Charlty Reglstratlon No: 11596S2 Tunbridge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees and unaudited financial statements Year ended 5 April 2025
TunLiridge Wells Gospel Ha51 Trust Content5 Pages Referen and administratlve details Report of the trustees Independent examinerf5 report Statement of financial activltles Balance sheet Notes to the financlal Statements 10-15
TunbrSd£e Wells Gospel Hall Trust Reference and admlnlstratlve detalL% For the year ended 5 AprS1202S Charity name Tunbridge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Registered charity number 1159652 Trustees R Allen T W Fleck (Chairl 8 W Lynes R Marriott T J Woodcock Treasurer B W Lynes Prlnclpal address The MeetinE Hall Whetsted Road Five Oak Gree Tonbridge TN12 6RT Independent examiner SBndra Martin FCCA SO Rose Lane Biggleswade Beds SG18 ON8 Bankeys B3nk of Scotland plc PO Bo¥ 1000 BX2 IL8
Tunbrldge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Report of the Trustees Fol the year ended 5 April 2D25 Tho Trustees present their report along with the financial statemet¥ts of the ch3rity foi the year onded 5 April 2025. ThÈ financial statements have been prepared in accordance wlth the accounting policie5 set out on page l(kll and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law. styucture, governance and management Govemlng docUMt The charity is an unincorporatedtrust constituted bya Deed olTrust dated 25 Febru3ry2003, most recently amended by Deed of Variation dated 15 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commlsslon for England and Wales on 17 Decernber 2014 under charity Reglstration Number.. 1159652. Recrultment and appolntment of newtrustees The n8mes ol tho Trustees who setved durin8 thÈ year and gincethe year end are set out on paEe 2, Non& of the Tiustees, nor any person connected with them, ieceived any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the year ended S April 202512(>24.. £nill. The Trust operates a Gospel Hall and Trustees are chosen from among the Tegul31 congregation of ihe hall. New Trustees 3re nominated by the existing Trustees or by the congregatlon and must be appotnted by unanirnous resolution of the congregation. They arÈ selected aceordinE to their skllls and experlence and are expected to use both in furtherin8 the object5 01 the Charity. Checks are made to ensure the Trustees, eligibility tts act, and incoming Trustees are made aware of their resPON51bilities by the 2XlSting Trustees, who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission gu¥dance. Wider network The Tiustees maintain informal links wlth slmS18r charities with a view to pnollng experience considered useful in pur5uinE the obje£t5 of the Charity. The Charity also maintains particular links with Milton Gospel Hall Trust and Harrow Gospel Hall Trust, with which It Shares Members of its Congregation Rlsk m8nagement The Trustees have identifled and reviewed the major risk5 to which the Charity 1S ÈXPDsed and confirm that they have established systems or procedures to manage and rnltigate those risk5. Objectlves and attivltle5 Objectlve5 and alm5 The ¢haritable purposes of the Charity are the advancernent of the ChTlStian religion for the public benefit, including by the carrying on of the service of God in accordance wlth the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible asfollowed by those Christians fofming parr of the world-wide fellowship known asthe Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ithe "Brethren"13nd any other charltable purpose5 connected with Brethren. ThE CDrÈ doctrine ol the Brethren and proper practlces In further8nce of certain peCtS of dottrine 3re summarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Public bellefit The Trustees conflrm that they have complied with thelr duty under sectlon 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Cornmission's general gllid3nce to charities on public benefit. Maln activltles and achlevements
Tunbrldge Wells fjospel Hall Trust Report ol the Trustees For the year ended S Aprll 2025 The Trust provides and maintains a Gospel Hall where rÈligious meetings ale held by Ehe local Brethien commvnity. Details ol the origins, teachings and way ol life of the Brethren can be found on the WEbsite- www. moulhbrethrenchri5tiancliurcli.or and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. The Trust's main achievements this year have included PTovidtrng support to persons and households exper¢encing hardship that is likely to allect their welfare and health by way of grocery vouchers and food boxes to a local homeless charity as well as some within the local congregation. As in previous years the Trust continues to liaise wilh a local Welfare Panel to manage the application process and to administerthe needed support to qualifying applicants. The Trusi ha5 Continued to invite to the hall local congregation along wtth visitors from further afield includsng those from overseas to encourage good works which benefils the wider community both locally and further 8field. The Trust continueslo support the Milton Gospel Trust both financially and physically with rnember5 of the