Charity Registration No: 1159509 ST. AUSTELL GOSPEL TRUST ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements th For the Year Ended 5 A ril 2025 . AusfELL GOSPEL TRusr YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CONTENTS Pages Reference and administrative details Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balan￿ Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9-12 Page I sr. AusfELL GOSPEL TRusr REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DEfAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CHARITY NAME St. AustÈll Gospel Trust REGisfERED CHARITY NUMBER 1159509 TRUSTEES Mr. Karl Glazebrook Mr. Kenneth A. Glazebrook Mr. Bruce Munn Mr. Nathan Prisgrove Mr. Nigel M. Welch (Chair) TREASURER Mr. Nigel M. Welch PRINCIPAL ADDRESS C/0 Mr. Nigel M. Welch 2 Penwithick Road, St. Austell. Cornwall, P126 8UG INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Keith F. Pavey. Broadoak Accounting Services, 6 The Oaks. Wembdon Rise. Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QL. BANKERS Lloyds Bank P.l.c., Unit 14. White River PLC Shopping Centre, St. Au5tell. Cornwall, PL25 5AZ. Page 2 . AusfELL GOSPEL TRU REpoKf OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 Th@ Trustees present their Report alonE With the Financial Statements of the Charity for the Year Ended 5 April 2025. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 9- 10 and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law. Structure Governan￿ and Mana ement Govemin The Charity is controlled by a Deed of Trust, and constitutes an Unincorporated Charity. Document The St. Austell Gospel Trust is constituted by a Deed of Trust dated IQ April 1982, subsequent amending Deeds, and most recently by a Deed of Variation dated 19 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2014 undercharity Registration Number: 1159509. Recruitment and intment of New Trustees The Trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set outon page l. None of the Trustees, nor any person connected with them, received any remuneration or expenses from the Charty in the Year, nor in the precedin8 financial year. The Trust operates four Gospel Halls and Trustees are chosen from among the regular congregation of the 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 selecteil according to their skills and experience and are expected to use both in furthertng 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 existingTrustees, who ensure that newTrustees read theTrust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wider Network The Trustees maintain infomal links with Trustees of similar Charities with a view to pooling experience considered useful in pursuing the objects of the Charity Risk Mana ement The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confirm that they have established systems or procedu￿$ to manage and mÉtigate those risks. Ob"ertives and activities Ob"ective5 and aims The charitable purposes ofthe Charity arethe advancementof the Christian religion forthe public benefrt. including by the carrying on of the service of God in accordance wÈth the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those Christians forniing part of the world-wide fellowship know as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (the "Breth￿n-) and any other charytable purposes connected with Brethren. The core dortrine of the Brethren and proper prattl￿S 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 under section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance to charities on public benefrt. Page 3 ST. AUSTELL GOSPEL TRUST REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CONTINUED Main Activities and athievements The Trust provides and maintains four Gospel Halls where religious meetings are held by the local Brethren tommunity. Details of thè origins. teachings and way of life of the Brethren can be found on their website- www. I mouthbrethrenchristianchurch.or nd in the schedules to the Trust Deed. The Trusys main achievements this year have been to repay further amounts of borrowing and to maintain the Gospel Ha115 forthe continuing use of the congregation and visitors. It ha5 a150 encouraged works by the congregation, as described below. Meetin Meetings nomially held at the Gospel halls 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, between 30 and 250 people nom)ally attend these occasions. The meetings are attended by the regutar congregation and most are open to other properly disposed visitors. The notice board outside the Hall welcomes visitors and displays times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone number forthose 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 main hall and visitors are free to help themselves. readin the Gos el messa e and the life of a Christian The Gospel Halls 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 normally participate in a programrne of street preaching and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers and to be handed out to interested members of the public. Such