Charity Regi5tratlon No: 1063215 THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURYGOSPELHALL TRUST Report of the trustees and unaudlted financlal statements Year ended 5 April 2024
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURYGOSPEL HALL TRUST Contents Pages Reference and administrative details Report of thetrustees Independent examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 10-15 Public Benefit Report Appendix
THE MILL ROADTRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Reference and admlnistrative details For the year ended 5 Aprll 2024 Charlty Name The Mill Road Trust 1982 Registered Charlty Number 1063215 Trustees Mr M Steedman Mr N J Taylor (Chair) MrK Diffey Mrv Steedman Mr R V Dible Treasurer Mr l R Steedman PrincipalAddress Red Kite House The Pothay Winterbourne Gunner Salisbury, SP4 6JL Independent Examiner Moore (South) LLP 33 The Clarendon Centre Salisbury Business Park Dairy Meadow Lane Salisbury. SP12TJ Bankers BarcLays Bank Plc 216 High Street Salisbury SP12YH Sollcitors Watson Watson Mercury House Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury SY2 6LG
TrIEMILL ROADTRUST1982 SALISBURYGOSPEL HALL TRUST Report of the Trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024 The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements ofthe Charity forthe year ended 5 Aprll 2024. The financial statements have been prepared In accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 10-11 and comply with the Tnjst Deed and applicable law. Structure Eovernan¢e and management Governing document The Charity is an unincorpornted trust constituted by É Deed of Trust dated 13 July 1982, most recently amended by Deed of Variation deted 9January 2015. The Trust was reristered th the Charity Commi8sion for England and Wale8 on 5 July 1997 under Charity Registration Numbér.. 1063215. Reerultmont and appolntmont of newtrusteeg The names of the Truees who served during the ye8r8nd since the year8nd Ére set out on page 2. Nona of the Trustees, nor any person connected wth them. reG8ived any remuneTation or expenses from the Charlty in the year ended 5 April 2024 (2023: £nil). Th8 Trust oper8tes a Gospel HaLi and Trustees are chosen from 8mong the regular congregation of the hall. NewTru8t88s ara nom5n8ted by the existing Trngtees or by the congreg8tlon and must be appointed by unanlmous resolution ofthe congregatton. They are seLected according to their skills and experience and are expected to use both in furthering the objeGts of the Charity. Checks are made to ensure the Trustees, eligibility to act and Incoming TTUStees ar8 made aware of thelr responsibllitie8 by the existing Trustees. who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and r8Lev2nt Charty Commis8ion guidance. Wlder network The Trustees m8intsin informal links wth similar charities wlth a vièwto pooling experlenc8 considered useful In pursuing the objects ofthe Charity. The Charity also m8irrt8ins partlcular links with the Chelmhall Gospel HalL Trust, with which It 8hatE8 members of its congregatlon. Rl8k management The Trustees have identified and revlewed the major risk8 to whlch tho Charity is exposed and corrflmi thet they have established systems or procedures to manage and mitigete those ri8k8. Objectives and aCtltIeS Obj8Ctive8 and alms The charltÉble purposes of the Ch8rtty are the advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit, including by the C8Frying on of th8 service of God in accordance wlth the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those Chrlstians forming part of th8 world-wide fallowship known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ithe"Brethrbn"} and any other charitable purposgs connect8d with Brethren. The core doctrin8 of th8 Brethren and proper practices in furtherance of certaln aspècts of dootrine are summarised in Imo schedules to the Trust Deed. Public beneflt Th8 Trustees confirm th8t they hsv8 comptred with thelr dL)ty under section 4 of the Charitles Act2011 to have due regard to the Charlty Commission's general guidanca to cliarities on public benefit
