Charlty Reglstration No: 1159514 Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees and unaudlted financial statements for the year ended 5th Aprll 2025
Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Contents Pages Reference and adminislralive details Report of the Iruslees Independent Examiner's report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Cashflow slalement 10.-14. Notes to the financial statements
Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Reference and administratlve detalls for the ear ended 5th A rll 2025 Charlty namo: Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Registered charlty number: 1159514 Trustees: Mr Mark Barter Mr Nathan Brown Mr Tlmolhy M Browning (Chairl Mr Wal¢k Melvin Mr Alaslair C Ruble Treasurer: Mr Mark Barter Prlnclpal address: clo Mf M Barter 135West Coker Road Yeovil Somersel BA20 2HH Indepgndent Examlngr.. Sandra Martin FCCA 50 Rose Lane Biggleswade Beds. SG18 ONB Bankers.. National Westminster Bank 2 Hendford Yeovil Somerset BA20 1TN Solicltors: Porter Dodson LLP Solicitors Central House Church Street Yeovil Somerset BS20 1HH Page 1
Yeovll Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th April 2025 The Iruslees presenl their report along with the financial slalements of the Charity for the year ended 5th April 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set oul on page 10 and comply with Ihe Trust Deed and applicable law. Structure, governance and management Governlng document The Charity is controlled by a Deed of Trust, and conslitules an Unincorporated Charity. Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust is constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 24th March 2003, subsequent amending Deeds, and most rentlY by a Deed of Variation dated 15th August 2014. The Trust was registered with Ihe Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8th December 2014 under Charity Registration Number.. 1159514. Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees The Trustees who have served during the year and since the year end are sel out on page 1. None of the Trustees. nor any person connected with them, received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in th6 year, nor in the preceding financial year. The Trust operates kn 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 selected according to their skills and experience and are expected to use both in furthering the objects of the Charity. Checks are made lo ensure the Trustees, eligibility lo act and incoming Trustees are made aware of their responsibilities by the existing Trustees, who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wider network The Trustees maintain informal links with Trustees of similar charities wlh 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 th which it shares members of its congregation. Risk management The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confi'rm that they have established systems or procedures to manage and mitigate those risks. Ob]ectlves and actlvltles Objectlves and aims The trust has the following charitable purposes.. The charitable purposes of the Charity are the advanment of Ihe Christian religion for the public benefit. including by the carrying 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 known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church {Ihe "Brelhren") and any other charitable purposes connected wth the Brethren. The core doctrine of the Brethren and proper praCtIS in furtherance of certain aspects of doctrine are summarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Page 2
Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the year ended 5th Aprll 2025 Publlc 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 benefit. and in accord with the further detail on Page 3 under "Spreading the Gospel Message" Maln activitles and achlevements The Trust provides and maintains 0 Gospel halls together with some temporary accomodalion, 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 - ww.plymouthbrelhrenchrislianchurch.org and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. The Tru5Vs main achievements this year have been to maintain thè Gospel Halls for the continuing Use of the congragation and visitors. It has also encouraged works by the congregation, as described below.11 also contributed to the running costs of Halls owned by the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust, which has parallel objectives. Meetings Meetings normally held at the Gospel halls include the Lord's Supper {Communion), Gospel preachings. Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a stwctured weekly schedule of meetings 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 visitors. The notice board outside the Hall welcomes visilors and displays times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone number for those seeking fL¢rther 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 hall and visitors are free to help themselves. Spreadlng the Gospel message 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 Ihe congregation participate in a programme of street preaching and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity lo such preachers to be handed out to interested members of the public. In additson, 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 homeless. clearing footpaths, litter picking and cleaning road signs. In addition. members of the congregalion supported a separate Charity, the Rapid Relief Team, in ils charitable activities in Ihe local area, including donations of 1,080 water bottles for the homeless, of KS2 Classroom Packs and Smartt Cookie Bar Packs to Oaklands Community Primary School. In August 2024, 300 burger meals and front line snack packs were served for Riot Police attending a protest in Yeovil town cenlre. 100 Breakfasts were served to displaced residents in Somerton who were affected by flooding in January 2025. In carrying out this work, the congregation considers itself to be living out its faith in practice, as particularly exemplified in the followng extract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living a Chrislian Life.. We seek and are encouraged lo live exemplary lives in all our relalionships with others in the wder community (including former Brelh¥en}, in accordance wth the teachings of Holy Scripture11 Tim 2..21 Page 3
Yeovll Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the ear ended 5th April 2025 Objectlves and actlvlties Spreading tho Gogpel message and the life of a Christian contd. We regularly go out from our homes lo preach on the streets. to distribute Christian literature and engage with the wder community (including former Brethren) in order lo present eternal salvation, available lo all men by faith in Jesus Christ.12 Tim 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). The preservation and protection of the family unit is fundamental and children are prized as a blessing from God. (Psalm 127'.3-51. The elderly are valued members of Ihe community, for whom both their family and the wdèr community are expected to care. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours lo 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 lo 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. Volunteers Yeovil Gospell Hall 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. Fundlng Funding is sought through gifts and donations from Ihe congregation. Grants are sometimes received from other charitable trusts wlh complementary objectives. Gift aid is also claimed on relevant gifts. Financlal review Financlal posltlon In the year ended 5 April 2025 the Trust had a deficit amounting to £183,619 of Incoming Resources against Resources Expended on General Fund (after Depreciation charged of £95,082}. This deficit was due to gifting a hall to an affiliated trust. Total voluntary income received this year was £336,040 compared to £157,636 in the Year to 5th April 2024. Monies held on Bank Accounts at the year end totalled £458,6571£256,540 2024). All funds held were unrestricted funds. Reserves pollcy The Trustee5 have considered Ihe level of reserves they wsh to relain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments. The Trustees have a programme of raising further lunds by way of donations and collections, and if neSSary loans. in order lo fund intended projects, including that referred to below. The congregation is kept regularly informed of needs accordingly. including matters referred to in the paragraphs below. Free reserves at the year end were £ 480,44412024 £257,307}. Plans for Future Periods The Trust plans to conlinue all the cijffent activities. Followng the year end, the Freehold to the Gospel Hall al 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, wll be subject lo further development to create an additional Gospel Hall. for which budgeted costs could amount to £250,000 approximately. Page 4
