Charity Registration No: 1159231 The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2024
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Contents Pages Referen and administrative detsils Report of the trustees Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Cashflow statement 10.-14. Notes to the financial statements 15. Appendix
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Reference and administrative details for the ar ended 5th A ri12024 Charity name: The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Registered charity number: 1159231 Trustees." Mr Robert J Evershed (resigned 3rd June 2023) Mr Robert l Frdncis Mr Timothy Francis (resigned 3rd June 2023) Mr Robert J Hynd {Chair) (resigned 3rd June 2023) Mr Grdham J Temple (resigned 3rd June 20231 Mr Edward Doling (appointed 3rd June 2023) Mr Delwin M Pallister (appointed 3rd June 2023) Mr Atfie Temple {appointed 3rd June 2023) Mr Ethard Tennent (appointed 3rd June 2023) Treasurer: Mr Maurice E C Temple Principal address: Church Road Gisleham Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8DP Independent examiner: Julian Remmington 4cast Heritage House Woodside Lane Bell Bar Herts. AL9 6DE Bankers: Lloyds Bank PIC 47 London North Road Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1BL Page 1
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2024 The tnjstees present their report along th the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5th April 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 10 to 11 and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law. Structure. governance and management Goveming document The Charity is an unincorporated trust constituted by a Deed of Trust daled 1 Oth June 1997, most recently amended by Deed of Variation dated 12th August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17th November 2014 under Charity Registration Number. 1159231 Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The names of the Trustees who served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 1. None of the Truslees, nor any person connected wlh them, received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the year ended 5 April 202412023.. £nill. The Trust operates a Gospel hall and Trustees are chosen from among the regular congregation of the hall. New Trustees are nominated by the existing Trustees or by the congregation and must be appointed by unanimous resolution of Ihe congregation. They are selected according to their skills and experience and are expected 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 TTUSI Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wider network The Trustees maintain informal links with similar Charities wth a view lo pooling experien considered useful in pursuing the objects of the Charity. The Charity also maintains particular links wtth The Ou]ton Gospel Hall Trust, wtth which it shares members of its congregation. Risk management The Tnjstees have identrfied and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confirm that they have established systems or procedures to manage and mitigate those risks. Objectives and a¢tivities Objectives and aims The charitable purposes of the Charity are the advancemenl of the Christian religion for the public benefrt, including by the carying on of the service of God in accordance wlh the Old and New Teslaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those Christians forming part of the world-wide fellowship known as Ihe Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (the °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. Page 2
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2024 Publi¢ benefit The Trustees confirm that they have complied th their duty under section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance to ¢harities on public benefit. Main activities and achievernents The Trust provides and mainlains a Gospel hall where religious meetings are held by the local Brethren communty. Details of the origins, teachings and way of life of Ihe Brethren can be found on the website- www.ptyrnouthbrethrenchrislianchurch.org and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. The Trust continues to open the hall lo the congregation and visitors and encourages good works by the congregation which benefrt the wder community, as described below. Plans for future periods Despite the increased cost of energy. the ITUStees feel that these increased costs are not signtficantly impacting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concem. Meetings Meetings held at the Gospel hall include the Lord's Supper (Communion}, Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of meetings and. depending on the particular meeting. beeen 25 and 600 people nomially attend these occasions. The meetings are attended by the regular congregation and most are open lo other property disposed visitors. The nolice board outside the Hall welcomes visitors and displays the times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone number for those seeking further infomiation or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by streel preachers, also display this information. Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material are on display at the hall. and visitors are free to help themselves. Spreading the Gospel Message and the life of a Christian The Gospel Hall is 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 parttctpate in a programme of street pre3ching and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out to interested members of the public. In addition to street preaching, members of Ihe congregation also provide support to those in need outside the community and a good number work with the Rapid Relief Team {RRTI charity. For mo information see appendix for Outreach Report. In carrying out this work, the congregation considers itseff to be living out its faith in practice. as particularfy exemplified in the following e*(ract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living a Christian lrfe.. We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our lationShIpS others in the wider community (including fomier Brethren}, in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture {1 Tim 2..21 We regularfy go out from our homes to preach on the streets, to distribute Christian Itterature and engage wth the wider communty (including former Brethren} in order to present etemal salvation, available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ.12 Tim 4-2). Page 3
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2024 Spreading the Gospel Message and the life of a Christian contd. Vve seek as members of the public to lead Christian lives as husbands and wives. parents. children. employers, employees and neighbours. (Col 3.22-25. Col 4-11. The PerVatIon and protection of the family unit is fundamental and children are prized as a blessing from God. (Psalm 127'.3-5)- The elderly are valued members of the community, for whom both their family and the wider communty are expected to care. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to others, and deal wth all other people (including former Brethren) openly, honesly and fairly and consistent 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 our available resources. (Matt 7=12, Matt 22'.39, Eph 4-281. Funding Funding is sought through gifts from the congregation and Grft Aid is claimed on eligible donations. Funding is sometimes received from other charitable trusts with complementary obsectives. Financial review Financial position In the year ended 5 April 2024 the Trust had a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended. Total voluntary income received this year was £166,567 compared to £87,518 in the previous year. All funds held were unrestricted funds. Reserves policy The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain and have decided to ensure that there are enough reserves held to cover day to day expendtture and any urgent needs that may arise. The Trust has no employees and tts regular outgoings are minimal. The congregation is kept regulady 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 tts charitable objectives even rf there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal to the congregation. Free reserves at the year end were £271.993 {2023 £167.266). The trust is currently accumulating reserves with the view to supporting the Oulton Gospel Hall Trust in a project to construct a new Gospel Hall in North Lowestoft in Ihe near future. Page 4
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2024 statement of trustees. responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance wsth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)- The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to= select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- bl observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP IFRS 102). make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., d) stsle whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departu$ disclosed and explained in the financial statements-, prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriale lo presume that the charFty will continue in business. The trustees are reswnsible for keeping proper accounting COrdS that disclose th reasonable accuracy at any time the financial POSTtion of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also restK)nsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and approved by two trustees. On beh8W of the board.. 211112025 Mr Robert l Francis Date Page 5
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report to the trustees of The Colville Gospel Hall Trust on the financial statsments for the year ended 5th April 2024 set out on pages 7 to 12. Respectlve responsibilities of trustses and examiner The charitvs Irustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the iequirements of th& Charities Act 2011 1.the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 14515){bJ of the Act. Basis of independent examiner's statsment My examination was carried out in accord8n¢e with the General Directions given by the Chariiy Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking of explanations from you as Trustees concerning 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 acwunts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independent examiner's ststement I have completed my examination. l confirm that no material matters have wrne to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by 5eclion 130 of the ACL or The accounts do not accord with those records., or The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not 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 n should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accoun Signed". Date.. Name: emmington 4cast, Heritage House, Woodside Lane. Bell Bar, Herts., AL9 6DE Page 6
