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- cUr￿ntYe3r
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Movement in Funds- Prioryear
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Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
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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
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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 conside￿d 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.
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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.
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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 St￿et 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
S4￿42
90,700
70,415
Governance costs include £180 Iprioryear: £1801 in respect of independent examiners fee&
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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
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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
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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
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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 fO￿ard
1.328,449
1,328.449
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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
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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## **LGHT Public Benefit Report** 

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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## 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. 

© Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ltd 2024 The reproduction or transmission of all or part of this work, whether by photocopying or storing in any medium by electronic means or otherwise, without the written permission of the owner, is prohibited 

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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## **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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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## **Our Network** 

To read more on the PBCC way of life, visit the https://www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org website. 

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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## **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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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## **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: 

**11** 

Charities supported 

**28** 

RRT Volunteers 

**380** Street Preachings 

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## Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

## **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. 

Charities supported **11** 

## **46** 

RRT Family Food Boxes donated 

## **66** 

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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Loughborough Gospel Hall Trust 

# **Registered Address:** 

99 Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, LE11 1QD 

## **Contact Details:** 

E: information@loughboroughght.org P: 07848 452562 

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