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURYGOSPEL HALL TRUST Report of the Trustees Fortheyear ended 5 April2024 Maln actlvlties and achievements The Trust provides and meintains the Gospel Hall at Pembroke Road in Saitsbury, where reliOous meeting5 are held by the local Brethren community. Details of th8 origins. teachings 8nd way of life of the Brethren oan be found on the website www.pLymouthbrethrenchrlstianchurch.org and in the schedules to thè Trust Deed. Members of tho congregation donated food to local food b8nk8 and homeless centres such a8 the Tru8sell Trust. The local charities are always grateful for th8 donations received and we wlll be contlnuing thls activity into 202412025. The Trust provided funding for th6 purchase of a site and construction of a mèètlng hail near to Sallsbury. Plan5 for Futuro F¥rlods Despit8 the Increased cost of energy, the twstees feel that these Increased costs arn not significantly Impacting on the abl'ty of the charity to contlnue 8s a going concem. Meetings Meetlngs hèid 8t the Gospel h811 wouLd normally include the Lord's Supper Icommunlon), Gospel preachings. Blble re8dlngs and Bible addresse3. There Is a stnjctured weekly schadule of meetings and, depèndlng on the particular meetin& between 50 and 600 people norTnally attend these occaslons. The meetings are attend8d by the regular congregation. and most are open to other properly dbsposed visitors. Thè notitte board outslda the H811 welcomes vlsltors. along with a telephone number for th08e seeking further infomation or help. Bibles and an extensiv8 range of other Christian reading material are on display at the halttsl and visitors are frge to hglp them3elv8s. Spreadlng ihe Gospel Messa and the ilfg 0( a Chrlstlan The Gospel hall is a base from which the regular congregatlon and others who attend the meetings are encouraged to spread th8 Christlan Gospel, in word and deed. Membèr8 Ot the congregation participate In a programme of street prèaching end Gospel tr8Ct8 are provldgd free of charge by th8 Charity to 8uch pr8acher8 to bè handed out to interested members of the pubkn In addition to street preachin& members of the congregation donatè to local food banks and charities which support thè homeL8SS. In carrying out this work, the congregation considers Itse to be iivlng out its faith in practice, as partlcui8rly 8X8mpiified in th8 following 8Xtract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on itving a Christian lif8: We sèekand areencouragèd to live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in the wider community (including former Br8thren). In accordanc8 wFth the teachings of Holy Scrlpture (1 rim 2.2).
THE MILL ROAD TRUST1982 SALISBURYGOSPEL HALL TRusr Report of the Trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024 We regutarty go out from our homes to preach on tho stre8t8, to distribute Chri8t18n literature and engage with the wlder community {inciuding former Brethren) in order to pr8sent etem81 sslvation. 8v8ilable to ail man by faith in Jesus Chrfst. 12 Tim 4.21. We seek a8 members of the public to lead Christian iiv8s as husbands and wives, parent8, children, employers, employaes 8nd neighbour8. (Col 3.22-25, Col 4.11. The preservation 8nd protection of the famiLy unit is fundamental and children are prized as a blessing from God. {PsaLm 127.3-5). The elderly are valued members of the comniunity. forwhom both their family and the der community are expected to care. Holy Scripture ¢omm8nd8 US to be good neighbours to othars, And deal with all other people {including former Brethr8n) openly. honestly and fairly and consistsnt with thes8 principles, we should glve our time. talents and money to assist those in need in the wider community. in so fai as reasonable given our abilities and our avaitable resources. (Matt 7.12, Matt 22.39, Eph 4."28). Fundlng Fundlng Is sought through &ft8 from the congregation and G5ft Ald 18 Ctalmed on 811ble donatlons. Funding is som8times recelved from other charitable trusts with cornpiementsry obJ8ctlves. Flnancial revlew Financial posltlon In th& year ended 5 April 2024, the Trust had a deficit of incoming resources ovor resources expended, as 8 result of a 8ub5tantial grant made to the ChelmhaLi Gospel Hall Trust. Totsl voluntary incomo received thls y&8rwas £347,210 cornpared to £154,492 In the previous year. All funds héld were both unrestricted funds and restricted funds. Reserves policy The Trustees have considered the level o* reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs, based on its size and the level of its financial commitments. The Ttust hgs no employees and Its rgguiar outgoings are minimal. Accordingly, th& Twstees have declded to Èccumulate restricted funds in view of pVidIng funding forthe renovation of a church building for use as a further local hall to accommodate the needB of an expanding congregation. Unr8Stricted funds are being held against rapalrs which will be requlr6d atthe main gospel hail. The Congregation Is kept regutsrty informed as to particular needs for funds. 8nd other relevant matters and the Trustees aim to ensure that the Charity will be abl8 to contlnue to fulfil itg chariteble objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in Income or unexpectèd exndItU[S by raising a funds appeal to the cOnggatIon. Fr8e reserves atth8 yaar-end were £24,468 (2023 - £6.7681
