Fundraising

A Registered Charity

The Forest Row Village Hall is registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), number 305223. This means that all funds raised through the activities of the Village Hall are re-invested into its upkeep and management. The Village Hall does not receive any local authority funding, but relies solely on event hiring income and fundraising activities.

Charitable Statement

Here below is the original charitable objects statement as presented to the Charity Commission. It is no longer visible on the Commission’s website, however it still reflects the aims of the Village Hall.

“The provision and maintenance of the Village Hall for the use of the inhabitants of Forest Row and the neighbourhood 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.”

Active Fundraising Projects

The Forest Row Village Hall is over 100 years old and is in constant need of maintenance and repair. Amongst many priorities, the Management Committee is actively raising funds for the following projects:

Pouring peach coloured paint into a paint tray.

Decorating

The Village Hall was last fully decorated in the 1960’s, time for a new coat of paint please.

View of the Freshfield Hall kitchen, showing the open serving hatch into the hall, the fridge, sink and oven.

Window Replacement

The windows in the Freshfield kitchen and lobby are in need of replacing.

Interior view of the Peter Griffits Hall, the photo is taken from the rear of the hall towards the serving hatch and kitchen. To the far side is the entrance to the gentleman's toilets.

Floor Repair

The floor in the Peter Griffits Hall requires replacement. Repairs may be necessary to the underneath of the floor.

Local Supporters

The bulk of the income raised by the Village Hall is through event hosting. Further fundraising activities are necessary however to cover costs, these include Management Committee events (e.g. Quiz Night), application to local and national charity funds, as well as local Forest Row supporters.

Local Business Supporters

The management of the Village Hall requires the services and advice of a wide range of businesses, from accountancy to garden services. Wherever possible the Village Hall engages local businesses, and is very grateful for all the support received.

Al Fine Gifts, image showing balls of wool.

Al Fine Gifts

Gifts & Toys, Fine Art Cards & Prints.
Visit us at 21 Hartfield Rd, Forest Row, opposite the Community Centre.

Cole's Estate Agents logo, depicting a stag.

Cole’s Estate Agents

At Cole’s we have a highly dedicated, professional and friendly team to help you every step of the way.

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