preaching have taken place in the year on a weekly basis. In addition, members of the congregation have undertaken public benefrt and outreach work in accord with the Public Benefrt Report attached. In carrying out this work, the congregation con5ider5 itself io be living out its fatth in practice, 85 particularly exemplified in the following extractfrom 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 (including fonner Brethren). in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture {1 rim 2.2) We regularly go out from our homes to preach on the streets. to distribute Christian literature and engage with the wider community (including fomer Brethren) in order to present eternal salvation. available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ. (2 rim 4.2). We 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 4-1). Page 4 ST. AUSTELL GOSPEL TRusr REPORT OF THE TrUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CONTINUED readin the Gos el messa e and the lrfe of a Christian Continued The preservation and protertion 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 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 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 gtven our abilities and our available resources. (Matt 7.12, Matt 22.39, Eph 4.28). Volunteers 5t. Austell Gospel Trust relies on volunteers to carry out the management, administration and, where appropriate, general maintenance work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Trustees. Fundin Funding is sought through Etfts and donations from the congregation. Grants are sometirnes received from other charttable trusts with complementary objectives. Gift aid is also claimed on relevant gifts. Financial review Financial ition In the Year ended 5 April 2025. the Trust had a deficit amounting to £14,315 of Incoming Resources against Resources Expended (after Depreciation charged of £92.2761. Total voluntary Income received this Year was £129,591 compared to £178,309 in the Year to 5 April 2024. Monies held on Bank Accounts atthe year end totalled £27,433. All Funds held were Unrestricted Funds. Reserves The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain. appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level offinancial commitments. TheTrustee5 have 3 programme of raising further funds by way of donations and collections. and if necessary loans, in order to fvnd intended projects, and to facilitate repayment of existing lending. The congregation is kept regularly informed of needs accordingly. which can be raised on appeal. Free reserves at the year end were £None. (5 April 2024 £375,142) Plans for Future Periods and Post Balance Sheet Events The Trust plans to continue all the current activities. Following the purchase in January 2025 of the Property at Peacehaven, Prideaux Road, St. Blazey, all relevant permissionswere granted and conversion to a Gospel Hall has been completed at a cost of about £16,500, and this Hall has been brought into use, in the early summer of 2025. The Trust continues to look for suitable land or propertyto provide a further Hall for local use. Also, the construction of a permanent local Meeting Hall is envisaged on Land at Tre-wyn, Treverbyn Road, St. Austell. in the longer term. In the longer term, the Hall at Robartes Place, St. Austell may also be considered for sale. Page 5 sr. AusfELL GOSPEL TRusr REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 co￿nNuED Statement of Trustees, Res nsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and Untted Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales. requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state 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: observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with 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 re5pon5ible for safegu6rding the assets of the charity and hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe preventTon and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and approved by two trustees. On behalf of the board: Trustee jrg Date: ...1_9.0_1 .2.0_2fj.._.... Page 6 THE INDEPENDE￿ EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSfEES OF ST. AUSTELL GOSPEL TRU FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of St. Austell Gospel Trust forthe year ended 5 April 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 12. and on the Trustees, Report for the year comprising Pages 2 to 5. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILrriES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The Charivs Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the Trusys accounts carried out under settion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(bD of the Act. BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you asTrustees concerning any such matter5. 