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War Memorial Village Hall

Also known as: Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall

The charity's aims are to maintain a high quality facility for village use and external lettings; to offer safe, inclusive opportunities for leisure, recreation and education for all sections of our community and to preserve a sense of village identity and community spirit through joint activities and celebrations.

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Activities & Mission

The charity's aims are to maintain a high quality facility for village use and external lettings; to offer safe, inclusive opportunities for leisure, recreation and education for all sections of our community and to preserve a sense of village identity and community spirit through joint activities and celebrations.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£26,745
Latest Expenditure
£32,028

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£26,745
£32,0280 / 6
2023
£23,655
£26,5690 / 4
2022
£23,342
£23,9590 / 0
2021
£15,921
£26,2890 / 3
2020
£31,921
£17,7340 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about War Memorial Village Hall

What does War Memorial Village Hall do?

The charity's aims are to maintain a high quality facility for village use and external lettings; to offer safe, inclusive opportunities for leisure, recreation and education for all sections of our community and to preserve a sense of village identity and community spirit through joint activities and celebrations.

How much income did War Memorial Village Hall report in 2024?

War Memorial Village Hall reported total income of £27k and reported expenditure of £32k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was War Memorial Village Hall registered as a charity?

War Memorial Village Hall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 1965 as charity number 301186. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs War Memorial Village Hall?

War Memorial Village Hall is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Elizabeth Ratcliffe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does War Memorial Village Hall operate?

War Memorial Village Hall operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is War Memorial Village Hall a registered charity?

Yes — War Memorial Village Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 301186.

Details

Address
Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall
Churchill Close
Sturminster Marshall
WIMBORNE
Dorset
BH21 4BQ
Registration Date
17 August 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
301186
Charity Number
301186

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Trustees

Susan Elizabeth Ratcliffe Chair
Barbara Beaves
Chris Humphreys
Maureen Steel
Michael Royles
Also governs 1 other charity
Philip Daniel Ratcliffe
Stephen Gerry

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sturminster Marshall Memorial Hall

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30 July 2026
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