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Report of the Trustees For the year ended 5 April 2024 Statement of Trustees, responsibilities The trustees are responsiblefor preparingtheTrustees'Annual Report and fin8ncial statements in accordancewith appLicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare fin8ncial statements for each financiaLyear which give a true and fair view of the state of aff airs of the charityand of the incomingresources of the charityfor that period. In preparingthesefinanci8l statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting poLicies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102): m8ke judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to ary material departures disclosed and expLained in the financial statements: prepare the financiaLstatementsonthegoing concern basis unless it is inappropri8te to presume that the charity will continue in operation. Thetrustees are responsibLeforkeepingproperaccountingrecordsthatdisclosewith reason8bLe accur8cy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the CharitiesAct 2011, the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations2008, andthe provisionsof the trustdeed. Theyare also responsible fors8feguardng the assets of the charityand hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detectic of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and approved by two trustees. On behaLf of the 808rd Mr N J Taylor (Chair of Trustees) Date.. 25th January 2025
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charityfor the year ended 5 April 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 15. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible forthe preparation otthe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out uncler section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515){b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ACCA, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthan any requirement thatthe accounts give a'true and fairview, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be re2ched. Signed: Robert MacDonald Moore (South) LLP-Chartered Accountants 33 The Clarendon Centre Salisbury Business Park, Diary Meadow Lane Salisbury Wiltshire SP12TJ
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURYGOSPEL HALL TRUST Statement of FlnanclaLActlvities Fortheyearended 5 Apr112024 Unrestrlclèd Designated Funds Funds Restricted Tolal Funds Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 Notes Ineorne and ondowmentslrom.. Donatlon5 andlegacles Contrtbutlons from the congregation Gift Md donations 59,603 897 60.500 36,000 183,995 183.995 80,312 NonQlftAld donatlons 56.480 56.480 15,885 Income Tax refun(ls 45.999 45.999 20,078 Payroll givlng 236 236 217 Total$ 59.603 287,607 347,210 152,492 Expendlture on: Charftable actlwltles Runningmeeting rooms 47.560 47.560 193,074 Charitable donations 16.955 6.890 449.732 473.577 10,358 Governance 1,200 1,200 3,805 Other charitable actlvitles 20,956 20,956 Totals 86.671 6,890 449.732 543.293 207.237 Net Incomelexpendlture 27,068 6,890 162.125 196,084 54,745 Net movements in funds 27.068 6,890 182.125 196,084 54.745 Total funds broughtfolward 281,784 6,890 582.078 870,752 925,497 Totalfunds carrled forward 254.716 419.953 674,668 870.752 The notes on pages 10 to 15 fomi part of these financlal statements. All of the above activies are classed as contlnulngandthere are no galns and losses otherthan those Included above.
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Balance Sheet as at5 Aprll2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed Assets Tangible flxed assets 646,694 630,947 Current Assets Debtors: Prepayment and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand 7,467 27,396 41,513 199,849 34,863 241.362 Current Llabllities Creditois.. amounts falling due within one year: Accruals and deferred Income 6.890 1,557 Netcurrentassets 27,973 239.805 Total assets less current Ilabllitles 674,667 870,752 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than oneyear Net Assets 674,667 870,752 Funds Unrestricted incomefund Restricted fund5 254.714 419,953 582.078 288,674 Total Funds 674.667 870,752 The audlted financialstatements were approved and authorised for issue bytheTrustees ofSalisburyGospel HallTrust on 25th January2024 and signed on their behalf by Michaelsteedman Finance Trustee The note5 on pages 10 to 15 form partofthese flnancial statements
