Charity Registration No: 1159514 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Re ort of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements th For the Year Ended 5 A ril 2024
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 20YI CONTENTS Pages Reference and administrative details Report of the Trustees Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9-12
Page I YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 CHARITY NAME Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1159514 TRUSTEES Mr. M. Barter Mr. T.M. Browning (Chair) Mr. C.D. Holley Reslgned 4.10.2023 Mr. J.E. Potter Resigned 4.10.2023 Mr. A.C. Rubie Mr. N. Brown Mr. W. Melvin Appointed 4.10.2023 Appolnted 4.10.2023 TREASURER Mr. M. Barter PRINCIPAL ADDRESS C/0 Mr. M. Barter, 135 West Coker Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HH. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr. Keith F. Pavey, Broadoak Accounting Services, 6 The Oaks, Wembdon Rise, Brid8water. Somerset, TA6 7QL. BANKERS National Westminster Bank, 2 Hendford, Yeovil. Somerset, BA20 ITN. SOLICITORS PorteT Dodson L.L.P., Solicitors, Central House, Church Street, Yeovil, Somerset, 8520 IHH.
Page 2 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED S- APRIL 2024 The Trustees present their Report along with the Financial Statements of the Charity for the Year Ended th 5 April 2024. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 9 - 12 and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law. Strurture Governance and Mana ment Governin Document The Charity Is controlled by a Deed of Trust, and constitutes an Unincorporated Charity. Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust 15 constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 24 March 2003. subsequent amending th Deed5, and most recently by a Deed of Variation dated 15 August 2014. The Trust was registered with th the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2014 under Charity Registration Number: 1159514. Recruitment and A intment of NewTrustees The Trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page l. None of the Trustees, nor any person connected with them, received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the Year, nor in the preceding financial year. The Trust operates two 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 unanlmous resolutlon of the 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 thelr responsibilities by the existing Trustees, who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wlder Network The Trustees maintain informal links with Trustees of similar Charities with a view to pooling experience considered useful in pursuing the objects of the Charity- This includes those of the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust, which also operates Gospel Halls in Yeovil, and with which it shares members of its congregation. Rlsk Mana The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity 15 exposed and confirm that they have established systems or procedures to manage and mitigate those risks. ment Ob ectives and artivitles Ob. ctives and aims The charitable purposes of the Charity are the advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit, includinB by the carryinE on of the service of God in accordance with the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those Christians forming part of the world-wide fellowship know as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (the "Brethren"l and any other charitable purposes connected wlth Brethren. The core doctrine of the Brethren and proper practices in furtherance of certain aspects of doctrine are 5ummarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Public benefit The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 4 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance to charities on public benefit, and in accord with the further detail on Page 3 under'spreading the Gospel message"
Page 3 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST TH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 CONTINUED Maln Actlvlties and achlevements The Trust provides and maintain5 two Gospel Halls together with some temporary accommodation, 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 their website - www. mouthbrethrenchristianchurch.or and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. The Trusvs main achievement5 this year have been to maintain the Gospel Halls for the continuing use of the congregation and visitors. It has a150 encouraged works by the congregation, as described below. It also contributed to the running costs of Halls owned by the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust, which has parallel objertives. Meetings normally held at the Gospel halls include the Lord's Supper (Communion}, Gospel preachings, Bible readinE5 and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of meeting5 and, depending on the particular meeting, between 25 and 390 people normally attend these occasions. The meetings are attended by the regular congregation and most are open to other properly disposed Visltors. The notlce board OLrtside the Hall welcomes visitors and displays times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone number for those seeking further information or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by street preachers, also display this Information. Bible5 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 me55a and the Ilfe 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 programme of street preaching and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge bythe Charityto such preachers and to be handed out to interested members of the public. In addition, members of the congregation have undertaken public benefit and outreach work•jointly with Ivel Gospel Hall Trust. Such activity included monthly food donations for the homele55, clearing footpaths, litter picking and cleaning road signs. In addition, members of the congregation supported a separate Charity, the Rapid Relief Team. in its charitable activities in the local area, including donations of 1,440 water bottles for the homeless. of Early Bird Learning kits and Smart Break bars to Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School. A substantial number of meals were provided on occasions of Police and Emergency Services activty. A detailed Public Benefit Report is attached. In carrying out this work, the congregation considers itself to be living out its faith in practice, as particularly exemplified in the following extract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living a Christian Life:. We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationship5 With other5 in the wider community (including former Brethren), in accordance with the teachin85 of Holy Scripture (I 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 linclvdlng former Brethren) in order to present eternal salvation, available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ. {2 rim 4.2).
