Trustees Report & Unaudited Financial Statements Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2024
Contents Legal and Administrative Information Report ofthe Trustees Report ofthe Independent Examiner statement of Financial Activities io Balance Sheet li Note5 forming part ofthe Financial Statements 14 Resources Expended 15 Analysis of Net Assets- Current year 16 Analysis of Net Assets- Prioryear 17 Movement in Funds- cUrntYe3r 18 Movement in Funds- Prioryear 19 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 2of 19
Legal and Administrative Information Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 Charity Name: Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Registered Charity Number: 1157882 Trustee5: Mr M Wheatcroft (Chairl Mr A Bedford MrG Lowe Mr D Bedford Mr D Wheatcroft Treasurer. Mr M Wheatcroft Principle Address: 99 Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8JP Independent Examiner: Sandra Thurgood FCCA Accountant: Oldfield Advisory LLP Santis House Curriers Close Coventry CV4 8AW Bankers: National Westminster Bank PIC Market Place Loughborough LEII 3NZ Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 3of 19
Report of the Trustees Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 The trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the Charity forthe year ended 5 April 2024. The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 11 and complywith the Trust Deed and applicable law. Structure, Governance and Management Governing Document The Charity is an unincorporated trust constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 5th October 1992, most recently amended by Deed ofvariation dated 28th February 2014. The trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16th July 2014 under Charity Registration Number.. 1157882 Recruitment and appointment of new Trustees The Trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 3. None ofthe Trustees, nor any person connected with them, received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the year ended 5 April 2024. The Trust operates three Gospel halls and Trustees are chosen from amongthe gUlar congregation of the halls. New Trustees are nominated by the existing Trustees or bythe congregation and must be appointed by unanimou5 re501ution of the congregation. They are selected accordingto their skills and experience and are eKpected to use both in furthering the objects of the Charity- Checks are made to ensure the Trustees, eligibility to act and incoming Trustees are made aware of their responsibilities by the existing Trustees, who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wider Network The Trustees maintain informal links with similarcharities with a view to pooling experience consided usefijl in pursuing the objects of the Charity. Risk Management The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed arbd confirm that they have established systems to manage and mitigate those risks. Objectives and Activities Objectives and Aims The charitable purposes of the Charity are the advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit, including by the carrying on of the seNice of God in accordance with the Old and New Testaments ol the Holy Bible as followed by those Christians forming part of the world-wide fellowship known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ithe"Brethren"l and any other charitable purposes connected with Brethren. The core doctrine of the Brethren and proper practices in furtherance of certain aspects of doctrine are summarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Public Benefit The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty undersection 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance to charities on public benefit Details of public benefit activities carried out by Loughborough Gospel Hall Trustcan be found in the separate appendix to this report. Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page4of19
ReportoftheTru5tee5 Main activities and achievements The Trust provides and maintains two Gospel halls where ligiOuS meetings a held bythe local Brethren community. Details of the origins, teaching5 and way of life of the Brethren can be found on the website- www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. Duringthe year the trust commenced work on the Thring5tone 5Wte, developing it into an additional Meeting Hall to be completed in the coming year. Plans for future periods Despite the increased cost of energy, the trustees feel thatthese increased costs are not significantly impacting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concem. Meetings Meetings held at the Gospel halls include the Lord's Supper Icommunionl, Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of meetings and, depending on the particular meeting, between 25 and 550 people normally attend these occasions. The meetings are attended by the regular congregation and most are open to other properly disposed visitors. The notice board outside the Hall welcomes Vlsltors and displays thetimes of Gospel preachings. along with a telephone numberfor those seeking further information or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by street preachers, also display this information. Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material are on display at the ha115 and visitors are freeto help themselves. Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page Sof 19