The Colvi1l9 Ggspel Hall Trust ststèment of financial activities lincluding In¢ome and expènditure account) for the ar èndèd 5th A ril 2024 Unrestrlcted unrestrict Designated FuTrd$ Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 NOTES Incoming and èndowrngnts from: Dgnations and legaciès.. Collections Contributyons from the congregation Grft dgnations Other donations Income tax refundable Donated services Payroll giving Grants reived Legacies receNed InvestmeTrt Income and interest Inter95t Other income Othèr 35,884 48,424 49,320 12,106 5,616 41.500 48,424 49,320 12.106 33,300 38.046 6.404 9.512 217 15,000 217 15,000 256 4,039 4.039 Total 164.990 5,616 170,6C 88.226 Expenditure on: Charitsble a¢tivltles Running gf rneetin9 halls Wider community outreach Congregation support Cost ol donated services Transfers to affiliated trusts Other costs 66,634 75 66,634 75 57,752 2,625 8,623 13,900 13,145 13.145 Governan¢e and support costs Legal & prOfessn81 costs Heath and Safety Training Independènt Examinèrfs fèè Bank charges 2.323 23 450 2.323 5.639 450 3.315 8.567 5.616 810 84 14 14 Totsl 83.504 5,616 89.120 95.676 Net incomellexpenditurel 81,486 81,486 7,450 Gainsllbssesl on valUatiOn offixed assets Net movement in funds 81.486 81,486 7,450 Reconciliation of fund5 Funds at 6th April 2023 1,370,60S 1,370.605 1.378.055 Totsl funds at 5th April 2024 1.452,091 1,452,091 1.370,605 The notes on pages 10 to 14 fom part of these financial statements. All of the above actiwties a classed as ¢onbnuing and there are no 9ains and loss?$ other than those included above. Page 7
Thè ColvillÈ Gospèl Hall TTUSt Balance sheet AsatSthA ril 2024 2024 2023 NOTES Fixed assets Tangible fLxed assets 1,180,098 1,203,339 1,180,098 1,203.339 Current assets Debtors.. Debtors and sundry loans Prepayments & 8¢crued incorne Cash at bank and in hand 12,145 5.314 369.058 9.551 3,080 156,483 386,517 169.114 CuTnt Ilabilities Creditors.. amounts falling due wthin one year. Other credf(ors Accruals and deferred ineome 110,000 4,524 1,848 114,524 1,848 Net current assets 271.993 167.266 Total assets less curren¢ liabilities 1,452,091 1,370,605 Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year.. Net assets 1.452,091 1,370,605 Funds Unrestricted income fund Restricted funds 1.452,091 1.370,605 Total Funds 1,452,091 1.370,605 The unaudited financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees of The Colville Gospel Hall Trust on and signed on their behalf by Mr Robert l Francis Trustee The notes on pa9e5 10 to 14 form part of these finantsal statements Page 8
Th¢ Colville Gospel Hall Trust Detailed statement of financial a¢llvitles Cashflow Statement for the ar ended 5th A ril 2024 un$tricd Unrestrieted Designatsd Funds Funds Restri¢led Total Funds Funds 2024 Total Funds 2023 NOTES Cash flow5 from operatln9 actotIes. Net incomell-l èxpenditure for the reportlng period las per the ststement of financial activitiès) 81.486 81,486 7,450 Adjustments for: Depreciation charges l_l Gainsllosses on investments Dividends. interest and rents from investments Lossll-l profrt on sale ol fixed assets l_l Increaseldecrease in stocks l_l Increaseldecrease in debtor5 Increasell-l decrease in creditors 23.241 23,241 23.241 4,828 112,676 4,828 112.676 1,441 1.533 Net cash provided by l-l used in operatin9 a¢tlvltles 212.5 212.575 12,817 cash flows from Investlng activfjties: Dividends, interest and rents frorn investments Procèeds frorn salg of prgperty, plant and equipment Purchase of property, pEant and equiprnent Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase ol investrnents 6.094 Net cash provided by l-l used In Investln9 activ6ties 6,094 Cash flows from financin9 activities: Repayments of borrowing Cash inflows from new borrgwing Receipt of endowment Net cash provlded by l-l used In financin9 activitles Change in eash and cash equivalents in thè reptsrting pèritsd 212,575 212,575 6.r23 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 156.483 156.483 149,760 Cash and cash equivalents at thè Ènd of the rèporting period 369,058 369.058 156.483 The notes on pa9es 10 tg 14 form part of these finan81 statements Page 9