Page 4 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 CONTINUED readin the Gos el messa e and the lrfe of a Christian Contlnued We seek a5 members of the public to lead Christian lives as husbands and wives, parents, children, employer5, employees and neighbours. (Col 3.22-25, Col 4.1). The preservation 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 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 (including former Brethren} openly, honestly and fair and consistent with these principles, we should give our time, talents and money to asslst 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 4:28}. Volunteers Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust relies on volunteers to carry out the management, administration and, where appropriatei general maintenance work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Trtjstees. Fundln Funding Is sought through gifts and donations from the congregation. Grants are sometimes receNed from other charitable trusts with complementary objectives, Gift aid is also claimed on relevant gifts. Flnanclal revlew Financial Ition In the Year ended 5 April 2024 the Trust had a deficit amountln8 to £94.913 of Incoming Resources against Resources Expended on General Fund (after Depreclation charged of £112,1121- Total voluntary Income received this Year was £157,636 compared to £132,834 in the Yearto 5 April 2023. Monies held on Bank Account5 at the year end totalled £256,540. All Funds held were Unrestricted Funds. th Reserves olic The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retaln, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity'ssize and the level offinancial commitments. The Trustees have a programme of raising further funds by way of donations and collections, and if necessary loans, In order to fund intended projects, including that referred to below. The congregation is kept regularly informed of needs accordingly. includin8 matters referred to in the paragraphs below. Free reserves at the year end were £257,307. Plans for Future Perlods The Trust plans to continue all the current activities. Following the year end, the Freehold to the Gospel Hall at 133. West Coker Road, Yeovil has been transferred to the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust at a value of £350,000, The site at Mason Lane, Montacute, will be subject to furtherdevelopment to create an additional Gospel Hall, for which budgeted costs could amount to £250,000 approximately. The Trust also intends to assist the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust, which has parallel objectives. with the conversion of a property awaiting development, which that Trust has purchased, to a Gospel Hall, subject to planning permission. This will serve the needs of the congregation In the area of Martock. Requirements for further Halls in South Petherton and East Coker are current being evaluated. Despite the increased cost of energy and other overheads, the Trustees feel that such tncreased costs are not sufficiently impacting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.
Page 5 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST TH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 CONTINUED ststement of Trustees, Res nsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to ch3ritles in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports} Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed require 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 appllcation of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those Financial Statements, the Trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the Charlty SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; prepare the Financial St3tements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity wlll continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity {Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible 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 behalf of the board: Trustee
Page 6 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST TH FOR THEYEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 I report to the Trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of Yeovil Gospel Hall Trustforthe year ended 5th April 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 12 and on the Trustee Report for the year comprising Pages 2 to 5. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OFTRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The Charitvs Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ( the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Tru5t'5 accounts carried out under settion 145 of the 2011 Act and In carrying out my examinatlon I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charitv Commission under section 145(5llb) of the Act. BASIS OFTHE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direction5 8iven by the Charity Comrnisslon, An examination Includes a review of the accounting recolds kept by the charity 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 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 accounts present a 'true and fair Vie and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination glving me cause to believe that In 3ny material respect: l) Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 21 The account5 do not accord with those records,. or 3) The accounts do not compty with the appllcable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concern5 and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Keith F. Pavey, Broadoak Accounting Services, 6 The Oaks, Wembdon Rise, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7QL. Date: Za24.
