It is hard to believe that it now costs in the region of £10k per annum just to keep the Village Hall running. This excludes one-off payments for repairs and improvements.
Given the cost of living crisis, our income has failed to grow in proportion to the increase in our overheads. For instance, over the past year our electricity costs have doubled after the expiry of our fixed-term tariff. Consequently, we have had to consider other forms of income to ensure the solvency of the Village Hall. This includes instructions on how to leave a legacy in your Will, and the ability to make one-off and regular donations.
After researching the market for accepting charitable donations, we have chosen “Giving Checkout” – a new service offered by Just Giving – the world’s leading online fundraising platform. “Giving Checkout” offers the best value since there are no platform fees or hidden costs. They even cover the merchant processing fees so that the Village Hall receives 100% of your donation.