THE MILL ROADTRU5T1982 SAUSBURY GOSPEL HAIITRUST Notes to the financial statements Forthe year ended 5 Aprfl2024 l. Accountingpolicles Basls of preparatlon tlnanclal statements The financlaL statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charhies: Second edition of the Statement of Recornmended Practice appllcable to chartti preparingthelraccounts In accordancewlth theFinancialReportingstandard applicable in the UK Republicof Ireland IFRS 102) issued In October2019, theFlnanclalReportingStandaNI applicable the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and UK GenerallyAccepted Practice. The functional currencyof the charty Is sterling (£). TheTrustmeetsthedefinttion of a publlc benefitentityun(Jer FRS 102. Assets andLiabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otheise stated In the relevant accOunte policy note{s}. 1.2 Income Donatlons are recognised In the year in which therels entltlement and probabillty of receipt and the amountcan be measured wlth reasonablecertainty. Incomeis onlydeferred when thecharity has t* fulfll conditi'onsbeforebecomingentitled to itorwhenthedonor hasspecifledthatthe income Is to be expended In a future year. Gift aid Is added to the value of the donation to which It relates. Donated services are recognlsed as income and expenditure in the financlaL statements when organisations or indwiduals offer their servlces and support pro bono. Thevalue of these don21 services to SalisburyGospel HallTrustis considered to beequal to marketvaluewhichwould be paKI where the serviceformally procured. This includes services paid for by othertrusts. Investment income is accounted for on a receivable basis. 1.3 Expendlture Expenditure is included on an accruals basi& LlabilltJes are recognised as soon as there is a legal constructive obligatlon committingthe charity to pay out resources. Charltsble activÉtles comprise those costs dlrectly attribulable to the fulfilment of the charltable objects. 1.4 Governance and support costs Supportcosts have been allocated between governancecosts and othersupportCOSts. Governan costs comprise allcosts Involvingthe publicaccountabiLtyotthe charityand costs related to statut)ry requirEments. Governance and supportcosts are allocated to charitable acttvities on the basis of capaclty used. 10
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURYGOSPELHALL TRUST Notes to the flnanclal statements Forthe yearended 5 April2024 1.5 Tanglble flxed assets and depreciatlon. Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost Less depreciation. Freehold land is not depreciated. Depreclation Is provlded at rates calculated towrite off the cost, less estimated residuaLvalue ofeach asset over its expected usefuL life as follows: Freehold buildlngs Fixtures and fittings 2Dh straight line 20% straight line 1.6 Taxation The Trust is a registered charity and Is not Liable to United Klngdom income or corporation tax on charitableactivities, provided incomefallswithinthecharitable exemptionsand is spenton charitsbie purposes. 1.7 Funds Thegeneralrestricted fund isfree fortheTrustees to useforany purposes in furtheranceofthetrusfs charltsble objects. Therestrlcted fund arisesfrom donatlons tothetrustwhich are madeforthepurposeoffinancinEthe provision offurther meeting halls, andthe Improvementof existing halls. The restrictedfund can only be used for the purpose for which the fun(5s were gen. 1.8 Golng concern TheTrustees consider thatthere are not materiaL uncertalntfes aboutthe charity's abiltytD continue as agoing concern. 1.9 signiflcant estimates and Sudgements TheTrustees do notconsiderthatthereareany source5 of estlmatlon uncertaSntyatthe reportingdai2 that have a significant rlsk of causing a materlal adjustmentto the carrying amounts of assets and IlabIlleS within the next reportlng period. Trustees. remuneration and expenses NoTrustees received anyreMuneti0n orother benefitsfrom an employmentwSth the chartyand no Trustees were reimbursed for expenses (2023: None). Wages and salarles There are no employees (2023: None) 11
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Notes to the financlal statements Fortheyear ended 5Aprll2024 Donated services 2024 2023 Donatedto." shley Road Gospel HallTrust Hamharn Gospel H8llTru8t ChelmhallGo$pel HallTrust Other donatlons 1.762 1.887 472.982 14.103 596 892 Totals 473,578 18.644 Resources exponded Mgetlnll rooms Other charltable actlvMe5 Meetlng rooms Other charltstsle attlvltles 2024 2023 Dlre¢t Costs Repalrs & Malnteftance 35,110 35.110 142.816 142.816 Insurance 2,298 2.298 2,136 2.136 Lightand Heat Landscaplng and Waste TelephDne 16,351 16.351 8.624 8,624 2,681 2,681 2,540 204 204 308 308 Depreciation and Impalmient Legal and Professlonal -12,834 -12.834 18.021 18.021 13.893 13.893 Donallons 473.578 473,578 18.594 18,594 Other ChaTltable Expendlture 3.749 7.065 10.814 4.353 6.040 10.393 47,559 494536 542.095 178.798 24,634 203,432 Share ofsupport and governanee ¢osts 1,200 1.200 3.805 47,559 495,736 543,295 178,798 28.439 207237 Governance costs includg £1.20012023.' nil) in respectof Independent examiner'$ fees.