ReportoftheTru5tee5 Spreading the Gospel message and the life of a Christian The Gospel halls are a base from which the regularcongregation and others who attend the meetings are encouraged to spread the Christian Gospel, in word and deed. Members ofthe congregation participate in a programme of Stet preaching and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out to interested member5 ofthe public. In carrying out this work, the congregation considers itself to be living out its faith in practice. as particularly exemplified in the following extract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living 3 Christian life= We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in the wider community (including former Brethren), in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture11 Tim 2..21. We regularly go out from our homes to preach on the streets, to distribute Christian literature and engage with the wider community (including former Brethren) in order to presentetemal salvation. available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ. 12 Tim 4..21. We seek as members ofthe public to lead Christian lives a5 husbands and wives. parents. children, employers, employees and neighbours. (Col 3'.22-25, Col 4.-11. The preservation and protection of the family unit is fundamental and children are prized as a blessing from God. (Psalm 127..3-51. The elderly are valued members of the community, for whom both their family and the wider community are expected to care. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to others. and deal with all other people (including former Brethren) openly, honestly and fairly and conslstent with these principles. we should give our time, talents and money to assist those in need in the wider community, in so far as reasonable given our abilities and ouravailable resources. (Matt 7.12, Matt22..39, Eph4..281. Funding Funding is sought through gifts from the congregation and Gift Aid is claimed on eligible donations. Funding is sometimes received from other charitable trusts with complementary objectives. Financial Review In the year ended 5 April 2024 the Trust had a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended. Total voluntary income received thisyear was £306,233 compared to £125,372 in the previous year. All funds held were unrestricted funds. Reserves Policy The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs, based on its size and the level of its financial commitments. The Trust has no employees and its regular outgoings are minimal. Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintainin8 enough reserves to cover day to day expenditure and any urgent needs that may arise. The Trust is currently building up reserves in view of works to be completed on a meeting hall in the forthcoming year. The congregation is kept regularly informed as to particular needs for funds. and other relevant matters and the Trustees aim to ensure that the Charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal to the congregation. Free Reserves at the yearend were £227,40912023.' £nil Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 6of 19
ReportoftheTru5tee5 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparingthe Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity IAccounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed require the Trustees to prepare financial Statements for each financial yearwhich give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the Charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principle5 in the Charity SORP IFRS 1021- makejudgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudentr, state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitywill continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Ch3rities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also Sponsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortèking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and approved bytwo trustees. Pn Behalf ofthe board= Mr M Wheatcroft (Trusteel 2510912024 Date Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStatement5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 7of 19
Report ofthe Independent Examiner Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2024 I reportto the trustees on my examinatTrtin of theaccountsof the Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust forthe year ended 5Apr 2024. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's trustee5 are responsible forthe preparation of theaccounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respectof my e¥3minJtion ofthe Trust's aecounts carried out under5ection 145 ofthe 2011 Art and in carryingout my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given bythe Charity Commission under section 145151(bl of theAcL Basis of Independent Examinees Report Myexamination was carried out in accordance wtth the General Dire¢tions gtven bythe ChawTty Commission. An examination includes a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items ordisclogjresin the accounts. and seekingof explanations from you as Trustees conceming any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not promde all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion isgiven as to whetherthe accounts presenia'true antl fairview, and the report ts limited to those matter5 set out in the statements below. Independent Examinerfs Statement I have cornpleted