2024-04-05-accounts

Downham Gospel Hall Trust

Public Benefit Report Year ending 5[th] April 2024

Objectives

One of the Trust’s principal activities that furthers its objectives is providing a facility for the coordination of “outreach” work into the wider community

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

Summary

The trustees of the Downham Gospel Hall Trust confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance to charities on public benefit. The trustees and the regular congregation members were determined to continue their public benefit works and we have found this year has demanded even more resource as we support people and communities around our places of worship.

Street Preaching and Tract Distribution

We were unable to maintain our longstanding commitment to the open-air preaching in the town centre of Kings Lynn but are now seeking to resume this now the . lockdown restrictions are lifting Tracts and gospel cards were still available for collection from the main Gospel Hall.

Any enquiries received by the trustees or made to central office have been followed up fully, and where applicable people have been directed to the website on the next slide where literature can be purchased or downloaded for reading in multiple languages.

Members of the congregation have continued to hand out tracts to neighbours and people in need when they have met them.

Christian Doctrine and Gospel Publishing

https://christiandoctrine BO andgospelpublishing.org

Working with other Charities

The Trust contributed towards the purchase of benches and dog bins for several local Parish Councils and provided volunteers to the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) which provide essential support in time of need. We have shared some of our activities within the past year.

Case Study 1

April 2023

Donation of a Park bench to the reopening of the West Winch Pound

https://www.yourlocalpaper.co.uk/ 2023/02/17/historic-feature——-er——[__—s—_a<T<Toews SSS: restored-after-pounding-by-lorry/ —E—————

Case Study 2

April 2023

Donated 50 Water bottles to the 10k Gear run in support of the Purfleet Trust for the homeless.

The Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10K is a popular race and fun run that takes place in King’s Lynn every year. This well-established event is staged by Run For All in partnership with Alive Leisure and the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk.

Case Study 3

June 2023

Supplied a BBQ meal for 200 people at the Magpie Open Day, which provides horse riding for disabled people

https://www.yourlocalpaper.co.uk/2023/06/09/bum per-day-at-riding-centre-fair/

Case Study 3 - Magpie Open Day (1) Thank you so much ij [e-mail] To ( Kings lynn | RRT UK ou replied to this messa9e on 0410612023 16'.21. Hi George jl.I rr Please could you thank your wonderful team for all they did for us yesterday. Your welcome support helped us to raise £3100111 *•4 We really appreciate all you to do to help us at the Centre. Thanks again Jan

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Case Study 4

June 2023

At the request of the North Runcton Parish council the PBCC members strimmed a path between Twisty Twiney and Setch Road.

• 5 volunteers for 4 hours each.

July 2023

Case Study 5

“We Couldn’t Do It Without You”

100 BBQ meals for the Magpie Centre Fundraising Craft Fair. Raised £260 for the charity

From the Magpie centre:

George and his RRT team from King's Lynn have supported the Magpie Centre, West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association, at several of our events over recent years.By providing bbqs, they have raised donations at fundraising events, much needed by the centre, and also enabled us to thank our many volunteers for their unwavering support over the pandemic and since.We know they are a totally reliable and very professional, positive, happy and polite team and a credit to the RRT. So many people, both our volunteers and members of the public, comment, not only on how good the food served is, but also on how well the team work together.

When they find out how they help us, they are overwhelmed by what they do.

We are so grateful for all their support.

As we at the Magpie Centre like to say to all our volunteers, and include RRT in this:

'We couldn't do it without you!'

Case Study 5 -Magpie Centre Fundraising Craft Fair

Case Study 6

August 2023 Donation of a dog litter bin to the West Winch Parish Council

Case Study 7

October 2023

Comfort Snack Pack gifts

RRT supported an event run by the Hanseatic Union Charity 21st October.

RRT handed out 120 snack packs to people in need and 4 bibles.

