News....
Hookwood Memorial Hall Trust
Charity Number 271303
Chairman’s Annual Statement April 2026
The Year: April 2025 to 2026
We work hard to drive the sales forward
Trading conditions are still behind pre-pandemic levels.
The sheer costs of running and maintaining the Memorial Hall are staggeringly high, costs are an up-hill struggle.
True to mention, the usage of a village or community hall is not fashionable, todays buying public demand more. Yet we offer real and fantastic “value for money”.
Commercial and Regular hirers we are actively seeking new clients. Ad-hoc bookings at the weekend remain a constant. Weekdays we have availability; this situation is slowly improving.
There is severe competition amongst other halls, mainly we do not benefit from any funding from the local councils or organisations, we are independent. Therefore, stand-alone and totally self-funding. We are a micro-business. We are a Charitable Trust.
The year end September’25 accounts, despite the difficulties, confirmed we made a small deficit.
Quality is our constant buzz word we use on a regular basis, why? Quality in our venue. Quality in the facilities we offer. Quality in the way we get things done. Quality in our dealings and approach to everybody.
We are the best, Community Hall within a large area with multiple “unique selling points”, including large carpark, free wi-fi, air-conditioning, constant heating, rural location, dedicated BBQ and bouncy castle areas, late night licence plus pa system, projector and screen, and much more.
We do like to boast and show off our magnificent facilities.
WE OFFER A FIRST CLASS FACILITIY and SALES SUPPORT.
The Trustees and the Support staff are the backbone of the Memorial Hall’s success. We thank them for their tireless efforts.
Welcome to: Lorraine Cook who has joined us as Caretaker and groundsman, her efforts are being noticed by our hall hirers. There is a new look and freshness inside the hall. A welcome garden greets everyone.
We focus on the future, the team, talk about the future and where we want to go. because together we have a recipe for success. There is laughter among this determination for success.
This year has been extremely challenging therefore what we have achieved we are very EXTREMELY PROUD, and we are delighted to share those achievements with you.
Best wishes
James
James O’Neill…Chairman
Hookwood Memorial Hall Trust
www.hookwoodmemorialhall.co.uk 24th April 2024
YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND VISIT US
Usually manned Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday between 1000-1300.
Or phone to arrange a visit : 07935 300 631
Or visit www.hookwoodmemorialhall.co.uk
"This hall can only be described as Hookwood's best kept secret." -- Richard, Norwood Hill, Surrey
"A Little Gem of a Hall." -- James, Charlwood, Surrey