Yeovll Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees for the ear ended 5th Aprll 2025 Plans for Futurè Perlods contd. The Trust also intends to assist the Ivel Gospel Hall Trust, lch has parallel objectives, with the conversion of a property awaiting development, which that Trust has purchased, to 8 Gospell Hall, subject to planning permission. Thls wll serve the needs of the congregation in Ihe aroa of Martock. Requiremenls for further Halls in South Petherton and East Coker are currently being evaluated. Despite the increased cost of energy and other overheads, the Trustees feel that such increased cosls are not sufficiently impacting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. Statement of Irustees, responslbllltles The tfustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the Financlal Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Genera15y Accepted Accounling Practice). The law appllcable lo charities in England & Wales, the Charities Aol 2011, charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed require the Truslees lo prepare financial statemenls 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, including the income and expenditure, 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 gnd principles in the Charity SORP., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. d) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the 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 Irust deed. They are also responsible for taking reasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transaclions have been reviewed and approved by two trustees. On behalf of the board.. /o£lqoi6 Mark Barter Date Page 5
Yeovll Gospel Hall Trust INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE TRUSTEES OF YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST I report to the Trustees on my axamlnation of the accounts of Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust for the year ended 5th April 2025, whlch are set out on pagas 7 to 14 and on the Trustees, Report for the year Rospectivo re$pon$lbllltles of Trustees and Examlner The Charitls Trustees are re8ponsSble for the preparation of the accounls in accordance wtth the requirements of the Charlties Act 2011 ('Ihe Act,). I report In respect of my examination of the Trust's aGGounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions glven by the Charlty Commlssion under section 145(5)(b) of (he Act. Basls of indèpendent examlnerfs statement My examlnation was carried out in accordance with Ihe General Dlrectlons given by the Charlty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charily and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. 11 also Includes consideratlon of any unusual iterns or disclosures In the accounts, and s&eking of explanations from you as Truste6S concernlng any such matt8rs. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be r8qulred In an audit and consequently no opinlon Is given as to wheth8r the accounts present a Irue and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. Independent examlner's statement I have Gompleted my examination. I confirm that no materlal matters have coma to my attenlion in Connection with th@ examination giving me cause to believ8 that In any malerlal respect: Accountlng records were not kept In respect of the Trust as requlred by sectlon 130 of the Act., or The accounts do not accord wlth those records: or The accounts do not comply with the appllcable requlrements concerning the form and content of accounts set oul in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts glve a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have Come across no other matter8 in connection wlth the examinatlon to which attention should bg drawn in this report in order to enable a proper under8tandlng of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: Date: Name: Sandra Martln FCCA 50 Rose Lane, Blggleswade, Beds. SG18 ONB Page 6