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 fair Vie￿ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEME I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination gwing me cause to believe that in any material respect: l) Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Att; or 2) The accounts do not accord with those records: or 31 The accounts do not comply wtth the applicable requi￿rnents COn￿rningthe form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirementthatthe accounts give a'true and fairVie￿ which 15 not a matter considered at part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Keith F. Pavey, Broadoak Accounting Service5, 6 The Oaks, Wembdon Rise, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QL. Date: 7-10-292S Page 7 sr. AusfELL GOSPEL TRusr 5rATEmE￿ OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 ALL ITEMS RELATE TO UNRESTRicfED FUNDS Year to 05.04.2025 Yearto 05.04.2024 Notes INCOME FROM Grant from Central G.H. Trust Collections and Donations (Excl. Gift-Aided) Contributions from the Congregation Gift-Aid Donations Tax Refuiids on Gift-Aid Payroll Giving Rent Receivable Burial Fees Interest Received 15,000 49.040 38,050 21,055 5,264 1,182 5(MJ 2.200 3,640 89,940 39,000 37,864 9,466 2,039 750 8,900 3.640 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 135.931 191,599 RESOURCES EXPENDED MEETING HALL RUNNING cosrs Rates and Water Light and Heat Repair5. Cleaning and Consumables Grounds Maintenance Telephone and Internet Insurance Professional Expenses and Training Burial Costs Sundry Expenses Depreciation 1,172 17,005 13,710 6,660 1,310 5.059 706 1,134 318 92,276 618 19,446 25.045 4,818 1,228 3.505 55 2,930 476 91,687 139,350 149,808 OTHER CHARITABLE AcnvmES Event Support Congregation Health Supporr Bibles and Publications 9iX) 3,905 945 360 195 GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT cosrs Accountancy and Independent Examiner Book-Keeping Professional Support Stationery and Computer Costs 1,990 860 2.956 2.735 1,975 665 1.818 2,811 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 150.246 162,827 SURPLUS DEFI FOR THE YEAR (14,315) 28,772 TOTAL FUND5 BROUGfrrf FORWARD 1,944,236 1,915,464 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1,929,921 1,944,236 The notes on pages 9 to 12 fomi a part of these Financial Statements. All of the above activities are classed as continuing and there are no gains or losses otherthan those included abvve. Page 8 sr. AusfELL GOSPEL TRUST BALANCE SHE￿ AS AT 5- APRIL 2025 Asat 05.04.2025 Asat 05.04.2024 Notes TANGIBLE FIXED ASSEfs Freehold Pro and Land At Par Moor Road, St. Austell At Robartes Place, St. Austell At Tre Wyn, Treverbyn Road, St. Austell At Peacehaven, Prideaux Road, St. Blazey 1.5&2 1,208,515 193.363 63,622 450,191 1.287.355 199,079 65,909 Portacabin Buildin 6,659 8.879 Furniture Fittin sandE ui ment 9,639 7,872 Total Fixed Assets 1,931,989 1.569,094 CURRENT AsS￿S Stock of Fuel Debtors Prepayments Bank Accounts 690 1,418 9,301 27,433 695 10,453 6,261 400,008 3JJ,1142 417,417 LESS: CURRENT UABILmES- Due within One Year Creditors Accruals Unsecured Loans 4,872 4,238 31,800 1,322 4,753 36,200 40.910 42,275 NEf CURRENT ASSETS UABILMES (2,068) 375,142 NE[ A55EtS 1,929.921 1,944,236 Represented by:_ FUNDS- UNRESTRicfED FUNDS Opening Balance Net Surplus IDefic5t) forthe Year 1,944,236 (14,315) 1,915,464 28,772 Closin Balance 1.929,921 1,944,236 The Unaudited Financial Statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees of St. Austell Gospel Trust on the undemientioned date, and were signed on their behalf by Trustee 19.01.2026 Date The Notes on Pages 9 to 12 fomi a part of these Financial Statements. Page 9 sr. AUSTELL GOSPEL TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES 1.1 Basis of re aration of Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Second edition of the 5tdtetnent vf Reioivimended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the FTnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The functional currency of the Charity is Sterling (£). The Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are in5tially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. 1.2 IncomTn Resources 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 entrtled to it orwhere the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future year. Gift-aid TS added to the value of the donations to which It relates. Donated services are recognised as income and expenditure in the financial statements when organisations or individuals offertheirservices and support pro bono. Thevalue of these donated services to the St. Austell Gospel Trust is considered to be equal to rnarket value which would be paid were the services formaSly procured. Investment Income is accounted for on a receivable basis. 1.3 Resources Ex ended Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. LiabilTties are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committingthe charity to pay out resources. Charitable activities comprise those costs directly attributable to the fulfilment of the Charitable objects. 