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the accounts for the ar ended 5th A rtl 2024 1. Accountin9 policies 1.1 Basis ol financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recgmrnended Practice.. Accountin9 and Reporting by Charities preparing their awounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 Juty 2014, and incorporating update bull8tins 1 and 2, and the Financial Reportin9 Stan(Jard applFeable in the United Kingtjom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Pra¢trE. The functional currency of the charty is stèrfing1£1. The Trust meets the definOn of a public bEnefit entity under FR$ 102. Assets and liabilities a initialty recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. 1.2 Income Donations are recogni5ed in the year in whi¢h there is entilernenl and probability of receipt and the arnount can be measured with asonable certainty. Ineome is only deferred when the Charity has to fu11 conditions before becoming ents.tled to it or where the donor has specffied that the income is to be expended in a future year. Gift aid is added to the value of the donation to which l( relates. Donated services a recognised as income antj expenditu in the financial statements when org8nisations or individuals offer their servicès and support pro bono. The value of these donated services lo The Colvi11e Gospel Hall Trust is Conside& to be equal t market value which would be paid We the service formally procured. This includes seM¢es paid for by other trusts. Investment income is accounted for on a receivab basis. 1.3 Expenditure Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. LK3bilities are reeognised as soon a5 there is a legal or ¢gnstructivg obligats'on ¢ommittsng the charity to pay out SOurCes. Charitable activities comprise those costs direcuy attribvtable to the h1lIment of the charitable objects. 1.4 Govemancè supptrrt costs Support costs have been 8llo¢ated been governance costs and other 5UPPOrt costs. Governance costs cornprise all costs involving thè public accountsbilty of the charity and costs related to statutory requirements. As there a no staff or offices the Trustees have agreed to allocate all such $t$ to Governan costs. 1.5 Tangiblè frAed asset5 and depreciation Tangible fL¥ed assets (costing more than £5001 a slated al cost less depreciation. Freehold land is no¢ depreciated. Depre¢iats'on is provide¢J at rates ¢alculate¢J to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset gver its expected useful life as follows.. Freehold land Freèhold buildings Temporary buildings Furniture, fixtures and fitiings Not deprecrdted 2V.- Straight line rnethod 20°A- Straight line meth¢xl 10%- Straght line rnethod 1.6 Taxatson The Trust is a registered charity and is not liable to United Kingdom income or corporation lax on charitable activities. provided incorne falls within the charitsble exemption5 and is spent on charitable purposes. 1.7 Funds The general unrestricted fvnd 15 free fgr the Trustees to use for any purposes in ttjrtherance of the trusf s charitsble obj'ects. Restricted funds arise from donations io the trust which are made for a specific purpose. Restricted funds can only be used for the purpose for which funds We given. 1.8 Preparation of consolidated financial ststements The Charity doès not have a trading subsi¢Jiary and there is no requirement to prepare consolidated accounts. 1.9 Going concem The Trustees ¢onsiderthat there are no material Unrtainty"e$ aboutthe ch8riWs abilty to continue as a going concem. Page 10
The Colville Gospel Hall Trust Notss to the accounts for the ar ended Sth A ri12024 Accounting policies contd. 1.10 Signrficant estimates and judgements The trustees do not consider that there a any sources of estimatitrn uncertainty at the reporting date that havè a signffi¢ant risk of causing a matèrial adjustrnent to the carryin9 amounts of assets and liabilTties within the next reporting period. 2 Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses No Trustees received any remuneratson or other benefits frorn an employment with the chaiity and no Trustees were reimbursed for expenses12023-. None). 3 Wage5 and salaries There a no èmployees12023'. non81. 4 Donated s¢rvi¢e5 Income 2024 2023 Donated seN¢es Expenditu 2024 2023 Oulton Gospel Hall Trust 13.145 8.623 13,145 8,623 S Grants awarded 2024 2023 Oulon Gospel Hall Trust 13,900 13,900 Other Charitable activities Mèèting rooms 6 Runnit)g of meetlng halls 2024 2023 Repairs and maintenance of buildings Recording equipment- replacement and rnaintenance Grounds maintenan¢e Light and heat Water rates Telephone at hall Conference Insurance- Public liabi1ty Legal & professional_ spectfic to halls Cleaning, first-aid and sundries Sundry Depreciation- Freehold propety Depreciation- Equipment ProfiULoss on sale of assets 11,253 3.$42 5.521 12,880 945 1,526 11.253 3,Y2 5,S21 12.880 945 1,526 1,249 2.538 35 3.613 291 21.281 1.960 13,849 358 3.900 8.125 1,210 1,249 2.538 35 3,613 291 21,281 1,960 4,610 21,281 1,960 65.385 1,249 66.634 57,752 Page11
The Colvllle Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the accounts for the ar ended 5th A ri12024 7 Tan9ible fixed assets Freèhold Furnitijre, Propèrty" and Fixtures & Refurbishmenl Fittings Total Cost At 6th April 2023 Disposa15 Addthons 1,387,661 19,607 1,407.268 At 5th April 2024 1,387.661 19,607 1.407,268 Dèpreciation At 6th April 2023 Disposals Charge forthe year 193,229 10.700 203,929 21,281 1.960 23,241 At 5th April 2024 Net Book Value Al 5th April 2024 214,510 12,660 227.170 1.173,151 6,947 1,180,098 At 6th April 2023 1.194.432 8,907 1,203,339 Land Registry title number is SK341108 8 Anal1$ of net assets between funds UnstrICted Unrestricted Designated funds funds Restricted funds Total funds 8.1 Cufrentyear Tangible fixed assets Currents assets Current liabilities Amounts falling due after more than one year 1,180,098 386,517 114,524 1.180,098 386,517 114,524 1.452,091 1.452,091 Totsl funds unstriCted Unrestricted Desi9nated funds funds 8.2 Prioryear Restricted funds Total funds Tangible fKed assets Currènts assets Current liabilities 1,203.339 169,114 1,203,339 169,114 1.848 1.370.605 1,370,605 Total funds 9 Movement in funds 9. 1 Current year Realisedl unrealised gain and losses Balan¢e al 6 April Incomin9 2023 resoureès ResOue$ expended Balance at 5 Aprll 2024 Restri¢ted funds Fund Designated funds 5,616 5.616 UnstrICted funds 1,370,605 164,990 83,504 1,452,091 Total funds 1,370.605 164,990 83,504 1,452.091 Page 12