Case Study 7 - Hanseatic Union Charity From.. Julie < ulie han5e3ticunion.co.uk> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 12.'07 PM To: Rowland Wood | RRT UK <rowland.wood Subl¢¢t: Hanseatic Support rrt lobal.or We worked with Rowland from RRT last week. We are a charity who works with people who are overcoming difficulties in life. We were giving clothes and Rowland provided comfort packs. It was a lovely event with so many people from the cornmunity attending and being given support, not just practical but ernotional, via smile5 and chat. It wa5 my first time working with your organi5ation and it will be the Start of a long journey together. Julie Chaplin IMA, BA, PGCEI HU MAT15EATIC UTIZOII

Case Study 8

October 2023 Lily.org event

This was the first event organized by the Borough Council called Beat The Bills, run by LILY which is a council affiliated charity, at a location in Kings Lynn. It's designed to help people access help from groups like Nationwide BS, the Job Centre through to Kings Lynn Food Bank. It help people in poverty or have run into hard times. RRT attended and handed out 96 Comfort Snack Packs

Case Study 8 Beat The Bills Kings Lynn

Borough Council – LILY.org

Senior Careline Officer testimonial

Jacob Medlock – Housing Standards Officer, and Judith Berry, Community Health & Wellbeing Manager for West Norfolk Borough Council testimonial

Case Study 9

Early Bird Learning program for schools https://rrtglobal.org/operations-appeals/early-birdlearning-ebl-feedback/

Case Study 9 - EBL (1)

• Watlington Community Primary School - November 2023

Case Study 9 - EBL (2)

Fairstead Community Primary & Nursery School – November 2023

Hi Rowland,

Just wanted to say a huge thank you from all of us here at Fairstead for the early bird and food parcels. It is greatly appreciated. The children at breakfast club are loving the booklets and Cookie.

Thanks again

Louise

Case Study 9 - EBL (3)

Greenpark Academy Primary & Nursery School – November 2023

Good morning Rowland,

It was lovely to meet you on Wednesday and thank you for emailing the pictures through.

Thank you very much for the delivery, one box has already made its way to a very appreciative family. Our Parent Support Advisor has got plans for the other boxes and has asked if you do have any more, if she could request 10 to help the families she is supporting.

I hope you don’t think we are being cheeky!

Kind regards

Dawn

Dawn Stevens

Administrative Assistant

Greenpark Academy

9-11 Wensum Way King’s Lynn Norfolk PE30 2RE 01553 772018 www.greenpark.norfolk.sch.uk

Case Study 9 - EBL (4)

West Winch Primary School – November 2023

Case Study 9 - EBL (5)

Whitefriars Church of England Academy – December 2023

We would like to thank RRT for their generous contribution of Food Boxes - These have been distributed to families in need in our catchment area and were very gratefully received during this difficult time. We also received breakfast bars that are being shared with children who share that they have not eaten before school as this is so important and has been directly linked to academic progress. This is a fantastic resource and we are very pleased that we were put in contact with the team.

Merry Christmas!

Michelle

Case Study 10

December 2023

RRT food box and care pack delivery for Hanseatic Union charity, delivered to the Borough Council offices in Kings Lynn.

We can get it delivered to the council Rowland – if you get it into reception the caretakers will move it or My team will move it – if you can give an eta that would be fabulous – also just to let you know those comfort packs have been brilliant – brought a smile to some faces : )

Case Study 11

November 2023 Lily.org event

This was the second event organized by the Borough Council called Beat The Bills, run by LILY which is a council affiliated charity. The location was Hunstanton.

It's designed to help people access help from groups like Nationwide BS, the Job Centre through to Kings Lynn Food Bank. It help people in poverty or have run into hard times. RRT attended and handed out 96 snack packs

Case Study 12

November 2023 Middleton Parish Council

RRT provided a donation of a dog litter bin for the Parish Council

Case Study 12 (2)

November 2023 Middleton Parish Council

RRT provided a donation of a dog litter bin for the Parish Council

Case Study 13

November 2023

RRT donated 18 food boxes and 18 care packs to Together UK Charity.

The charity will use the donation to help persons with mental health issues

Hi Rowland

I have spoken to the rest of the team and this is how the food box and care pack will help

If clients are street homeless the food box will take the pressure off where their next meal is coming from especially at the weekend when services are limited. The care kit also make a difference as the clients can at least get clean and often use public toilets for water to wash.

If the clients go into accommodation taking a food box and a care kit, give them a start, as they often have nothing to move in with.