myexamination. I conffim that no material matters havecome to my attention in connection with the examination givingmè cause to believe that in any material rnspectr. Accounting records were not keptin respect oftheTrustas required by section 130oftheA¢ or The accounts do not accord with those records- or The accounts do not comply withthe applicable requirements conceming theform and contentofaccounts set out in the Charities IAecounts and Reports) Regulations2CKJ8 otherthan any requirementthat the accounts give a'true and fairview, which is not a matterconsidered as partofan independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matrers in connection with the examinationto which attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper under5tsndingof theaccountsto be reached. Sandra Thurgood FCCA 7 August 2024 TrusteesRem&Unaudited Fi1a151erneTrts LoughboT• GTr5pelHailTNst 27Aug2024 Page8of19
Statement of Financial Activities Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 UNRE¥tRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICtED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Income and endowments: Donations and Le acies- Contributions from the Congregation Gift Aid Donations 25,838 25.838 43,903 93,845 93,845 4,155 Incorne Tax refunds 23.461 23,461 1,039 Non GiftAid Donation5 163.Q86 163.088 76.200 Congregation Support other Income 75 532 Totsl Income and endowments- 306,233 306,233 125.904 Ex enditure: Running Meeting Room5 (note 71 Congregation Support (note Tl other CharitsbleActivities (note71 84542 84.542 63.143 5.386 6,556 772 772 716 Total Expenditure: 90,700 90,7(KI 70.415 Net IncomellExpenditurel 215,533 215,533 55,489 Net Movement In Funds 215,533 215,533 55.489 UNREStRICTED FiINDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Reconciliation of funds (note 91 Total Funds bought forward Net movement in funds 1.328.449 1.328,449 1272,960 215533 215,533 55,489 Total Funds carried forward 1,543.982 1,543.982 1,328,449 The notes on page 11- 18 form part of these financial statements. Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 9of 19
Balance Sheet Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust As at 5 April 2024 2024 2023 Fixed Assets T8ngible assets (note41 Total Fixed Assets 1,316,573 1,333,341 1,316,573 1,333.341 Current assets Prepayments and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand 27.253 2,956 216.132 77,650 Totsl Current assets 243,385 80,606 Creditors: amounts fallin due within one ear Loans 83.000 Accruals and deferred income 15.976 2,497 Totsl Creditors: amounts falling duewithin oneyear 15,976 85,497 Net current assetsllliabilitiesl 227,409 14,8911 Total assets less current liabilities 1,543,982 1,328,449 Net Assets 1,543,982 1,328,449 Funds (note 81 Unrestricted funds 1,543,982 1,328,449 Totsl Funds 1,543,982 1,328,449 The unaudited financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees of Loughborough Gospel Hall ITrust on ...251J)912Q24...................and were signed on its behalf by.. Mr M Wheatcroft (Trusteel The noteson pages 11- 18 forrn partolthesefinancial Statements. Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStatement5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page Ioof 19
Notes forming part of the Financial Statements Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 Basis of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014, and incorporating update bulletins l and 2, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and UK GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice. The functional currency of the charity is sterling (£1. The Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost ortransaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. 1.2 Income Donations are recognised in the year in which there is entitlement and probability of receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future year. Gift aid is adéed to the value of the donation to which it relate5. Donated services are recognised as income and expenditure in the financial statements when organisations or individuals offer their services and support pro bono. The value of these donated services to Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust is cor15idered to be equal to market value which would be paid were the service formally procured. This includes services paid for by othertrusts. Investment income is accounted for on a receivable ba515. 1.3 Expenditure Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal orconstructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Charitable activities comprise those costs directly attributable to the fulfilment of the charitable objects. 1.4Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between govemance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and costs related to statutory requirements. Governance and support costs are allocated to charitable activities on the basis of capacity used. 1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets (costing more than £IOOI are stated at cost less depreciation. Freehold land is not depreciated. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life as follows: Freehold buildings 2.5% straight line Property improvements 3% straight line Fixtures and Fittings IO% reducing balance Computer Equipment 25% straight line Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 11 of 19