Yeovll Go$pal Hall Trust statement of financ1818¢tlvltlas Ilncludlng Income and expenditur• a¢eountl for the ear ended 5th A ril 2026 Unrestricted Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Fund$ Funds Restil¢ted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 NOTES Incomlng and endowments from: Donatlons and logacles: Collections Contributions from the congregallon Glft Aid don8llons Other donations Income tax refunds Donated services Payroll olvlng Grants rec8wed affiliated Irusis Legacies received Burlal fees Investment In¢omg #nd Intèrest Bank interest other Income Other 79,000 32.465 53,135 8,116 79,000 32,465 53,135 8.116 89,187 17,295 46,830 4.324 163,324 1.750 163,324 1,750 3,500 10,700 10,700 8.977 Total 348,490 348,490 170,113 Expèndltur8 on: Ch#ritable a¢tivill*$ Running of meeting halls Wider communily outreach Congieg811on support Cost ofdon81$d seNlces Transfers to affili8led trusts Other costs 161,553 562 268 48,802 350,000 161.553 562 268 48,802 350,000 213,171 8,426 36,516 591 Governance and 8UPPOrt eosts Computer costs Prlntlng, poslage and slalionery Leg81 & professional costs Independent Examlnees feelAudll lees Bank charges Depreciation- Office equipmtrnl (Admlnl ProfiULoss on sale ol assets {AdmSnl 4.347 3.030 594 1,279 38,326 4,347 3,030 594 1,279 38.326 2,858 2,980 484 Total 532,109 532,109 265,028 N¢t In¢omellexpendlturel 183,619 183,619 94,913 Gainslllossesl on rtrv8luallon ol fixed assels Ntst movement In funds 183,619 183,619 94,913 Rèconclllatlon of fund# Funds al 6th April 2024 2,034,637 2,034,637 2,129,550 Totsl funds at 6th Aprll 2025 1,851,018 1,851,018 2,034,637 The notes on page$ 10 10 13 form parl of these financial s181emenls. Al ol Ihe above activities are cla55ed as conlinulnu and there 8re no gains and losses other Ihan those Included above. Page 7
Yeovll Gospel Hall Trust Balance she*t Asat5thA ril 2025 2026 2024 NOTES Flxed assets Tanglble fixed assets 1,370.574 1,777,330 1.370.574 1.777,330 Current assets D$blors'. Sundry loans Prepayments & accrued illcorne Cash al bank and in hand 12.869 12.892 458,657 4.753 6,575 256.540 484,418 267.868 Current Ilabllities Credltors- amounls falling due wllhln one year.. Other creditors and108ns Accruals and deferred Incorne 7,465 3,096 3,974 3,974 10,561 Nel ¢ur¢enl assets 460,444 257.307 Total a83els less eurr•nt Ilabllltles 1,851,018 2,034,637 Creditors.. arnounls falling due arter more than one year.. Net as3els 1,851,018 2,034,637 Funds Unreslficted income fund Reslricled lunds 1,851,018 2,034,637 Total Funds 1.851.018 2,034,637 The unaudiled financlal slalements were approved and aulhorlsed for Issue by the Trustee of Yeovll Gospel Hall Tiusl on 4 1 4 1 <6 and svJned on ihelr behalf by Mark Barter Tnjslee The nolos on pagtrs 10 to 13 form part of these financial slalemenls Page 8
Yeovll Go$pel Hall Trust Detailed statemtsnt of flnan¢lal actlvllles Cashflow Statement for the ear ended 5th A rll 2025 Unrestrlcted Unrestflcted De81gnatÈd Funds Funds Re$tri¢t•d Total Funds Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 NOTÉS Cash flows from operating activitle$: Net Incomell-l expendlture for the r•portlng p•rlod las per the statement ol flnan¢ial activitie$ 145,293 145.293 94,913 Adlustm•nts for: Depreualion charges l.) Gainsllosses on inveslmenls Dlvldends, Inleresl and rents from invesiments Lossll-l profil on sale of fixed assets l_l Increaseldecrease in stocks l_l Increasèldecrease In deblors Increasel{-I deGrease In ¢redllors 19,010 19.010 112.112 38,326 38,326 14,433 6,587 14,433 6,587 263 23.282 Ngt ¢a$h provlded by l-l used In operatlng actlvltles 185.629 185.629 5,820 Cash flows from Investlng actlvllles: Dividends, Inte$t and rents Irom Investmenls Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equlpmenl Purchase of property. plant and equipment Proceeds from $81e of Investments Purchase of investments 387.746 387,746 14.751 Net cash PTovld•d by l-l used In Investlng acllvStle 387.746 387,746 14.751 Cash flows from flnanclng actlv5tles: Repayments of rroWing C8sh Inflows from new borrowing Re¢elpl ol endowment Nel eash prov5ded by {-) used In lin•n¢lng aetlvltles Change In cash and cash equNalenls In the reporilng period 202,117 202,117 20,571 Cash and cash equlvalents at the bgglnnlng of the reporting pèrlod 256,540 256,540 277.111 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end ol the r8POrtlng period 458,657 458,657 256,540 P8u& g