From: Lesley Manka [e-mail] Sent: 10 January 2024 09:17

To: Julie Bowyer [e-mail] Subject: Food parcel

Family Food Box testimonial received from Together UK

Hi Julie

I gave one of the food parcels to a client who we managed to get accommodated in Thetford Sanctuary Housing it was just before Christmas and he had spent his benefit money on making sure he had what he needed to be able to live in Thetford and to pay off a loan he had as he didn’t want it hanging over him as he saw the move as a new start. He was sleeping in public toilets in Dereham and has had a sad life he is 35. He was so grateful for the food parcel and wanted to make sure I said thank you to you and to who donated them he said it was a life saver as he had no food except a small selection pack one of the other residents had given him. If you need anything else please let me know. Thanks.

Best Regards Lesley Manka

Senior Recovery Worker Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service (NIHCSS)

Case Study 14 (1)

December 2023

RRT attended the third Beat The Bills Event organized by the West Norfolk Borough Council, where it handed out 96 Frontline snack packs in support of the Council’s initiative in helping people with the cost of living. The event was held at the Downham Market Town Hall.

Case Study 14 (2)

Beat The Bills – Downham Market

Case Study 15

January 2024

Donated and delivered 12 Family Food boxes to Mrs Parkinson, Parent Support Advisor at Greenpark Academy Primary & Nursery School for onward donation to families in poverty with children at the school, at the PSA or head teacher’s discretion.

This is the second donation of food boxes and Mrs Parkinson commented that she wished we could have seen the faces of the recipients when given a food box.

Case Study 16

January 2024

Donated and delivered 12 Family Food boxes, and 2 RRT Key Stage 2 Kits to Louise Clarridge, Parent Support Advisor at Fairstead Community Primary & Nursery School.

The food boxes are used for onward donation to families in poverty with children at the school, at the discretion of the PSA.

Case Study 17

January 2024

Another RRT donation, in this case to Mr Bees Family Centre in North Lynn, for Lisa Webster, North Lynn Lead.

• 5 x Family Food boxes,

• 3 x RRT Key Stage 1 Kits

• 3 x RRT Key Stage 2 Kits

• 24 x Bottled Water

• 300 x Smarrt Cookie Bars

Case Study 18

January 2024 North Runcton Litter Pick

Local PBCC community members joined in with the villagers of North Runcton in a Saturday morning Litter Pick, arranged by the Parish Council.

RRT supplied refreshments to workers at the end of the task.

Case Study 19

January 2024 - Lily.org event

Beat The Bills, Kings Lynn (4[th] of 6)

This was the fourth event organized by the Borough Council called Beat The Bills, run by LILY which is a council affiliated charity. The location was Kings Lynn. It's designed to help people access help from groups like Nationwide BS, the Job Centre through to Kings Lynn Food Bank. It help people in poverty or have run into hard times.

RRT attended and handed out 100 snack packs in 2 hours to attendees

Case Study 20

January 2024

RRT donated 30 Family Food Boxes to the Purfleet Trust to further it’s work across West Norfolk addressing housing, wellbeing and support needs

Case Study 21

January 2024

Another donation of 21 Family Food Boxes and 36 Care Packs to Together UK , which they are distributing to the needy from their 3 offices in Norfolk. Pictured are the food boxes on their safe arrival, with the care packs in the brown box on the floor behind Steven Tyman of Together UK.

Case Study 22

February 2023

“Bringing Communities Together” is an event organised by Lily.org , a charitable organisation run by the West Norfolk Borough Council. The event was designed to integrate residents of newly built council houses with residents of older housing.

're our /1//./2." ,1.'Il&AJ// Ipi February 2023 Case Study 23 Big Beat The Bills #5 in Hunstanton Town Hall. This was an event organised by the West Norfolk Borough Council. The event was designed to help needy, vulnerable and distressed people with the cost of living, providing practical advice and help. RRT attended, handing out comfort snack packs

Case Study 24

February 2024

Another delivery of 18 RRT Family Food boxes to the Borough Council Offices for Hanseatic Union. For onward supply to persons in poverty, hardship, and including Ukranian refugees.

Case Study 25

February 2024

A “Meet The Team” Coffee Morning was held at Whitefriars School to give parents the opportunity to meet some members of a local charity which gives support to mental health sufferers. RRT was present and provided Comfort Snack Packs to the attendees.