Note5 forming part of the Financial StateTnents 1.6 Taxation The Trust is a registered charity and is not liable to United Kingdom income orcorporation tax on charitable activities, provided income fa115 Wlthin the charitable exemptions and is spent on charitable purp05e5. 1.7 Funds The general unrestricted fund is free for theTrustees to use for any purposes in furtherance of the trust's charitable objects. Restricted funds arise from donations to the trust, which are madefora specific purpose. Restricted funds can only be used for the purpose forwhich funds were given. 1.8 Preparation of consolidated financial statements The Charity does not have a trading subsidiary. 1.9 Going Concern The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 1.10 Significant estimates and judgements The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No Tru5tee5 received any remuneration or other benefits from an employment with the charity and no Trustee5 were reimbursed for expenses12023'. none) 3. WAGES AND SALARIES There are no employees12023'. none) Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page l2of 19
Note5 forming part of the Financial StateTnents 4. Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Land Freehold Land and Buildings- and Buildings- Herrick Road Osgathorpe Freehold Land & Buildings- Thringstone Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment Computer Equipment Totals At 6 April 2023 78,859 1,130,192 396207 18.581 1,134 1,624,973 Additions 425 13,102 2,136 15.663 Disp05a15 At 5 April 2024 79,284 1,130,192 409?09 20.717 1,134 1,640,636 At 6 April 2023 30,381 245.644 4.270 11.191 146 291,633 Current Year Depreciation 1,773 22J79 7.204 790 32.431 Eliminated on disposals At 5 April 2024 32,154 268,023 11.474 11,982 430 324,063 At 5 April 2024 47,130 862,168 397,834 8,735 704 1,316.572 At 5 April 2023 48,478 884,547 391,937 7,390 1,333,340 Land registry titles of the above property held are Lf18043. LT162748, LT207387, LT110071, LT263200, LT427654. 5. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Duringthe financial year, aggregated donations of £205,12012023.' £76,275) were received. The tmst made reimbursements to trustees, totalling £7,33112023= £4.1071 for trust expenses paid on the trust behalf. 6. VOLUNTEERS Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust relies entirely on volunteers to carry outthe management, administration and general maintenance work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Trustees. Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page l3of 19
Resources Expended Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 7. Resources Expended OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES MEETING ROOMS TOTAL COStS 2024 TOTAL COSTS 2023 Direct Costs Premises costs- repairs and maintenance Premises costs- heat, lightand power Prerni5es costs- rent and rates 18,097 18.097 11,708 20,411 20.411 8.121 2,362 2.362 6.807 Telephone Health and Safety Leg313nd professional Bank charges Congregation Support Public outreach expenses Special meeting costs Depreciation Insurance 824 824 821 3,162 3,162 2,105 132 5.386 5.386 6.556 772 772 716 900 900 32,431 32,431 29,329 3,687 3.687 2.638 Governance 2,669 2.669 1.438 Totsl Direct Costs S442 90,700 70,415 Governance costs include £180 Iprioryear: £1801 in respect of independent examiners fee& Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 14of 19
Analysis of Net Assets- Current year Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 8. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS 8.1 Current Year UNREsfRICtED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Funds Tangible Fixed A55ets CurrentAsset5 1.316,573 1316.5T3 243,385 243.385 Current Liabilities 115.9761 115.9761 Totsl Funds 1,543,982 1,543,982 Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page 15of 19
Analysis of Net Assets- Prior Year Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 8.2 Prioryear UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Funds Tangible Fixed set5 CurrentAssets 1.306.727 26.614 1333.341 107,220 126.6141 80,606 Current Liabilities 185,4971 185,49TI Totsl Funds 1.328,449 1,328.449 Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page l6of 19
Movement in Funds- Current Year Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 9. Movement in Funds 9.1 Movement in funds- current year UNREsfRICtED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Movement in Funds Total lund5 bought forward Incoming resources Resources expended Totsl funds carried forward 1.328,449 1328.449 306,233 306.233 19).7001 190.7001 1,543,982 1,543,982 Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page l7of 19
Movement in Funds- Prioryear Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 9. Movement in Funds 9.2 Movement in funds- Prioryear UNREsfRICtED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Movement in Funds Total lund5 bought forward Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers bÈtween Funds 1.246,421 1751 26.614 1272.960 125,829 75 125.904 170.4151 170.4151 26,614 126,6141 Totsl funds carried fOard 1.328,449 1,328.449 Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page l8of 19
