policies and procedures and are happy that we are now fully compliance.
We have improved our Operational systems to enhance safety, cleanliness and cost efficiencies and we have implemented a continuing programme for the next year.
We have addressed urgent maintenance by trimming back trees at the rear of the hall, clearing gutters, replaced windows and locks and replaced the roof of the porch to address severe water ingress.
We have improved our Operational systems to enhance safety, cleanliness and cost efficiencies and we have implemented a continuing programme for the next year.
Financial Overview
Income and Expenditure
Our Treasurer has submitted a full breakdown of Income and expenditure for last year, which has been audited by our Independent Inspector and our Statement can now be summitted to the Charity Commission.
The accounts have shown a significant increase in the income of the facility along with serious investment into the structure and appearance of the Hall.
Further significant investment in the facility is planned for 2025
We extend our thanks to the Treasurer, Bookkeeper, Booking secretary and Auditors for all their work over the last year.
Community Engagement and Usage.
Events and Activities
We have welcomed several new groups to our Hall this year, along with the return of the Borough Green Players. We have, of course, experienced some departures due to some relocation and financial reasons.
We are keen to work closer with the wider community and in particular support local events and charities. We will continue to offer our facility freely to special community events, such as the Christmas lights switch on and similar occasions.
We are keen to work with all local groups and organisations, including the council, and there is an open invitation for them to appoint a representative to join our committee.
We are committed to promoting the Hall itself and the activities held in it.
Challenges and Areas for Improvement
Our primary challenge will always be to ensure Financial Sustainability, while processing our planned maintenance and improvements for the hall.
We wish to build on our engagements with hirers and the wider community, while ensuring that the hall is always fit for purpose in the modern world and the future it faces.
Finally, we need to find a balance between the needs and safety of the Hirers, overall improvements of the facility and the prudent investment of its funds.
Conclusion
I would like to thank the Hirers who use the hall and to the Trustees, Committee and Volunteers who run and promote the facility.
We the Trustees reaffirm our commitment to improve and ensure a positive outlook for the future of the Village Hall.
