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.