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This page contains details of the Shimpling Village Hall and how it is managed on behalf of the Parish Council by the Village Hall Committee.
The Village Hall and the parcel of land upon which it is situated is held in Trust by the Parish Council who is responsible for its maintenance and repair, improvement, insurance, rates and taxes; the costs of which are funded through its annual budget (Precept), the proceeds from the village bottle and paper banks or through Community Levy Funding (CIL). CIL funding is money that the Parish Council receives when there is new development in the village and which can only be used for the benefit for all those living in that community.
The Village Hall Committee was set up in 1995, with its own constitution, to deal with the day to day running of the hall which includes some basic maintenance, payment of utility bills, purchasing of equipment, cleaning and to be responsible for bookings and arranging community events. As well as community events, the Village Hall is used for weekly pilates classes, WI meetings and informal church services. It is also available for private bookings. If you are interested in booking the Village Hall please contact Marian Peck on 01284 828187. Details of hall charges can be found in the Shimpling News which is published quarterly and delivered to all Shimpling residents.
Our membership:
Chair Marian Peck
Lettings Marian Peck 01284 828187
Treasurer David Johnston
Members Nathalie Brown
Tina Campan
Bernard Essery
Glenda Peck
John Sinclair
PC Liaison: Nathalie Brown and Gerry Shrimpton.
Meetings approx. every six weeks at the village hall.
Residents welcome.
The Village Hall Committee welcome new members and if you are interested in joining them or can offer assistance in any way, please contact Marian Peck on 01284 828187.
Village Hall Meetings
Please see attached detailsof recent Village Hall Committee Meetings:
Notes of meeting held 25/02/19
Notes of meeting held 25/04/19
Notes of meeting held 03/09/19
Notes of meeting held 15/10/19
Notes of meeting 3rd March 2020
Village Hall Finances
Constitution Documents
Agreed amendments to Village Hall finances 1
Agreed amendments to Village Hall finances 2
The Hallifax Trust
The Hallifax School Endowment Trust is a registered charity founded in 1863. During the first half of the 19th Century the Hallifax family came to live at Chadacre. Wealthy bankers from London, evidence of their generosity to Shimpling can be seen around the village including the former village school. It dates from 1841 and was built or owned by Thomas Hallifax. Many people have happy memories of the school but sadly it closed in 1989 and the trustees sold the school and the schoolhouse and invested the proceeds.
There were no Hallifax male heirs and Chadacre passed into the Weller Poley family from Boxted Hall via the marriage of Diana Hallifax. Although the Hallifax name disappeared over 100 years ago the local community continue to benefit from the kindness and foresight of this family. The Hallifax Trust provides grants, which are not means tested and depend upon the annual income generated from investments. Awards are prioritised in accordance with the Trust Deed as follows: -
1) The primary school serving the Parish of Shimpling, currently Lawshall, for special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority.
- The Trust makes an annual contribution towards music tuition at Lawshall School and a few years ago contributed towards the addition of an outdoor classroom.
2) Grants for people under the age of 25 who either attended primary school serving the Parish of Shimpling or whose parents live in Shimpling.
- The Trust continues to be an important source of extra funding for youngsters living in Shimpling. Every year 15 -20 youngsters are awarded grants to help towards the cost of going to college or university. Applications are considered at the beginning of the academic year.
- Application forms are available from the administrator, hallifaxtrust@gmail.com and must be returned by 30th September.
3) General benefit of the residents of Shimpling - if there are funds in any year not required for the above, it may be used for community events and projects.
- In recent years the Trust has contributed towards the Village Hall refurbishment, repairs to the bridge into the churchyard and village social events.
The Trustees meet twice a year in March and October and report annually at the Village Meeting in May. The annual accounts are audited and the Charity Commission regulates the Trust.
Legacies and donations – If you are interested in making a donation or legacy with direct benefit to local children and the community please get in touch with the secretary.
Email address: hallifaxtrust@gmail.com
Contacts: Claire Wilson, Administrator 01284 830574
Jenny Pine, Treasurer 01284 827073
Registered Charity No 310396