Page 7 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANaAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 Yearto 05.04.2024 Total Yearto 05.04.2023 Total ALL ITEMS REL4TE TO UNREsfRicfED FUNDS INCOME FROM Gift-Aid Donations Tax Repayable on Gift-Aid Other Donations Contributions from the Congregation Burial Fees Interest Received 17,295 4,324 46,830 89,187 3,500 8,977 16,795 4,199 43,880 67,960 7,000 1,185 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 170,113 141,019 EXPENDITURE ON MEEfiNG HALL RUNNING COSTS Water and Sewerage Light and Heat Repairs, Cleaning and Consumables Upkeep of Grounds Security and Fire Control Insurance Professional Costs and Training Burial Ground Costs Bank Charges Telephone, Internet and Zoom Costs Sundry Depreciation 1,594 39,806 36,434 7,111 4,974 3,922 1,020 732 484 1,406 211 112,112 185 37,699 35,033 6,990 6,502 2,749 618 2,476 432 I,oii 113,222 209,806 206,917 OTHER CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Congregation Suppcrt Congregation - Covid test kits Donated Services Conference Hosting Costs Other Donation5 and Costs GOVERNANCE COSTS Professional Support Cost5 Accountancy and Independent Examiner 3,6000 10,338 18,031 2.309 808 8,426 36,516 3,849 591 Note 6 2.858 2,980 3,405 2.400 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED Note 7 265,026 247,808 NET DEFICIT FOR YEAR 194,913) {106,789) TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD 2,129,550 2,236,339 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 2,034,637 2,129,550 The notes on pages 9 to 12 form a part of these Financial Statements. All of the above ae(Ivltles are classed a5 continuing, except that the Hall at 133 West Coker Road was transferred to the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust with effect from April 2024. There are no 8ains or losses other than those included above.
Page 8 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS AT 5 APRIL 2024 Asat 05.04.2024 Asat 05.04.2023 Note FIXED ASSETS Freehold Pro At fintinhull Road, Yeovil At 133 West Coker Road, Yeovil At Mason Lane. Montacute Portacabin Buildin Furniture Fittin s and E ui ment 1,147,396 311,674 296,868 6,750 14,642 1,243,768 321,183 283.668 8,100 17,972 TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 1,777,330 1,874,691 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Prepayments Bank Accounts 4,753 6,575 256,540 6,951 4,640 277,111 267,868 288,702 LESS.. CURRENT LIABILITIES Arnounts Fallin Due Within One Year Creditors Accruals 7,465 3,096 30,302 3,541 10,561 33,843 NEf CURRENT ASSErs 257,307 254,859 ASSETS 2,034,637 2,129,550 Represented by:_ FUNDS- UNRESTRicfED GENERAL FUND Opening Balance Deficit for the Year 2,129,550 194,913) 2,236,339 (106,7891 Closln Balance 2,034,637 2,129,550 The Unaudited Financial Statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Tru5tee5 of Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust on the undermentioned date, and were signed on their behalf by bu Mr. Mark Barter Trustee Date The Notes on Pages 9 to 12 form part of these Financial Statements.
Page 9 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 ACCOUNTING POUCIES 1.1 Basis of Financial Statements The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities:Second edition of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charÉties preparing their Accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102), and UK Generally ACpted Accounting Practice. The functional currency of the charity is Sterling 1£). The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are inttially recognised at historical cost or transartion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. 1.2 Incomin Resources Donations are recognised in the Year in which the Charity is entitled to and rtain of receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Income is only deferred when the Charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specrfied that the income 15 to be expended in a future year. Gift-Aid is added to the value of the donation to which it relate5. Donated services are recognised as Income and expendrture in the financial statements when organisations or individuals offer their services and support pro bono. The value of these donated services to the Trust is considered to be equal to market value which would be paid were the services formally procured. Investment Income 15 accounted for on a receivable basis. 1.3 Resources Ex ended Expenditure Is included on an accruals basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Charitable activities comprise those costs directly attrlbutable to the fulfilment of the Charitable objects. 