Case Study 26

March 2024

Mr Mat Tuckwood, the Headmaster of Whitefriars Church Of England School gratefully receives a donation of 9 family food boxes and 9 care kits from Rapid Relief Team.

Case Study 27

March 2024

The final “Beat The Bills” event, run by Lily.org took place at the Downham Market town hall.

Case Study 28

March 2024

The North Runcton Parish Council ran a Community History Night Talk at the village Meeting Place. RRT provided hot food to the attendees to support the talks. This was the opportunity used as a thankyou to the parishioners for their patience throughout the new PBCC hall construction project.

Trustees Report & Unaudited Financial Statements Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024

Contents Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner Statement of Financi81 Activities io Balance Sheet li Notes forming part ofthe Financial Statements 14 Resources Expended 15 Analysis of NetAssets- Current year 16 Analysis of Net Assets- Prioryear 17 Movement in Funds- Current Year 18 Movement in Funds- Prioryear 19 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Trustees Repr>rt& Unaudited financial Statements Downham Gospèl Hall Trust 11 Sept2024 Page 2 of 19

Legal and Administrative Information Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 Charity Name: Downham Gospel Hall Trust Registered Charity Number. 1159102 Trustees: Adrian Samways IChairl- resigned 4th May 2024 Stephen Turner- resigned 4th May 2024 Charles Mclntyre- resigned 4th May 2024 Kevin CaNell Karl Brother5 Quentin Evershed- appointed 4th May 2024 Jeny Fryer-appointed4th May2024 CraigTumer- appointed 4th May 2024 Treasurer. Karl Brothers Principal Address: 29 Grave Hill Lane, West Winch, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 OQG Independent Examiner: Sandra Thurgood FCCA FMAAT ATT Bsc ILSPA A.NALP 3 Dells Lane Biggleswade Beds SG188LP Accountant: Oldfield Advisory LLP, Santis House, Curriers Close, Coventry, CV4 8AW Bankers: HSBC Bank PIC 23 New Conduit street Kings Lynn Norfolk PE30 IET Trustees Report& Unaudited Financial Statements Downham Gospel HallTrust IISept2024 Page3 of19

Report of the Trustees Downham Gospel Hall Trust For the 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 statements 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 13 November 1979. most recently amended by Deed of Variation dated 08 August 2014. The trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales ors 06 November 2014 under Charity Registration Number. 1159102 Recruitment and appointment of new Trustees The Trustees who have served during the yearand since the year end are set out on page 3. None ofthe Trustees, norany person connected with them, received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the year ended 5 April 2024. The Trust operatesfour Gospel halls and Trustees are chosen from amongthe regular congregation ofthe halls. New Trustees are nominated by the existing Trustees or by the congregation and must be appointed by unanimous resolution of the congregation. They are selected according to theirskills and experience and are expected to use both in furthering the objects of the Charity. Checks are made to ensure the Trustees, eligibilityto 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 maintsin informal links with similar charities with a viewto pooling experience considered useful in pursuing the objects of the Charity. The Charity also maintains particular links with Southgate Gospel Hall Trust. with which it shares members of its congregation. Risk Management The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confirm that they have established systems to manage and mitigate those risks. Objectives and Activities Objectives and Aims The charitsble purposes of the Charity are the advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit, including bythe carrying on ofthe service of God in accordance with the Old and New Testaments ofthe Holy Bible as followed by those Christians fomiirig 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 cornplied with their duty under section 4 ofthe 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 Downham Gospel Hall Trust can be found in the separate appendix to this report. Trustees Report&Unaudited Fin3nci31 Ststements Downham Gospel H3llTrust 11 Sept2024 Page4of19