1.4 Governance and Su ort costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all c05t5 invulviiig tlie public accountabiltty of the Charity and costs related to Statutory requirements. Governance and support costs are allocated to charitable artivities on the basis of capacity used. 1.5 Tan ible Fixed Assets and De Freehold Pro Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Freehold Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cosL less estirnated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful lrfe as follows:_ reciation Freehold Property- Par Moor Road 5% per annum- Straight line basis Robartes Place 3% per annum- Straight line basis Treverbyn Road IIYA per annum-straight line basis Prideaux Road, St. Blazey None until Property brought into use Portacabin Building 20% per annum- Straight line basis Furniture. Fittings and Equipment 25% per annum- Reducing balance basis 1.6 TclXdLion The Trust is a registered Charity and is not liableto United Kingdom taxation on charitable activities, provided Income fa115 Within the Charitable exemptions and is spent on charitable purposes. Page 10 sr. AusfELL GOSPEL TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CONTINUED ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.7 Funds The General Unrestricted Fund is free for the Trustees to use for any purpose in furtherance of the Trust's charitable objects. There were no Funds restricted to speclfic purposes. CONTINUED 1.8 Goin Concern The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitrfs ability to continue as a going concern. 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. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs {al This Comprises:_ Freehold Land and Pro Fumiture, Fittings and ui Portacabin Buildin Total COST As at 06.04.2024 Additions in Year 2.518.409 450,191 22,199 155,717 4,980 2,696,325 455,171 As at 05.04.2025 2,968,600 22,199 160,697 3,151.496 DEPRECIATION As at 06.04.2024 Charge for Year 966.066 86,843 13,320 2.220 141,845 3,213 1,127,231 92,276 As at 05.04.2025 1,052.909 15,540 151.058 1,219,507 NEf BOOKVALUE As at 05.04.2025 1,915,691 6,659 9,639 1,931,989 As at 05.04.2024 1,552.343 8,879 7,872 1,569,094 Ibl The Book Value of Freehold Land and Pro Property for Hall Prideaux Road St. Blaze is summarised as:_ Meeting Hall Par Moor Road, St. Austell Meeting Hall Meeting Hall Robartes Place, Treverbyn Road St. Austell St. Austell Total COST As at 06.04.2024 Additions in Year 2,174.952 250,523 92.934 2,518.409 450,191 450.191 As at 05.04.2025 450,191 2,174,952 250,523 92,934 2,968,600 DEPRECIATION As at 06.04.2024 Charge for Year 887,597 78,840 51.444 5,716 27,025 2,287 966,066 86,843 As at 05.04.2025 966,437 57.160 29.312 1.052,909 NEf BOOK VALUE As at 05.04.2025 450,191 1,208.515 193.363 63,622 1,915,691 As at 05.04.2024 1.287,355 199,079 65,909 1,552,343 Page 11 sr. AusfELL GOSPEL TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CONTINUED (c) Land Re 1st fitle Numbers of the Freehold Pro owned are as follows:_ Par Moor Road, St. Au5tell: CL248188; CL252468 and CL245568 Robartes Place. St. Austell: Number not currently allocated. Treverbyn Road. St. Austell: CL310364 (The Hall at this site is currently of a temporary nature) Prideaux Road, St. Blazey: CL173505 3. LIABILITIES- UNSECURED LOAN The Trust has received an interest free Loan as below. The Central G.H. Trust is a charitable Trust with parallel objectrves, but serving a wider geographic area. The Loans comprise:_ At 05.04.2025 At 05.04.2024 Central G.H. Trust From Congregation Members (See also Note 12) I,S¢X) 30,000 36,200 31,800 36,200 The loans are repayable within one year. 4. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES Nu Trustee received any remuneration or other benef￿ for servi￿5 rendered in this year or in the preceding period. Expenses incurred were reimbursed, if applicable, at cost, with no benefit whatsoever arising to the recipient. 5. EMPLOYEES The Trust had No Employees in this year orthe preceding year. 6. VOLUNTEERS The Trust relies on volunteersto carry out Management, Administration and certain Maintenance work. 7. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES Yearto 05.04.2025 Yearto 05.04.2024 These were:. 1,990 1,975 8. DONATED SERVICES There were no donated services expended in thisyear orthe preceding year. 9. RESOURCES EXPENDED Year to 05.04.2025 These were:_ Other Charitable Activities Meeting Hall Running Costs Yearto 05.04.2024 Total Direct Costs Support Costs Governance Costs 139.350 6,551 1,990 2.355 141.705 6,551 1.990 155,558 5.294 1.975 147,891 2,355 150,246 162,827 Full Detail is given on Page 7 Page 12 srELL GOSPEL TRusr NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2025 CONTINUED 10. MOVEMENTS IN FUND5 At 05.04.2025 At 05.04.2024 Unrestricted Funds General Fund Opening Balance Incoming Resources Resource5 Expended 1.944,236 135,931 (150.246) 1,915,464 191,599 1162.827) Closing Balance 1,929.921 1.944,236 There were No Restricted Funds at any time in the 2 Years to 5 April 2025. 