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Notestothe flnancialstatements For the year ended 5 ApriL2024 Tangible tlxed asset5 Freehold Land Bulldlngs Fumliure, flxtures and fittlngs Total Cost Brought foNard at 6 Aprll 2023 Addltlons 415,680 60D,250 2.258 1,018.188 2,912 2.912 At 5Apill 2024 415.680 600.250 5,170 1.021,100 Depreciallon Broughtforward 0t6 Aprll 2023 Chargefortheyear 25,873 360,150 1.218 387.241 12.005 1.034 13,039 Reveal of past charges 25.873 25.873 At5Aprll2024 372,155 2,252 374407 Net bookvalueat5Apri12024 415,680 228.095 2.918 646.693 Net bookvalue at5Apr112023 389.807 240.100 1,040 630,947 The reversal of past depreciatfon charges Is due to a change In an estimated split of freehold tand and prop8ty. Property Detalis". The Land Registrytltle of the above property Is wr112444 Analysls of net assets betsveen funds Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds Totsl Funds Currentyear Tangible fixed assets Current assets 231.014 415.680 646. 30.592 4,273 Current liabltieS 6,890 6,890 TotalFunds 254.716 419.953 674.667 Prforyear Tangible flxed asseis Currenl assets 281.906 349.041 830.947 6,890 233,037 239.927 Current Ilabllities 122 TotalFund5 288.674 5B2.078 870,752 13
THE MILL ROAD TRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Noteslothe flnanclalstatemenls Forthe year ended 5 Apiil2024 Movement In funds cuentear Balance at 6 Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expended BalancEat 5Aprll2024 Restricted funds 582,078 287,607 449,732 419,953 Designatedfunds Unrestricted funds 6.890 6,890 281,784 59,603 86,671 254.716 Totalfunds 870,752 347.210 543,293 674.669 Prioryear Balance at 6 Aprfl 2022 Incomlng resources Resources expended Balance at 5Apr(I2023 Restrlctèd funds 474.158 116.492 8.572 582,078 Designated lunds 6,890 6,890 Unrestrlcted funcls 444449 36,000 198.665 281,784 Totallund$ 925.497 152,492 207.237 870.752 Transactlons wlth related partles Duringthe year aggregated donations of £82,24012023: £25,082} were received from related parties. Aggreg8ted payment5 of £3,483were made to related parties12023: £1,189) for maintenance work and othertrust transactions. The wlfe of V. Steedman la Irustee of thè charity) was pald for cleamingthe hall throughouttheyear. K. Dlffey {a trustee ol the charltyl is a director of Strukta Group Llmlted from whlch the Trust procured services, io. VolunteeTS Sallsbury Gospel Hall Tnjst relies entsrelyon volunteers to carry outthe management, admlnlstratlon and general maintenance work. The Trust has no pald staff or paid Truslees. 14
THE MILL ROADTRUST 1982 SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Notesto the flnancial aternent$ For the year ended 5 April 2024 IL Comparatlve Statementot Flnanclal Actlvttles Unrestricted Fund5 Deslgnated Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds 2023 Note5 Income and endowments trom: Donatlonsand legacles Contributions tromthecongregation Glft Atd donatlons 36,000 36.000 80,312 80,312 Non-GIftAid donations 15,885 15,885 Income tax refunds 20,078 20,078 Payroll Giving 217 217 Total 36,000 116,492 152,492 EJpendltur8 on: Charltable actlvltles Runnlng meetingroom5 Governance 176.266 176.266 3.805 3,805 Cost of donated servlces 18,S94 8,572 27,166 Total 198,665 8,572 207.237 Net Dncomel(expendlture) -162.665 107.920 -54,745 Net movementFn fund5 -162,665 107,920 -54,745 Reconclliation of funds Total funds broughtforward 6.890 474.158 925A97 Totsl funds carrled lorward 281,784 6,890 582,078 870.752 15
THE SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Public Benefit Report
J ¥ The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit One of the Trust's principal activities that furthers its objects is providing a facility for the coordination of "outreach" work into the wider community. The Brethren's meeting hall in Pembroke Road, Salisbury. serves as base for members of the congregation, acting under the directions of the trustees and with their full active encouragement, have continued with "outreach. work which they have carried out for many years The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
The purpose of this factual presentation, is to show how the Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust community engage in many acts of public benefit and interact with the wider community in so many ways. The Plymouth Brethren were established in 1828 when John Nelson Darby broke with the established Church in Dublin. Darby and others formed a fellowship based on the strict observance of Christian teachings as set out in the Holy Scriptures. Darby came to Plymouth in the early 1830s and the congregation grew rapidly. Early publications were produced in Plymouth and distributed to other congregations of followers throughout the globe. Introductlon There are over 18,000 Plymouth Brethren members in the UK, spread across 87 locations. These locations can be found on the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC} UK Site. The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