ReportoltheTrustees Main activities and achievements The Trust provides and maintains four Gospel halls where religious meetings are held by the local Brethren community- Details of the origins, teachings and way of life of the Brethren can be found on the website- www.plymoLSthbrethrenchristianchurch.org and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. Plans for future periods Despite the increased cost of energy, the trustees feel that these increased costs are not significantly imparting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. Meetings Meetings held at the Gospel halls include the Lord'5 Supper (Communion), Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of meetings and, depending on the particular meeting, be￿een 40 and 400 people normally attend these occasions. The meetings are attended by the regularcongregation and most are open to other properly disposed visitors. The notice board outsidethe Hall welcomes visitors and displays the times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone numberforthose seeking further information or help. Gospel tracts. which are distributed by street preachers. also displaythis information. Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material are on display at the halls and visitors are free to help themselves. Spreading the Gospel message and the life of a Christian The Gospel halts are a base from which the regular congregation and others who attend the meetings are encouraged to spread the Christian Gospel, in word and deed. Members of the congregation participate in a programme ofstreet preachingwhere Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed outto interested members of the public. In carrying out this work, the congregation considers itself to be living out its faith in practice. as p3rticularly exemplified in the following extract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living a Christian life- We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in the wider community lincluding former Brethren), in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture11 Tim 2-21. We regularly go out from oijr homes to preach on the streets, to distribute Christian literature and engage with the wider community lincludingfornier Brethren) in orderto present etem31 salvation, available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ. 12 Tim 4.21. We seek as members ofthe public to lead Christian lives as husbands and wives. parents. children. employers. employees and neighbours. Icol 3-22-25, Col 4.11. The preservation and protection of the family unit is fvndamental and children are prized as a blessing from God. IP5alm 127.3-51. The elderly are valued members of the community. for whom both theirfamily and the wider community are expected to care. Holy Scripture commands US to be good neighbours to others, and deal with all other people lincludingformer Brethren) openly, honestly and fairty and consistentwith these prtnciples, we should give ourtime, talents and money to assist those in need in the wider community, in so far as reasonable given ourabilities and our available resources. (Matt 7.12. Matt 22-39. Eph 4-281. Trustee5 keporr&unaudited financlal Statements l Downham Gospel HallTrust 115ept2024 PaEe5of19

ReportoftheTrustees Funding Funding is sought through gifts from the congregation and GiftAid 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 deficit of incoming resources over resources expended of £199,125. This is mainly due to the funds granted to Southgate Gospel Hall Trust to enable them to complete works on one of the halls they operate. Total voluntary income received this yearwas £322,046 compared to £186,031 in the previous year. All funds held were unrestrirted funds. Reserves Policy The Trustees have considered the level of re5eNes they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim for the charity to hold approximately £IO.000 in a current accoLtnt to meet the day to day expenses, plus an allowance for any urgent repairs and capitsl expenses. The Trustees will endeavour notto set aside funds unnecessarily. Free reseNes accumulated in excess ofthe minimum will be used atthe discretion of the trustees forthe strategic development of Downham Gospel Hall Trust. The Trustees aim to ensure that the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objertives, even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal. Free ReseNes at the year end were £147,67312023: £290.4241 Trustses Report& Unaudited financlal Ststements Downham Gospel HallTrust 11 Sept1024 Page 6of19

Report oftheTrustees Statement of Trustees Responsibilities The tnjstees are responsible for preparingthe Report ofthe Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice}. 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 ststements for each financial yearwhich give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. includingthe income and expenditure. of the Charity forthat period. In preparing those financial statements, the Tnjstees are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP IFRS 1021. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. stste whetherapplicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. prepare the financial ststements on the going concem basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charity will 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 ch3rity and to enablethem to ensure thatthe financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible forsafeguarding the assets of the chartty and hence fortaking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and approved bytwo trustees. On Behalf of the bo8rd- Mr K Brothers (Trusteel Date Trustees Report& Unaudited Hnancialststtments Oownhom Gospel HallTrust 11 Sept2024 Page 7of ig

Report of the Independent Examiner Downham Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2024 I reportto the trustee5 on my examination of the accounts of the Downham Gospel Hall Trustforthe year ended 5April 2024. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity'strustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act20111'the Act'l. I report in respectof my examination of the Trusvs accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011Act and in caryingout my examination I havefollowed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission undersection 145(5llbl of theAcL Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given bythe Charitycommission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record& It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5. and seeking of explanationsfrom you as Trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thatwouLd be required in an audit, and consequendy no opinion is &￿Ven as to whetherthe accounts present a'true and fairview. and the report is limited to those mattets set out in the statements below. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have cometo my attention in connertion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. Accounting records were not kept in respect oltheTru5t as required by section 130 of the Art. or The accounts do not accord with those records. or The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming thefom) and contentofoccounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirementthat the accounts give a'true and fairvieb which is nota 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 drdwn in this report in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sandra Thurgood FCCA FMAAT ATh Bsc ILSPA KNALP 3 Delis Lane Biggleswade SG18 8LP 13 September 2024 TrysteesReport& Unaudited FinancialSt#ternents Downham Gospel Hau Tn￿t l li stpt2024 page 8 of 19