The Colvillè Gospel Hall Trust Ngtes to the ac¢ounts for the ar ended 5th A ril 2024 9 Movement in funds contd. 9.2 Prioryear Realisedl unreallsed gaift and losses Balan¢e at 6 April Incomin9 2022 resoureès Resources expended Balance at 5 April 2023 Restrict funds Fund Designated funds 10,819 10,819 Unrestricted funds 1,378,055 77,407 84,e57 1.370,605 Total funds 1,378,055 77,407 84,857 1.370,605 10 Transactions with relate{1 parties Robert J EVersh, Trustèe is a director of One Site Group Limited, from which The Colville Gospel Hall Trust made purchases totalling £012023.. £81. Delwin Pallister, Trustee is a director of Nexus Team Lirnited, from which The Colvi11g Gospel Hall Trust made purchases totalling £893.81 12023.. £01. Alfie Temple, Trustee is a d1ctor of Eastpoint from which The Colvi1 Gospel Trust rnade purchases totalling £5,616.0012023 £01. Donations received from connected parties lots1d £44,61412023= £26.6971. 11 Volunteers The Colville Gospel Hall Twst relies ontirely on volunteers to carry out the Management, administration and 9eneral Maintenan work. The Tn5St has no paid staff or paid Trusteès. Page13
The Colvllle Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the accounts forthe ar èndèd 5th A ril 2024 12 Full comparfson of Statèmènt of Finan¢ial ActSvities Unrestricted unstrICted Desrgnated Restricted Fvnds Funds Funds Totsl Funds 2023 NOTES In¢omin9 and endowments from.. Donatigns and legacies: Collections Contributions from the Congregation Grft donations Other donations Income tax refundable Donated seNces Payroll giving Grants received Legacies received Investment income and interest Interest Other income Other 22.481 38.046 6,404 9,512 10,819 33,300 38,046 6,404 9,512 256 256 708 708 Total 77,407 10.819 88,226 Expenditure on- Charitsble activities Running of rneeting halls Wider comrnunity outrèach Ctsngregatitrn support Cost of donated servicès Transfers to affiliated trusts Other costs 57,752 57,752 2,625 2,625 8,623 13,900 8,623 13,900 Governance and support costs Legal & professional costs Health and Safety Independent Examinerfs fee Bank charges DepCIatiOn- Office equipment (Admin) PrOfLOsS on sale of assets 3,315 373 810 3,315 8,567 810 84 8,194 Total 84.857 10,819 95.676 Net in¢omellexpenditurel 7,450 7,450 Gainslllosses) on Tevaluation of fixed assets Nèt movtment in funds 7.450 7.450 Re¢on¢illallon of funds Total funds brought fOard 1,378.055 1.378.055 Total funds carrled forwaryl 1,370,605 1.370,605 Page 14
The Colville Gospel Hall Trnst Appendix Report of the trustees (continued) for the ear ended 5th A ril 2024 Outreach Report In line with the scriptural exhortation, 'As we have opportunty let us do good unto all men. Gal. 6=10. members ofthe Congregation conts'nued WFth their °outreach° work much of which has been carried on for a long time. Spreading the Gospel Message We have preached most weekdays in the centre of Lowestoft for very many years and this was continued during Ihe past year. Gospel Tracts with contact detsils and lime of afternoon Gospel servIs are nomally given out by members of the Congregation at these open air preachings, as well as at other times. As indicated in the main body of the Report, Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material is on display at the Hall, to which visitors are fe to help themselves. Members of the Congregation also gave away Bibles to their neighbours. other Contsct and Support to the wider community. Members of the Congregation are always ready to help others in the wder community. The RRT (Rapid Relief Team) charity 15 SUPPOrted both actively and financially by 8 good number of the congregation. RRT'S mission is to serve people wth care and compassion in their lime of need. RRT has provided over 100 food box parcels to schools to distribute to families in needlpoverty and also helped the EACH charity (East Anglian Childn,$ Hospi) with providing freshrnents throughout the day for volunteer walkers involved in the Pier to Pier event. Many of Ihe congregation are fully trained first-aiders and are athys ready to provide help where needed and on a number of occasions have assisted in emergenaes when members of the public have been tsken ill suddenly or been involved in 8¢cidents. In addition to the above a large number of the congregation regulady donate to charities that provide relief and help in the wider community- These charities include Crisis. Macmi118n Canr Support. Marie Curie, St John Ambulance, Royal Nation81 Lifeboat Institution, Cancer Research, Great Omond Street Hospital, The Christian Institute, East Anglian Children's HospIS and Prostsle Can[ UK. Members of the congregation as employers a always willing to assist employees from the wder community in financial difficulty. Page 15