1.4 Governance and Su ort costs These costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involvingthe public accountability of the charity and costs related to statutory requlrements. Governance and support costs are allocated as stated in Note 7 of these Financial Statements. 1.5 Tan ible Fixed Assets and De reciation Tangible Fixed Assets are stated at C05t less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates per annum, calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life as follows: Freehold Land (including Burial Groundl Construrtion Work at Burial Ground None Charged only on works since 06.04.2017, and at 20% on the Straight Llne Basls. Freehold Buildings Meeting Hall- Tintinhull Road, Yeovil - Meeting Hall- 133 West Coker Road, Yeovil - Property Ma50n Lane, Montacute Furniture, Ftxtures and Equipment Portacabin Building 1.6 Taxation The Trust 15 a registered Charity and is not liable to United Kingdom taxation on charitable activities, provided Income falls within the Charttable exemptions and is spent on charitable purposes. 1.7 Funds All Funds are General Unrestritted Funds and are free for the Trustees to use for any purpose in furtherance of the Trust's charitable obJert5. 1.8 Goin Concern The Trustees consider that there are no material urscertainties about the charity'5 ability to continue as a going concern. The Trustees do not conslderthat there are anysources of estimation uncertainty atthe 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. 4% Straight Line Basis 4% Straight Line Basis from 06.04.2016 None. until brought into Use after development 25% Reducing Balance Basis 10% straight Line Basis
Page 10 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 CONTINUED 2. TANGIBLE FIXED Assrrs (al These Comprise:_ Freehold Pro 133 West Coker Road, Yeovil rintinhull Road Yeovll Mason Lane Fitting5, Portacabin Furniture & Buildin ui Total COST At 06.04.2023 Additions in Year 2,625,931 387,746 283,668 13,200 13,500 139,042 3,449,887 1,551 14,751 At 05.04.2024 2,625,931 387,746 296,868 13,500 140,593 3,464,638 DEPRECIATION At 06.04.2023 Charge foryear 1,382,163 96,372 66,563 9,509 5,400 1,350 121,070 4,881 1,575,196 112,112 At 05.04.2024 1,478,535 76,072 6,750 125,951 1,687,308 NET BOOK VALUE At 05.04.2024 1,147,396 311,674 296,868 6,750 14,642 1,777,330 At 05.04.2023 1,243,768 321.183 283,668 8,100 17,972 1,874,691 {b) FREEHOLD PROPERTY ATTINTINHULL ROAD YEOVIL IS SUMMARISED AS:. Meeting Hall Burial Ground Total COST At 06.04.2023 and At 05.04.2024 Land - Construction Work 208,000 2.251.785 52,000 114,146 2SO,000 2,365,931 2,459,785 166,146 2,625,931 DEPRECIATION At 06.04.2023 Charge for Year 1,344,591 90,071 37,572 6,301 1,382,163 96,372 At 05.04.2024 1,434,662 43,873 1,478,535 NET BOOK VALUE At 05.04.2024 1,025,123 122,273 1,147,396 At 05.04.2023 1,115,194 128,574 1,243,768
Page 11 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL SfATEMEl+lTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 CONTINUED 2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSEfs {ContinuedJ Ic) Land Registry Title Numbers of Freehold Properties owned are:. Freehold Property-fintinhull Road, Yeovil Freehold Property- 133 West Coker Road, Yeovil Freehold Property- Mason Lane. Montacute ST 145770 WS 17495 WS 25340 and part WS 13910 3. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No Trustee received any remuneration or other benefits for services rendered In the Year, or the preceding year. Expenses incurred were reimbursed. if applicable, at cost, with no benefit whatsoever arisin8 to the recipient. 4. EMPLOYEES The Trust had No employees in thi5 year, orthe preceding year. 5. VOLUNTEERS The Trust relies on volunteers to carry out Management, Administration and certain Maintenance work. 6. DONATED SERVICES Yearto 05.04.2024 Year to 05.04.2023 To Ivel Gospel Hall Trust For Meeting Hall Costs 36,516 18,031 7. RESOURCES EXPENDED These were:. Year to 05.04.2024 Other Charitable Activities Meeting Hall Running Costs Year to 05.04.2023 Tota I Direct Costs Support Costs Governance Costs 209,806 2.313 2,410 49,382 545 570 259,188 2,858 2,980 242,003 3,405 2,400 214,529 50,497 265,026 247,808 Governance and Support Costs are allocated on the basis of relevant involvement. 8. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES Yearto 5.04.2024 Year to 05.04.2023 These were:_ 2,980 2,400