Statement of Financial Activities Downham Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2024 U14RESTRICTED FUNDS DÉSIGP4ATED FUNDS REsfRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNOS 2024 TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Income and endowments: Donations and Le Collections acies- 98,620 170,014 42,685 98.620 28,092 Contributionsfrom the Congregation Gift Donations 170.014 84,877 42.685 S8,443 Income Tax refunds 10,727 10,727 14,619 Investments Interest Received 4,085 1,002 187,033 Total Income and endowments: 326.131 326,131 enditure: Running Meeting Rooms Inote91 Congregation Support (note 91 Costof donated se¢wices (note 41 Grantsto affiliated trusts (note 51 Total Expenditure: 230.374 230,374 138,219 3.500 3,500 21,086 21.086 30,612 270.296 270,296 525,256 525256 168,831 Net IncomellExpenditure) [￿,125) 1199.1251 18.202 Net Movement In Funds 1199.1251 1199.1251 18,202 UNRESTRicfED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTALFVMOS 2024 TOTALFIJNDS 2023 Reconciliation of funds (note 111 Total Funds bought forward Net movement in funds 2.567,824 1199,1251 2,567,824 1199,ll51 2,549,622 18202 Totsl Fundscarried foNard 2.368.699 2,368.699 2,567￿24 The notes on page 11- 19 forni part of these financial statements. Trustees Report& Unaudited Financial 5tstements Oownham Gospel Hall Trust 11 Sept2024 Pate 9 of 19

Balance Sheet Downham Gospel Hall Trust As at 5 April 2024 2024 2ro3 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Inote 61 Total fixed Assets 2,319,026 2,319.026 2,375,400 375,400 Current assets Prepaymentsand accrued income Cash at bank and in hand 13,991 L6,841 275,021 136,351 Total Current assets 150•2 291,862 Creditors: amounts fallin Accruals and deferred income duewithin one ear 2.669 1,438 Totalcreditors: amtsuntsfallingduewithin oneyear 2.669 1.438 Net current assetsl{liabilitiesl 147,673 290,424 Total assets less current liabilities 466,699 2.665.824 Creditors: amounts fallin Loans due after morethan one ear 98.000 98,000 Net Assets 368.699 2.567.824 Funds (note 101 Unrestricted funds 2,368,699 2,S67,824 Total Funds 2.368,699 2,567,824 The unaudited financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees of Downham Gospel Hall Trust on .and were signed on its behalf by- Mr K Brothers (Trustee) The notes on pages 11-19 form partofthese financial 5tatsments. Trustees Report& Unoudited financial 5tstements Downham Gospel Hall Trust 11 Sept2024 Page IOof19

Notes forming part of the Financial Statements Downham Gospel Hall Trust For the 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 their3ccounts 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 Financi31 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 othenNise 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 h35 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 added to the value of the donation to which it relates. Donated seNices are recognised as income and expenditure in the financial st3tements when org3nisations or individuals offer their services and support pro bono. The value of these donated seNices to Downham Gospel Hall TrL¢St is considered to be equal to market value which would be paid were the service formally procured. This includes seNices paid for by othertrusts. Investment income is accounted for on a receivable basis. 1.3 Expenditure Expenditure 15 included on an accruals basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committingthe charity to pay out resource& Charitsble activities comprise those tosts directly attributable to the fulfilment of the charitable objects. 1.4 Governance and supportcosts Support costs have been allocated bel￿een governance costs and othersupport costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountsbility ofthe charity and costs related to statutory requirements. Govemance 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. Property Improvements are included within freehold buildings and are depreciated in line with the policy set out below. 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: Freehold13nd Buildings & Property Improvements 2.5% Str8ight Line Fixtures and fittings IO% Reducing Balance Trustse5 RepDrt&Unaudited Fin3nci31 Statements Downham Gospel H3llTrusr IISept2024 Page 11 of19