Yeovll Gospel Hall Trust Not¢8 to the accounts for the ear ended 5th A rll 2025 1. Accountlng pollcles 1.1 B8sis of finandal slalemenls Thè financial sialements h8ve been prepared in accordance with Accounting and R6porting by Charities.. Second trdilion of the Sl8lemenl of Recomm&nded Praclu applicable lo charhles preparing thelr A¢¢ounls in accordance with the Financial ReporUng Standard appllc8ble in the UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued In O¢lober 2019, the Financlal Reporting Slandard appll¢abltr in ihe Unlled Kingdom and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021, and UK Gener81ty Accepted Accounllng Pr8Ctice. The function81 currency ol the charlty Is sterling {£1. The Charity meets Ihe definillon of a public benefit enlity under FRS 102. A58eis and liabllilles are initially recognised al historical cost or transac[fi value unless otherwise staled in Ihe relevant aoUntIng policy note{sl. 1.2 Incoming Resour¢es Don8lions are recognlsed In the year in which the Ch8rfty Is enllued to and certaln of recelpl and the amount can be measured wllh reasonable certalnty. Incorne is onty deIerr when the chaity has lo lulfil condhlons before becoming èntitled lo il or where the donor has spe¢tfied that the income is to b¢ pended in a future year. Glft ald Is added lo the value of lh& donation lo which it rolales. Donated servl¢es are iecognised as income and expenditure in the financlal sl8lemen15 when organisallons or individuals offer Ihglr services and support pro bono. The valutr of these donated servlces lo Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust 1$ ¢on5idered lo be equal lo market value which would be pakl were the setvice formally procured. Inveslment Income Is 8e¢ounled for on a Tecelvable basis. 1.3 Resources Expended Expenditure Is included on an accruals basls. L18bS1ilies are recognised as soon as Ihere is a legal or conslru¢live obligalion committing the charity lo pay out resourcès. Charitable aclivilles comprise those costs direcily allrlbutable lo the fulfilmenl of the Charttab oblecls. 1.4 Governance and support cos18 These costs have been allocated beeen governance costs 8nd other support costs. Governance costs comprise all cosls involvlng the publr account8blllty of the chaiity and costs related lo $181ulory requirements. 1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible 17xed assets are slated al cosl less depre¢lalion. Depreciation is provlded al rale5 per annum. calculated lo wrile off the cost. less esumated resldual value, of e8ch asset over ils expected useful life as follows.. Freehold Land Ilncluding Bltrial Groundl None Conslru¢llon Work al Burial Ground Charged only on works slnce 06.04.2017, and at 20% on the Slrabghl Line 8asls. Freehold Bulldlngs Meellng H811- Tinlinhull Road, Yeovil - Me¢fjng H811- 133 West Coker Road, Yeovll Property- Mason Lane, Monl8¢ule Furniture, Flxlur¢s and Equipment Portacabln Buildlng 4% Slraighl Llne B8SIS 40/0 Slraighl Llnè B8sis from 06.04.2016 None, unlll brouuhl into use after development 250/0 Reducing Balance Basis 10Yo Slraighl Llne Basls 1.6 Taxation The Trusl is a reulslered charlty 8nd is not liable to Unlted Klngdom tsxalion on charllable a¢tivilies. provided income falls wilhin the charilable exempllons and is spenl on charllable purposes. 1.7 Funds All funds are General Unieslricted Funds and are free for the Tiuslees lo use lor any purpose in furtherance ol the Trust's chariiable oblecls. 1.8 Golng concem Tha Trugteès conslder that there are no materlal uncertalhtles about the charitys ablllty to continue as a going concern. The Trugteo do not consKler Ihal there are any sources ol eslimalion uncertainty at the reportlng dale Ihal have a signlfic8nl risk of causlng a material adjustment lo th¢ ¢arrylng amounts of assets and liabilities within Ihe next reporiing period. Page 10
Yeovll Gosp•l Hall Trust Notes to the a¢¢ounts for the ear ended 5th A rll 2025 2. Trust•e$' r•mun•ratlon and expenses No Trustees recelved any rernuneralion or other bentrfits for servl¢es rendered in the year. or the preceding year. Expenses Ineurred We relmbursed,11 applicable, al cost, with no benefit whatsoever arf$lng lo the reclplenl. 