Page 12 YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5- APRIL 2024 CONTINUED 9. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS Opening Balance Incoming Resources Resources ended C105ing Balance YEAR TO sni APRIL 2024 Unrestricted Funds General Fund 2,129,550 170,113 (265,0261 2,034,637 Total Funds 2,129,550 170,113 (265,0261 2,034,637 YEAR TO 5 APRIL 2023 Unrestricted Funds General Fund Designated Fund 2,236.339 137,419 3,600 {244,2081 (3,6001 2,129,550 Total Funds 2,236,339 141,019 1247,8081 2,129,550 th The Designated Fund ceased during the Yearto 5 April 2023. There were No Restricted Funds at any time in the 2 Years to 5 April 2024. 10. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENT ND CAPITAL COMMITMENTS Following the year end, the Freehold to the Gospel Hall at 133, West Coker Road, Yeovil has been transferred to the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust at a value of £350,000. The site at Mason Lane, Montacute, will be subject to further development to create an additional Gospel Hall, for whlch budgeted costs could amount to £250,000 approximately. The Trust also intends to assist the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust, which has parallel objectives, with the conversion of a property awaiting development, which that Trust has purchased, to a Gospel Hall, subject to planning permission. This will Serve the needs of the congregation inthe area of Martock. Requirement5 forfurther Halls in South Petherton and E35t Coker are current being evaluated. No other signlficant Post Balance Sheet Events or Capital Commitments have arisen. 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS al Donations were received during the year from Trustees, and parties connected thereto, totalling £52,537. In the preceding year such donations totalled £46,362. bl Transactions with Placket Construction Limited, a company in whlch two Trustees are Director5 and shareholders and which was constituted to assist Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust with construction and maintenance work, amounted to £13.200 in the year. {The precedlng year: £lO,0001.
YEOML GOSPEL F14LL TRUST Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Report 2023 - 2024 Tints'nhull Road, Yeovil. Som8rt&t BA213PR Regislered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yghLco.uk
yE1L SpEL HALL TRUST Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit The purpose of thi5 factual presentation, is to show how the Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust community engage in many acts of public benefit and interatt with the wider community in so many ways, The Plymouth Brethren were established in 1828 when John Nelson Darby broke with the established Church in Dublin, Darby and others formed a fellowship based on the Stritt observance of Christian teachings as set out in the Holy Scriptures. Darby came to Plymouth in the early 1830s and the congregation grew rapidly. Early publications were produced In Plymouth and distributed to other congregation5 of followers throughout the globe. rintinmull Road, Yeoyll, Somerset BA213PR Register8d Charity Number 1159514 Secretsry@yglt..uk
YÉOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Introduction There are over 18,000 Plymouth Brethren members in the UK spread across 87 locations. These locations can be found on the Plymouth Brethren Chrisiian Church (PBCCI UK Site. There have been Brethren Gospel, or meeting ha115 in Yeovil and the surroundirig areas for over 150 years wth Brethren meeting in Yeovil. East Coker, Langport and South Petherton as long ago as 1850. The Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust was formed in 2014 and is affillated with The Ivel Gospel Hall rrust which was formed in 1982 to acquire buildings to be used for the advancement of the Christian religion by carrying on the service of God, including the celebration of the Lord's Supper. Gospel Preachings, Bible Readings and addresses on the Word of God and other meetings of a Christian religious charatter according to the injunttlon5 contained in the Holy Scriptures and the tenets and practices of those Christians forming a worldwide fellowship known as PlymoLrth Brethren. The congreg2tion is a medium sized congregaiion compared to other Plymouth Brethren communities in the UK, with 245 members living in the Yeovil. Martock and South Petherton districts,. however with residents from the Taunton and Bridwater area attending services up to three times a weel together with other visitors, numbers attending services regularly exceed 400 persons, from young babies to nonagenarians. "klr•l•nd. TIDtinhuM R¢)ad, Yeovil. Somersd 13PR Registered Ch8ty Number 1159514 yghLco.uk
)ICi141' YEOVIL GOSPEL HAIL TRUST Our Network To read more on the PBCC way of life, vislt the web51te. hr Tinltnhult Road, Yeovil, Somerset 8A213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secretary yght.¢o.uk
