Charitable objects 

The purpose of the Trust is to provide and maintain a Parish Hall for the use or benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish of St Ippolyts and their environs, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including 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. To further this end by the procurement of grants and donations, the organisation of fund raising events and by the derivation of income from the users of the Hall.

Organisational structure

The charitable trust is constituted by a trust deed and is administered in conformity with the provisions of the deed by the Committee of Management who shall be the charity trustees.

Recruitment and appointment of management committee

The four individual trustees are elected by members of the parish on an annual basis at the Annual General Meeting and a further two trustees can be co-opted. St Ippolyts Parochial Church Council and St Ippolyts Parish Council appoint one representative each.

Review of activities and achievements

The Trust has continued to ensure that the hall has been available for the use of local inhabitants. The local Brownies, Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs and Youth Club have all used the hall for their regular meetings as well as children's dance and gymnastics groups.  Other organisations using the hall regularly include a Dancing Club, Dog Training Club, Ladies Bridge Club, Toddler Group, Singing Group, Table Tennis Club and the Women's Institute.  In addition the hall has also been used for birthday parties, children's parties, wedding receptions, post funeral gatherings and Lent lunches.  The church have held fund raising functions with other users including Probus and Rotary Clubs.

Reserves

The trust reserves will be carried forward to fund ongoing maintenance of the Parish Hall.

Investment powers, policy and performance

Funds not required as a balance for working purposes will be invested as per the trust deed.

Staffing

A paid part-time caretaker and a cleaner are employed.

Meetings

The Hall Users meet with the Trustees on a regular basis and together they hold an Annual Christmas Fair.

Updated March 2009