There have been Brethren Gospel, or meeting halls in the Salisbury and surrounding areas for over 150 years. The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust was formed on 13th July 1982 to acquire buildings to be used for the advanment of the Christian religion by carying on the service of God, including the celebration of the Lord's Supper, Gospel Preachings, Bible Readings and addresses on the Word of God and other meetings of a Christian religious character according to the injunctions contained in the Holy Scriptures and the tenets and practices of those Christians forming a worldwide fellowship known as Plymouth Brethren. The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust congregation is one of the larger congregations in the UK, with 210 members living in the Salisbury area, however with residents from the Andover area and also from the surrounding areas of Bournemouth and Ferndown attending services up to twice a week, together with other visitors, numbers attending services regularly approach 650 persons, from young babies to the very aged. Locations of congregations in the UK and Ireland Our Network To read more on the PBCC way of life, visit the https'.Ilwww.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org website. The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
Street Preaching and Tract Distribution Street Preaching Street Preaching has been actively promoted by the Plymouth Brethren for many years, at least from the 1950's, and today is enthusiastically supported by members of the Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust congregation. as we seek to follow the example set out by our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke ch4 v17-20) The essential activity of publicly preaching the name of Jesus and God's wonderful Gospel indiscriminately, gives joy and encouragement to our daily lives; as having personally proved the tangible benefit and immense improvement believing in Jesus brings, we seek to highlight the availability of Jesus to all mankind. Currently the main chosen location is on the junction of Queen Street and Fish Row in Salisbury and at other city centre locations. Street preachings have been held here since the 1950's. Romans 10v13,' °For everyone whosoever, who shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved" The aim of the street preaching is not to recruit addltional members for the Plymouth Brethren but to present eternal salvation as available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ and His blood and His work of atonement. Tract Distribution Members of the congregation have continued to hand out tracts to neighbours and people in need when they have met them. Tracts are available for download on the below website." htt s,"//christiandoctrineand ospel ublishin Outreach In our outreach program, we have engaged with centres for the homeless and vulnerable. At the heart of our Community is the commitment to care and compassion, as we recognise the rights of all humanity within society. Members of the Congregation dedicate their time volunteering through our charitable arm, Rapid Relief Team(RRT) and contribute financially to many causes. As the Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust. we actively seek opportunities to support our local community from cleaning road signs to donating to local charities. The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
Rapid Relief Team Our Mission Our Vision Our Values To setwe people with care & compassioii in their time of need. For the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church to express Christian principlps of care and comi)assion, by way of benevolent relief to people in need. Cilobal Team | Coinmunity Care | Compassion | Consisieiicy ort throu h local schools: RRT helped support local families and children in need by providing donations of:
16 'Early Bird Learning, education packs 59 RRT food boxes 14 packs of Smarrt cookie bars" These were provided through the following schools: Harnham Infant School Wyndham Park Infants, School Pembroke Park School Wilton Primary School St Peters Prtmary Academy (There is info attached on these products) ort to local emer enc services: Police Search & Rescue at Churchill Gardens event - 1810312023 Served 40 meals to Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Search & Rescue Urchfont Thatch Fire event - 1510612023 Senied 150 meals to Dorset & Wilts Fire Service The Salisbury Gospel Hall Twst Public Benefit
Lan ham Place Thatch Fire event - 0810112024 Served 59 meals to Dorset & Wilts Fire Service 02Q8 3917b25 ) aClioip.tsM, Product donations: Wiltshire Council reached out for support for Afghan families in need being housed in the Salisbury area. RRT Salisbury donated 49 Food Boxes on 1510212024. 'RRT FOOD BOXES The RRT Food Box gifts emergency food supplies to provide immediate relief for people in crisis. The RRT Care Kit gifts essential personal care products to people in crisis, The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
helping them care for themselves while knowing that someone cares for them, boosting their self-esteem and giving them the courage to move fOnard BOX SMARRT COOKIE BAR RRT'S Smarrt Cereal Bar initiative aims to assist in the fight against hunger in primary school aged children and to ensure hunger isn't a barrier to education for children who would otheDNise go without. releasing children's potential to learn. The Smarrt Cereal Bar is wholesome and vegan, with no artificial colour or flavouring, for children on the go- helping to build bright futures for youth across the UK. Srrtarrt Cr)okie The Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
THE SALISBURY GOSPEL HALL TRUST Registered Address: Red Kite House, The Portway, Winterbourne Gunner. Salisbury. SP4 6JL Contact Details: E: pembrokeroadgospelhall@outlook.com