Notesforming partolthe Finanool Ststements 1.6 Taxation The Trust is a registered charity and is not liable to United Kingdom income or corporation tax on charitable activities. provided income falls within the charitable exemptions 3nd is spent on charitable purposes. 1.7 Funds The general unrestrirted ftjnd is free forthe Trustees to use forany purposes in furtherance of the trust's charitsble objects. Restrirted funds arise from donations to the trust, which are made for a 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 3 trading subsidiary. 1.9 Going Concern The Trustees considerthat there are no material uncertaintie5 aboutthe charity's ability to continue as a going concem. 1.10 Significant estimates and judgements The trustees do not consider thatthere 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 Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits from an employment with the charity and no Tnjstees were reimbursed for expenses12023- none) 3. WAGESAND SALARIES There are no employees12023: none) 4. Donated Services 2V24 2023 Donated Services Donated To". Donated Servicesto Southgate Gospel Hall Trust Total Donated Setvices: 21,086 30,612 5. Grants 20]3 Grants to: Grants to Southgate Gospel Hall Trust Total Grants to: 270,296 270.296 Trustees Report& Un3udited Tinancial Statements Downham Gospel Hall Trust 11 Sept 2024 Page 12 of19

Notesformingpartolthe Financialstatements 6. Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Freehold Property Freehold Property-west -34 Downham Property- 15 Fen Winch Hall Road, Watlington Road, Watlington Freehold Property Fixtures and , Totals - Stoke Road, Fittings Shouldham At 6 April 2023 2,176.919 297,681 157.932 | 234.354 11.372 2,878,256 Additions 6.459 6.459 Disposals At S April 2024 2,183.378 297,681 157,932 234,354 11,372 2.884,716 At 6 April 2023 355,691 63.003 33.956 48,693 502.857 Current Year Depreciation 45,268 7.442 3,948 5,859 316 62,833 Eliminated on disposals At 5 April 2024 400,959 70,445 37,904 54,552 565,691 At 5 April 2024 1,782.419 227,235 120,028 179,802 9,541 2.319,026 At 5 April 2023 1.821,228 234,677 123.976 185.661 9.857 2,375,400 L3nd registry titles of the above property held are NK330843, NK127175, NK244794 and NK99617. 7. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES During the financial year. aggregated donations of £19,01512023: £35,8211 were received from related parties ofthe trustees. The trust also paid £9,047 for maintenance services to EA Mobility Ltd of which Kevin Catvell la trustee) is a director of and made reimbursements totaling £424 to trustees for trust expenses. 8. VOLUNTEERS Downham 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. TrustetsReport& Un3udited F¢nancial Statements Downham Gospel HallTrust 11 Sept 2024 Page 13 of19

Resources Expended Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 9. Resources Expended OTHEII CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES MEETING ROOMS TOTAL COSTS 2024 TOTAL COSTS 21n3 Direct Costs Premises costs- repairs and maintenance Premises costs- heat, light and power Premtses costs- rentand rates 25,918 25,918 17,842 72,525 72,525 32,233 1,586 2,272 11,668 1586 2.272 1,512 Telephone Health and Safety Legal and professional Bank charges Public outreach expenses Insurance 569 11.668 13.643 4,410 4,410 $85 2,370 519 585 163 163 562 3.876 3.876 3,200 61,797 2247 Depreciation Other Expenses Governance 62,833 62,833 41,868 41,868 2,669 2,669 1.724 Totsl Dirert Costs 230.211 163 230.374 138,219 Governance costs include £180 Iprioryear. £1801 in respect of independent examiners fees. TNsteesReport& Unaudited financia15tatements Downham Gospel HallTrust 11 Sept2024 Page 14of19

Analysis of Net Assets- Current year Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS 10.1 Current Year UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUPIDS RE5TRICTeD FIJPIDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Funds Tangible fiKed Assets CurrentAssets 2.319,026 150,342 12,6691 198,0001 2.368,699 2J19.026 150,342 Current Liabilities 12,6691 198,0001 2368,699 Non Current Liabilities rotsl Fund5 Trustees Report&Un3udited financialStat&ments Downham Gospel HallTrust IISept2024 Page 15 of19