3. Wages and salarles The Tfusl had no employees In Ihls year. or Ihe preceding year. 4. Donated servlces Income 2025 2024 Exp*nditur• 2025 2024 Ivel Gospel Hall Trust 48,802 36,516 48.802 36.516 S. Grants 2025 2024 Grants from affllSaled trusts: Grants to afflllated trusts: Ivel Gospel Hall Trust 350,000 350.000 Other charltable a¢tlvltles Meetlng rooms 6. RunnSng of meetlng hall$ and trust property 2025 2024 Repairs and malnlenance ol buildings Grounds maintenance Maintenance- Recording equiprnenl Light and h¢al Rates and water rates Telephone & broadband al h811lslltrust property Conference cosis InsuranGe- Publ1¢ Ilablllly Burial Ground costs Leg81 & professional- specific lo h811s Cleanlng Sundry Depreciation- Freehold property Depreclation- Equipmenl Proffill-llloss on sale ol assets 11,677 4,686 1,373 30,139 8,833 398 11,677 4,686 1,373 30,139 8,833 398 2,302 5,445 41,408 7,111 39,806 1,594 1,406 3,849 3,922 732 1.020 2,302 5.445 2.423 474 2.423 474 211 107,231 4,881 91,421 2,382 91,421 2,382 1 $9,251 2,302 161,553 213.171 Page11
Yeovll Gosp*l Hall Trust Notes to the a¢counls for the ear ended 5th A rll 2025 7. Tanglble flxed assets Freehold Property. and Equlpment Refurblshmfrnt Totsl Cost Al 6th Aprll 2024 Disp0s81s Additions 3,324,045 387,746 140.593 3.464,638 387,746 At 5th April 2025 2,936,299 140,593 3.076,892 Depreclatlon Al 61h April 2024 Dlsposals Charge for the year 1,561,357 76,072 91,421 125,951 1,687,308 76,072 95,082 3,661 Al 5th Aprll 2025 Net Book Value Al 51h April 2025 1,576,706 129,612 1,706,318 1,359,593 10,981 1,370,574 Al 6th April 2024 1,762,688 14.642 1,777,330 Land Reglslry Ilue numbers are.. ST145770, WS17495. WS25340 and part WS13910 8. Analysls of ngt assets botween funds Unrestil¢tsd Unrestrlcted Designated funds funds R•stileted funds Total funds a i Currentyear Tangible fixed 8ssels Currents 85se16 Curient liabilities 1,370,574 484,418 3,974 1,370,574 484.418 3,974 1,851,018 1,851,018 Total fund8 ' 8.2 Pnoryear Unrestricted Unrestilcted funds Dgslgnated funds Restrl¢ted funds Total fund8 Tangible fixed assets Currents assels Current liabi1rt1oS 1,777.330 267,868 10,561 1,777,330 267,868 10,561 2,034,637 2,034.637 Total funds 9. Movement In funds 9. 1 Current year Reallsedl unrèali$¢d galn 8nd 1088es Balance at 6 Aprll Incomlng 2024 rè$our¢es Resources expended Balance at 6 Aprll 2025 Restricted funds Fund D&snated funds Unreslricled funds 2,034.637 348,490 532,109 1.851,018 Total funds 2,034.637 348.490 532,109 1.851,018 Page 12
Yoovll Gospel Hall Trust Note$ to the accounts for the ear ended 6th A rll 2026 9. Movement In funds contd. 9.2 Prioryear Reallsedl unreallsed galn and lo8$*S B#lance at 6 Aprll Incomlng 2023 resources Rtt$our¢es expended Balance at S Aprll 2024 Rè8trl¢ted funds Fund Designated funds UnTeslricted funds 2.129,550 170,113 265.026 2,034,637 Total funds 2,129,550 170,113 265,026 2,034,637 10. Transactlons wlth related partles Total donations received from connecled persons was £29,955.00. 11. Voluftt•er8 Yeovil Gospel H811 Trust relles on volunteers lo carry out the management, admlnisttalion and general rnainlenance work. The Trusl has no paid staff or paid Trustees. Page 13
Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the aecount8 for the oar ended 5th A rll 2025 12. Full comparlson of Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles Unre8trlcted Unrestrl¢t¥d De81gnated Funds Fund$ Re$trlcted Total Funds Funds 2024 Incomlng and endowments from: DoEiatlons and legacles.. collectnS Contributlons fiom the conuregalion GiftAld donations Other donalions Income tax refunds Donated servi¢es Payroll glvbng Grants received affilialed irusts Legacies recelved Burial feos Investment Income and Interest Bank interest other Incomè Olher 89,167 17,295 46,830 4,324 89,187 17,295 46,830 4,324 3,500 3,500 8,977 8,977 Total 170,113 170.113 Expendlture on: Charltabl* actlvltles Runnlnu of meeting halls Wider community outreach Congregatlon support Cost ol donated setvices Tr8nsfers lo affiliated trusts Other costs 213,171 213,171 8,426 36.516 8,426 36.516 591 591 Governancè and $upport costs Compulei co8ls PriTrling, postage and stallonery Legal & professional costs Independent Examiners feelAudil fees Bank ¢h8rges Depreaalion- Office equlpmenl (Admlnl ProfiVLoss on sale of 8ss&ls (Adrninl 2,858 2,980 484 2,858 2,980 484 Total 265.026 265.026 N¥t incomtllexpendlturel 94,913 94,913 Gainslllossesl on revaluallon of fixed 855els Net movement In funds 94,913 94,913 Rgconclllatlon of furtd$ Total lunds brtsughl forward 2,129.550 2,129,550 Total fund$ ¢arrl¥d forward 2,034,637 2.034.637 Pautr 14