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 UNREsfRICtED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTiiicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Income and endowments: Donations and Le acies- Contributions from the Congregation Gift Aid Donations 43,903 43,903 4,155 4,155 Incorne Tax refunds 1,039 1,039 Non GiftAid Donation5 76,200 76.200 Congregation Support other Income 75 75 532 532 Totsl Income and endowments- 125,829 75 125.904 Ex enditure: Running Meeting Room5 (note 71 Congregation Support (note Tl other CharitsbleActivities (note71 63.143 63.143 6.556 6,556 716 716 Total Expenditure: 70,415 70.415 Net IncomellExpenditurel 55.414 75 55,489 Other Movements Transfers between funds Funds Transfer 26,614 126,6141 Net Movement In Funds 82,028 75 126.6141 55.489 UNREsfRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Reconciliation of funds Inote 91 Total Funds boughtforward Net movernent in lund5 1.246,421 1751 26.614 1272.960 82,028 75 126,6141 55.489 Totsl Funds carried forward 1,328.449 1.328,H9 Trustees Report& Unaudited FinancialStstemeDt5 LoughboroughG05pelHall Trust 27Aug2014 Page l9of 19
Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust
LGHT Public Benefit Report
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Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
The purpose of this factual presentation is to show how the Loughborough 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.
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Introduction
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.
There have been Brethren Gospel, or meeting halls in the Loughborough area for over 150 years.
The Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust, formerly The Ashby Trust was formed in the 1960’s to acquire buildings to be used for the advancement of the Christian religion by carrying 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 Loughborough congregation is one of the smaller congregations in the UK, with 135 members living in the Charnwood and North West Leicestershire districts; however with residents from the Derby, Nottingham and Leicester areas attending services up to three times a week, together with other visitors, numbers attending services regularly approach 500 persons, from young babies to nonagenarians.
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Our Network
To read more on the PBCC way of life, visit the https://www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org website.
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Street Preaching and Tract Distribution
Street Preaching
Street Preaching has been actively promoted by the Plymouth brethren for many years, at least from the 1920's, and today is enthusiastically supported by members of the Loughborough 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 Churchgate, Loughborough, near the marketplace. Street preachings have been held here since the 1990s and are held around 1pm on weekdays.
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 additional 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:
https://christiandoctrineandgospelpublishing.org/
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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 Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust, we actively seek opportunities to support our local community including donating to local charities.
See below statistics from our outreach program, in 2023/24:
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Charities supported
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RRT Volunteers
380 Street Preachings
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Rapid Relief Team
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Values
To serve people For the Plymouth Brethren Christian with care & Church to express Christian compassion in their principles of care and compassion, time of need. by way of benevolent relief to people in need.
Global Team | Community Care | Compassion | Consistency
As a trust, we have purchased 46 RRT Family Food Boxes which we donated to various local needs such as homeless and vulnerable shelters, schools, parishes etc. The RRT Food Boxes are designed to feed a family of 4 for up to 4 days and bring some relief and joy to households during their time of pressure and crisis.
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RRT Family Food Boxes donated
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Meals for the Steps Conductive Education Centre, Shepshed
In December 2023, RRT donated 21 RRT Family Food Boxes, 500 RRT Smarrt Bars, 80 RRT Comfort Snack Packs, 60 pairs RRT Thermal Socks and 48 RRT Fleece blankets to the Loughborough Children and Family Wellbeing Centre.
RRT also donated 32 Early Bird Learning Kits, 22 boxes of RRT Smarrt Bars (breakfast bars) and 25 family food boxes across 8 schools in the local area.
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The trust see that the work carried out by its members as Volunteers of the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is of the utmost importance in the community and has been pleased again to allow its external facilities to be used as a meeting/gathering point for these volunteers prior to deployment or community support. Equipment and trailers are stored in the secure ground of the gospel halls where volunteers can freely access them as much of the work of RRT is done out of normal operating hours
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Registered Address:
99 Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, LE11 1QD
Contact Details:
E: information@loughboroughght.org P: 07848 452562
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