Analysis of Net Assets- Prioryear Downham Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2024 10.2 Prioryear UNRESTRItT£D FUNDS LIESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICTÉD FUTr4CsS TOTALFUMDS 2023 Funds Tangible Fixed Assets Current Assets 2,375,400 2,375,400 291,862 11,4381 198,0001 291.862 Current Liabilities 11,4381 198,0001 Non Current Liabilities Total Funds 2.567,824 2,567,824 TwsteesReport& Unaudited Tinanci31 Ststements Downham Go$￿1 Hall Trust 11 Sept2024 Page 16af19

Movement in Funds- Current Year Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 11. Movement in Funds 11.1 Movement in funds- current year UNRESTRICTED FVNOS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Movement in Funds Totsl funds boughtforward Incoming resources Resources expended Totalfunds carried forward 2,567.824 2567,824 326,131 15252561 2?68.699 326,131 IS￿,256) 2,368,699 Trustees Repor£& Unaudited Financial Statements Downhèm Gospel H8llTNst 11 Sept2024 Page 17ef 19

Movement in Funds- Prioryear Downham Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2024 11. Movement in Funds 11.2 Movement in funds- Prior year UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESJGNATED FUFIDS RESTRICTED FUTrIDS TOTALFUNOS 2023 Movement in Funds Total funds boughtforward Incoming resources Resources expended T4)talfunds carried forward 2￿51,822 12,2001 2,549,622 187,033 1168,8311 567.824 187,033 1171,0311 2,567,824 2,200 Trustees Report&Vnaudited Financi?1 Statements Downham Gospel HèllTrust 11 Sept2024 Page 18of19

Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 NRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICfED FUNDS TOTALFUNDS 2023 Income and endowments: Donations and Le Collections cie 28,092 28.092 Contributions from the Congregation Gift Aid Donations 85.377 85,377 58,443 14,619 58,443 IncomeTax refLJnds 14,619 15001 Donated Services (note 41 IS1)01 Investmènts Interest Received 1.002 1,002 Total Income and endowments: 187.033 187,033 Ex enditure: Running Meeting Rooms (note91 Costof donated sewices (note41 Total Expenditure: 138.219 138,219 30,612 30.612 168,831 168,831 Net Incornel(Expenditure) 18.202 18,202 other Movements Transfers between funds 2,200 12,2001 Net Movement In Funds 16,002 2,200 18.202 iINREsfRicfED FUNDS DESIGNATED FUNOS RESTRicfED FUMDS TOTAL FUNDS 2023 Reconciliation of funds (note 111 Total Funds boughtforward Net movement in funds 2551,822 16,002 12.2001 2,200 2,549,622 18,202 Total Funds carried fO￿ard 2,567,824 2.567.814 Tw5teesRepDrtk Unaudited Yinancialstatements Oownham Gospel HallTrust IISept2024 Page 19of19

Report ofthe Independent Examiner Downham Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Downham Gospel Hall Trust for the year ended 5 April 2024. Respective responsibilities of TfU5tees and Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requ1￿ments of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'l. l Teport in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out undersection 145 of the2011 Act and in carryingout my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of theAct. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordancewith the General Directions given bythe Charity Commisslon. An examination includes a review ofthe accounting record5 kept by the charity and a comparison ofthe accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items ordisclosures in the accounts, and seeking of explanations from you as Trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fairview, and the report is limited to those matters Set out in the statements below. Independent Examiner'5 Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have cometo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believethat in any Mate￿al respe¢t: Accounting records were not kept in respe¢tof the Trust as ￿qUired by section 130 oftheArt' or The accounts do not accord with those records. or The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concemlngthe form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thatthe accounts give a 'true and fair view, which 15 not a matter considered as part of an independent examlnation. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the eXaMinat￿n to which attentlon should be drdwn in this report orderto enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached. Sandra Thurgood FCCA FMAAT ATT Bsc ILSPAANALP 3 Dells Lane Biggleswade Beds SG188LP 13 September 2024 Tru#eèsReport& Unaudited Flnano41 stsiements Downharn Gospel Hall Trust | li Sèpt2024 Page8of 19