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Report 2024- 2025 nllnhull Road. Yeovil, Somersel BA213PR Reglslered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yght.co.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit The purpose of this factual presentation, is to show how the Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust community engage in many acts of public benefit and interact with the wider community in so many ways. The Plymouth Brethren were established in 1828 when John Nelson Darby broke with the established Church in Dublin. Darby and others formed a fellowship based on the strict observance of Christian teachings as set out in the Holy scriptures. Darby came to Plymouth in the early 1830s and the congregation grew rapidly. Early publications were produced in Plymouth and distributed to other congregations of followers throughout the globe. Tinllnhull Road, Yeovil. Somersel BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yght.co.uk
IfCi141' YEOVIL COSPEL HALL TRUST Introduction There are over 18,000 Plymouth Brethren members in the UK, spread across 87 locations. These locations can be found on the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) UK Site. There have been Brethren Gospel, or meeting halls in Yeovil and the surrounding areas for over 150 years with 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 affiliated with The Ivel Gospel Hall Trust 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 character according to the injunctions contained in the Holy Scriptures and the tenets and practices of those Christians forming a worldwide fellowship known as Plymouth Brethren. The congregation Is a medium sized congregation 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 Bridgwater area attending services up to three tlmes a week, together with othervisitors, numbers attending services regularly exceed 400 persons, from young babies to nonagenarians. i . 'Dthélln f•land enl Ill rintinhull Road, Yeovil, Somer8et BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yghl.co.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Our Network To read more on the PBCC way of life, visit the htt s://www. mouthbrethrenchristianchurch.or website. Tinllnhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yght.co.uk
YEOVIL COSPEL HALL TféusT Street Preaching and Tract Distribution Street Preaching Street Preaching has been actively promoted by the Plymouth Brethren for many years, at least from the 1020's, and today is enthusiastically sUPPOrted by member5 of the Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust congregation, as we seek to follow the example set out by our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke ch4 v17-20) The essential activity of publicly preaching the name ofjesus 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 The Borough, Yeovil and street preachings have been held here since 1950, Romans 7 0 v73 "For everyone whosover, who shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved" The aim of the street preaching Is not to recruit addltional members for the Plymouth Brethren but to present eternal salvation as available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ and His blood and His work of atonement. Tract Distribution Members of the congregation have cor)tinued to hand out tracts to neighbours and people in need when they have met them. Tracts are available to download on the below website.. 'l/christia rineand hin .or Tintinhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yghl.co.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Outreach In our outreach program, we have engaged with centres for the homeless, vulnerable persons and those experiencing poverty. 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 cha rities. See below details from our outreach program, in 2024 and 2025. Tintlnhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yght.¢o.uk