YEOVII GOSPEL HALI TRUST Street Preaching and Tract Distribution Street Preachlng Street Preaching h35 been actively promoted by the Plymouth Brethren for many years, at least from the 1020's, and today is enthusiastically supported by members of the Yeovil Gospel Hall Tru congregation, as we seek to follow the example set out by our Lordjesus Christ (Luke ch4 v17-20) The essential activity of publicly preaching the name ofjesus and God's wonderful Gospel indiscriminately, gives joy and encouragement to our daily lives,, as having personally proved the tangible benefrt and immense improvement believing injesus brings, we seek to highlight the availability ofjesus to all mankind. Currently the main chosen location is in The Borough, Yeovil and street preachings have been held here since 1950, Rornans 70 v73 "For everyone whosover, who sholl coll on the name of the Lord, 5holl be soved" The alm of the Street preachlng Is not to recrult addltlonal members for the Plymouth Brethren but to present eternal salvatlon as avallable to all men by falth In Jesus Chrlst Jnd His blood and HIS work of atonemenL Tract Dlstrlbutfjon embers of the congregation have continued to hand outtracts to neighbours and people in need when they have met them. Tracts are available to download on the below website: i/ -rin>api Tintinhuu Road. Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR RegisteAed Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yghLrA).uk
IICi141' YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Outreach In our outreach program, we have engaged with centres for the homeless, vulnerable persons and those experiencing povety. At the heart of our Community is the commitment to care and compassion, as we recognise the rights of all humanity within society. Members of the Congregation dedicate their time volunteering through our charitable arm, Rapis Relief Team (RRT) and contribute financially to many causes. As Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust, we actively seek opportunities to support our local community from cleaning road signs to clearing footpaths, from visiting the elderly in Care Homes to donating to local charities. See below statistics from our outreach program, in 2023 and 2024. Charities Supported 48 Bibles Donated 520 Hours donated to charitable services 294 Street Preachings rintlnhull Road. Yeovil. Somerset BA213PR Registsred Charity Number 1159514 secretsry@yght.co.uk
IICi141' YÉOillL GOSPEL HALLTRUST Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit 25 Free parking spaces provided for Doctors and NHS staff of Yeovil District Hospital 5 days each week throughout the year in the car park of our meeting hall in The Avenue, Yeovil Clearing overgrown paihs in Chilthorne Domer, a request from the local parish. Clearing paths and roadside verges around our meeting halls Donaiion of the RRT early Bird Learning Program to Kingsbury EpisCOPi Primary School, including 18 Family Food Boxes, 4 Classroom resource packs and 4 boxes of Smarrt Nutrition Food Bars Donated water bottles to homeless persons in Yeovil supporting Home Group for the Homeless in Yeovil on 6 occasions during the year with a total of1440 bottles of water Litter Picking in Highway, Stapleton and Martock Supporting Somerset Fire and Rescue on the scene of emergency with food and refreshments Supporting Dorset Police with food and refreshments over a 3 day period during a missing person search. Monthly food donations to the value of £2600.00 to Home charity for the homeless. Tintithull Road. Yeovsl, Somerset BA213PR Registered Chaiity Number 1159514 Seetary yght.co.uk
YEOWL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Rapid Relief Team Our Mission Our Vision Our Values To serve people For the Plymouth Brethren Chrlstlan Global Team with care & Church to express Christlan Communtycare compasslon in their time of need. principle5 of care and compassion By way of benevolent relief to Compassion Consistency people in need. As a Trust we have purchased 36 RRT Family Food Boxes which we have donated to various local needs such as homeless and vulnerable persons shelters and schools, the RRT Food Boxes are designed to feed a family of 4 for to 4 days and bring some relief and joy to households during their time of pressure and crisis. Charities Supported 36 RRT Family Food Boxes donated Bottles of Water donated to homeless persons 1100 RRT Smarrt nutritional bars donated to primary school children 310 Hot Meals and refreshments provided for Police and Emergency personnel 300 Frontline Snack Packs provided to Riot Poli at an Incident The trust has also purchased and donated 13 Early Bird Learning programme kits. Early Bird Learning is aimed to a55iSt a flying start for primary school-aged children in difficult circumstances 2nd challenging household conditions. Supporting 4 key OFSTED principles. healthy eating physical wellbeins resilience and confidence. rinlnhull Road, Yeovl, Swerset BA213PR Reg'sleTed Clrity Number 1159514 secietaryQYJ.t0.