11. posr BALANCE SHEEf EvE￿rS. CAPITAL COMMtfMEKfs AND FUTURE PLANS Since the year end, following the purchase in January 2025 of the Property at Peacehaven. Prideaux Road, St. Blazey, all relevant permissions were granted and conversion to a Gospel Hall has been completed at a cost of about £16,500. and this Hall has been brought into use. in the early summer of 2025. No other significant Post Balance Sheet events have arisen or Capital Committneiiis entered into. The Trust continues to lookfor suitable land or Propertyto provide a further Hall for local use. Also, the construction of a permanent local Meeting Hall is envisaged on Land at Tre-wyn, Treverbyn Road. St. Austell, in the longer term. In the longer term, the Hall at Robartes Pla￿. St. Austell may also be considered for sale. 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS (al Payment5 made were as follows:_ Yearto 05.04.2025 Yearto 05.04.2024 To the Business of In which the following Trustee was a artici tor:_ A.C. Global Ltd Kernow Fixings Ltd Nine Group International Mr. Kenneth A. Glazebrook Mr. Nathan Prisgrove Mr. Karl Glazebrook 2,820 95 629 357 The above expenses were provided at cost by the Businesses Con￿rned, with no benefft arising thereto. Expenses were also reimbursed as stated in Note 4. {bl Donations were received from Trustees and parties connected thereto, in the following totals:_ Yearto Yearto 05.04.2025 05.04.2024 37,576 54.434 (c} A Loan was received from Mr. Kenneth A. Glazebrook, a Trustee, which amounted to £15,000 at 05.04.2025. The Loan is interest free and repayable upon 3 months notice, (or shorter by agreement) by either side. ## **St Austell Gospel Trust Charity number: 1159509** ## **Public Benefit and Outreach** **2024/25** ## **One of the Trust's principal activities that furthers its objects is providing a facility for the coordination of "outreach" work into the wider community** . The Trust's activities have obviously been seriously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic . The Trust has endeavored to maintain its outreach activities as far as possible This report includes some of the things we have been engaged in. Members of the Congregation, acting under the directions of the trustees and with their full and active encouragement, have continued with the "outreach" work which they have carried out for many years. ## **Gospel tracts and literature available from the Gospel Hall** The Trust maintains a display of gospel tracts, literature and Bibles in the foyer of its principal Gospel Hall and this fact is advertised on the Sign Board at the street entrance ## **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 St Austell Gospel 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 in Holmbush Square. Street preachings have been held here since around 2013. 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. At least 2 person attend the preaching and during the preaching gospel tracts are distributed. On average 10 tracts are distributed on each occasion. Over 40 Preachers from the community regularly preach. 1. Blue Light Day Devon & Cornwall Police (3 July 2024) (3PR2397) ## **‘So if there was a fire in my house, someone can help put it out for me?’** This was a genuine and heartfelt question asked by a person with a learning disability at last year’s Blue Light Day – a powerful reminder of why breaking down barriers can help to save lives. It’s also an opportunity for the emergency services to learn more about how they can best support individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This year, it brought together representatives from Devon & Cornwall Police, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, the NHS and the wider blue light family, including the RNLI, Coastguard, Search and Rescue, Blood Bikes as well as charities and local organisations. RRT was actively involved in providing hot food and cold drinks to over 150 visitors and emergency personnel. Whilst the food was charged for, all of the proceeds was then donated to the Blue Light fund. 2. Helifest Cornwall Air Ambulance (6 July 2024) (3PR2528) “Helifest not only raises awareness of our lifesaving work here at Cornwall Air Ambulance, and of the other emergency services, but it also helps to raise the vital funds needed to keep your helicopter flying. RRT provided hot food and cold drinks to organisers, volunteers, staff and emergency workers at the event. ## Additional events attended 3. Looe Holiday Park Devon and Cornwall Police (10 July 2024) - 3RE2633 - (No images) 4. St Cleer Primary School Devon and Cornwall Police (4 October 2024) 3RE2800 - (No images) 4. Missing Person at Eden Project Devon & Cornwall Police (5 Nov 2024) (3RE2840) - (No images) 5. Missing Person at Hell’s Mouth Devon & Cornwall Police (29 Nov 2024) (3RE2866) - (No Images) RRT volunteers from the St Austell congregation were actively involved in providing refreshments and support to the emergency personnel involved at the above events. Further events are planned for 2025, alongside support to a homeless shelter and food bank. We are open to further suggestions from the congregation which we will review and then put forward for approval at one of our regular trustee meetings.