Adastra Hall is run by a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, called Adastra Hall Hassocks Community Association – charity number 1201464. You can read more about the charity on the charity commission website:
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5210871
The charity was formed in November 2022 and took responsibility for managing Adastra Hall, on the signing of a new 25 year lease with the Parish Council, in July 2023. Previously, Hassocks Community Association ran Adastra Hall. It was formed by trust deed in April 1979 that manages Adastra Hall. You can find out more about Hassocks Community Association on the Charities Commission website here:
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/277606
As a registered charity, AHHCA isn’t here to make a profit, but to simply fulfil its’ charitable purpose. Rental received from room hire at Adastra Hall is spent back on the running of the building – maintenance, repairs, gas, electricity, cleaners, insurance – all the costs associated with running a big building that’s now nearly 40 years old. Reserves are maintained – for example to cover large capital expenditure.
In the year to June 2023, the following investments have been made in Adastra Hall. We have been successful in applying for, and receiving nearly £40,000 of grants towards these costs and we are grateful to the National Lottery Communities Fund, LoCase and the Platinum Jubilee Fund for their support for these works.
| Project | Approximate Cost |
| Replacement of all lighting for LED | £5,000 |
| Revarnish the hall floor | £2,300 |
| Roof refurbishment | £7,400 |
| Extension of WIFi and CCTV throughout the whole building | £500 |
| Implementation of WiFi control for heating, and link to digital booking system | £700 |
| Audio Visual equipment, including digital projector, new sound system, BluRay and Media players | £13,000 |
| Door access controls and new security features | £9,400 |
| Plans and application for extensions project | £5,000 |
| Replace hall curtains, and stage curtains | £6,000 |
| Installation of 42 solar panels and 3 storage batteries | £53,000 |
| Installation of new hearing loop system in the main hall | £1,400 |
| TOTAL INVESTMENT | £102,700 |
The key focus for AHHCA over the coming 12 months will be the fundraising and development of 2 extensions on the hall, for which planning permission was achieved in early 2023. It is expected that this work will be undertaken in early 2024.