YEOWL GOSPEL blALL TRUST rr The trust sees that the work carried out by it's members as Volunteers of the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is of the utmost importance in the community and has been pleased again to allow its external facilities to be used as a meeting/gathering point for these volunteers prior to deployment or community SUPPOrt. Equipment and trailers are stored in the secure ground of the gospel hall where volunteers can freely access them as much of the work of RRT is done out of normal operating hours. 17.K rintithijli Road, Yeovil, Somefset BA21 JPR Registered Charity Number 1159i14 seuotary yghL(x).uk
IfCi141' YEOVIL GOSPEL HIL TRUST Case Study- Dorset Police Missing Person Search Members of the congregaiion volunteered for RRT when they had an emergency call out mid morning on a Wednesday. A person had been reported missing in Dorset and emergency services were conducting a missing persons search. RRT were called to help Dorset Police and the emergency services as a13rge number of emergency personnel were involved. RRT were quickly mobilised and by 2.30pm were fully set up so they were able to provide the teams with hot food, teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks. During the course of the afternoon and evening they served 61 hot burger meals along with the other refreshments. The search lasted for three days in total and RRT were asked to remain at the site to support. Over the course of the three days our team of16 volunteers were able to seNe more than 130 meals. TinttnhuK Road. Yegvil. Somer*L BA21 3PR Registered Chartty Number 1159514 Seet3ry yghL.uk
YEOWL GOSPEL PIAiL Trusr Case Study- The Link Yeovil Members of the congregation have volunteered for a number of years to support The Link in Yeovil a charity providing Home for the Homeless. Over the long time RRT have been involved they provided hot meals, sleeping bags, food donation5 and water bottles. Throughoui the year, and panicularly in the hotter months we have enabled the charity to ensure their beneficiaries remain hydrated. This year we have donated 1440 bottles of water. Testimonial. We hove beenfvrtunote to link up with Rapid Relief, to prowde water andprovi5ions to the homeless community whom we sUPPOrt in the Yeovil ond surrounding orea5. Ralph is quick to respond to our reque5tsfor more water, he will drop off cases within o couple of doy5 01 asking. Our customersfind the size of the water bottles 15 ide(Jlfor carrying Gmund, we have them in our drinks oreo, making it ideolfor cusrorners to take them (7WOy. e ore SSured that they ore 5toying hydrated. thmughout both summer and in the winter too. We also receivefvod donGtion5from Ropid Relief. We hove these items our on displt7y ond the customers will help themselves. rhe donations usuullygo within the doy, the customers are verygrateful to Rapld Relleffor these treats. Thonkyoufrom oll the Link sioff and Customers1 DeN71S Tintinhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA2 1 3PR Re9iStered Charity Number 1159514 5ecretsry@yghL1.uk
IICi141' YEQMI GOSPEL b4ALL TRUST Public Benefit from PBCC Members Case Study- Clearlng footpaths In Chllthorne Domer Following a plea from the local parish for assistance to help clear the over grown footpaths in the village of Chilthorne Domer. Members of the congregation got together and spent a Saturday clearing back the encroaching turfand weeds to return the paths 10 a safe clean conditiorb, The team were on site for several hours and were able to remove all of the debris and soil away and covered the cost of this disposal. Local residents were very pleased with the result and the improvement to their environment. Tintithull Ro. YeoMI, Somerset BA21 3PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 yghLcc.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL &LL TRUST Registered Address: Tintinhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA213PR Contact Details: nfo ht.co.uk P. 07848453882 Tintinhull Road, Yeovrl, Somerset BA213PR Registered Chartty Number 1159514