IICi141' YEOVIL COSPEL HALL TfiusT Yeovil Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit 25 Free parking spaces provided for Doctors and N HS staff of Yeovil District Hospital 5 days each week throughout the year in the car park of our meeting hall in The Avenue, Yeovil Litter picking in East Coker by community member5 Clearing paths and roadside verges around our meeting halls Donation of the KS2 Classroom resource packs and 4 boxes of Smarrt Nutrition Food Bars to Oaklands Community Primary School Donated water bottles to homeless persons in Yeovil 5UPPOrting Home Group for the Homeless in Yeovil on S occasions during the year with a total of1080 bottles of water Supporting Somerset Fire and Rescue on the scene of emergency with food and refreshments Monthly food donations to the value of £750.00 to Home charity for the homeles5. Served 300 burger meals and front line packs for Riot Police attending protests in Yeovil Town Centre. Tintinhull Road, Yeovll, Somerset BA213PR Regislered Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yght.¢o.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Rapid Relief Team Our Mission Our Vision Our Values To serve people with care & For the Plymouth Brethren Christian Global Team Church to express Christian prlnclples of care and compassion By way of benevolent relief to Communlty Care compassion In thelr Compasslon time of need. Conslstency 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. Charltles Supported 100 Breakfasts provided for 100 flood displaced residents in Somerton 1080 Bottles of Water donated to homeless persons 1100 RRT Smarrt nutritional bars donated to prlmary school chlldren 300 Burger meals provlded for Pollce and Emergency personnel 300 Frontllne Snack Packs provided to Rlot Police at an Incident The trust has also purchased and donated 13 Early Bird Learning programme kits. Early Bird Learning is aimed to assist a flying start for primary school-aged children in difficult circumstances and challenging household conditions. Supporting 4 key OFSTED principles. healthy eating, physical wellbeing, resilience and confidence. Tinllnhull Road. Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yghl.co.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST fr 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 meetinglgathering point for these volunteers prlor to deployment or community support. Equipment and trallers 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. rr* T015 1 .ttJ Tinlinhull Road, Yeovll, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yghl.¢o.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TRUST Case Study~ RNAS Merryfield Volunteers from the congregation attended a multi agency post crash exercise at RNAS Merryfield to provide meals for the Royal Navy, Mountain Rescue, Police, Ambulance and Fire Emergancy Services. RRT catered 166 gourmet burger meals for all the attendees that were revieved gratefully. Case Study- Yeovil Hospital A&E Appreciation Week We supported RRT A&E Appreciation Week by providing coffee and cakes to the A&E staff at Yeovil Hospital. This was very well received and was a good way of saying thank you to the NHS doctors and nurses for their hard work and dedication in caring for others. Tintinhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secrelary@yght.co.uk
YEOVIL GOSPEL HALL TfiusT Case Study- Leonardo Helicopters Members of the congregation volunteered for RRT to attend a multi angency exercise at Leonardo Helicopters in Yeovil on the evening of Tues 4th November. The event involved a simulated helicopter crash with the role playing casualties and all the emergency services as well as Leonardo's own fire service. RRT provided a gourmet burger meal with hot and cold drinks to all attendees, which considering the very wet and windy evening, was very well received by all. In total around 85 meals were served between 20.30 and 22,00 Yeovil RRT, with the help of Taunton volunteers provided 300 burger meals and snack packs to the Police service. Tintinhull Road, Yeovil, Som8rset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yghl.¢o.uk
YEOVIL COSPEL HALL TRUST Public Benefit from PBCC Members Case Study - Litter Picking in East Coker 15 Yeovil RRT a litter pick in East Coker on the morning of August 24th Case Study- Oaklands School Donation RRT also donated Smarrt nutritonal bars to Oaklands School as well as Early Bird Learning programme kits, to assist primary school-aged children in difficult circumstances and challenging household conditions. RRYFOODBOX Tintinhull Road. Yeovil, Somerset BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 se¢tary@yght.¢o.uk
YEOVIL COSPEL HALL TfiusT Registered Address: Tintinhull Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA213PR Contact Details: E. Info ht.co.uk P. 07848453882 Tinlinhull Road, Yeovil, Somersel BA213PR Registered Charity Number 1159514 secretary@yght.co.uk