conEfeeation in carrying out eeneral maintenance tasks at their ha51$ in TunbridEe We115 and Tonbiidge. Plans for Future Perlods De5Plte the increased c05t ol eDerey* the trustees feel that these illcreased c05ts are not 5ignifacantlv impacting on the ability of the charity to continue 3s a going concern. Meetlnzs Meetings held at the Gospel Hall would normally Énclude the Lord's Supper Icommuniolll. Gospel Preachings. Bible readlng5 and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of me@tin8s and, depending on the particular meeting. between 2S and 300 people normally attend these occasions. The ffieetings ¥re attended by the regular congregation and most are open to other PToperly disposed V151tor5. The notice bDard outside the Hall welcome5 VlSItOTS and display5 the times of Gospe1 preachings, along wtth a telephone number for those seeking further information or help. Gospel iracts, which are distributed by street preachers, also display this information. Btbles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material are on display at the hall and visitor5 are free to help themselves. SprÈadln8 the Gospel message and the IlfÉ of a Chrlstlèn The Gospel Hall 15 a base from which the regular congregation and otheis who attend the meetings are encouraged to spread the Christian Gospel, in word and deed. Members ol the cong¥eEation participate in a programme ol street preachin8 and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out to interested mernber5 of the public. In addition to street preaching in some ol the local town centres including Tonbridge and Paddock Wood members ol the tongrÈgation havo continued in ihpir commitTnÈnt to 5UPPOrting the Rapid Re11ef Team la separate charltyl in their support of those in need and the npÈd5 of the Ial community. This has ranged from Ittter picking dutie5 in the local communitie5 where the congregation lives to providing food and welfare boxes to local hornele5s charsties. as well as Supporting emergency services with refreshments to supporting those who have been displaced by the continuing conflict in ukraine.
Tunbridge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Report of theTrustees For the year ended 5 ApTII 2025 The Trust has also mad@ our external factlitie5 at our hall available to be used as a mEÈting point for volunteers, alon8 wlth the storage of equipment for the above activlties to be carried out. In carrying out this WDTk, the congregation consider5 Itself to be livinE Out Its faith In practiie, as particularly exemplified in the following extract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living a Chrlstian life.. We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationships wlth others in the wider community lÉncluding forTher Brethrenl, in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture11 Tim 2..21. We regularly go out from our hornes to preach the streets. to distribute Chrlstian lite¥ature and engagewith the w¥dercommunity Iincludilsgfoimer Brethren) in orderto present eternal salvation, avaalable to all men bylaith In Jesus Christ.12 Tim 4..21. We seek as members of the public to lead Chrlstlan lives a5 husbands and wive5, parents, children, employers, employees and neighbours. Icol 3..22-25, CDI 4..11. The preservatlon and protection of the famlly unit is fundamental and children are prlzed as a blessing from God. (Psalm 127..3-51. The elderly are valued members of the communit¥, for whorn ix)th thelr family and the wider comrnunity are expected to Care. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to other5, and deal wlth all other people lincludinE former Brethren) openly. honestly and fairly and con51stent with these principles. we should give our time, talents and money to assist those in need in the wider communltyi ill so far as reasonable given our abilities and our available resour$. (Matt 7..12, Matt 22=39, Eph 4..281. Funding Funding Is sought through gifts from the congrÈgation and Gift Aid 15 clalmedors eligible donatiotts. Funding Is sornetimes recelved from other charitable trusts with complementary objectfves. Financial Yevlew Flnancial positio In the year ended 5 April 2025, the Trust had a modest surplus of incoming resources (Fver re50urce5 expended. Tota5 voluntary income received this year wa5 £313,634 cotnpared to £181.088 in the prevlous year. All funds held were unrestricted funds. Reserves policy The Trustees have consldered the level of reserves they wish to retain, Eppropriate to the charity'5 needs, based its size and the level'of its financlal commitrnents. The Trust has no employee5 and its regular outgtsing5 are minimal. AccordinEly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintainirng no signifiiant reserves. The congTegation is kept re8ularly Informed asto particular needs forfunds, and other relevant matters and the.Trustee5 aim to ensure that the Chariiy will be able to continue to fulfil it5 charltable oblectlves even11 there is a temporary shortfall in incorne or unexpected expenditure. by rnisinE a funds appeal to the congregation. Free reserves at the Veèr end were £58.08212024.. £nill.
Tuntrjridge Wells Gospel Hall TTUSt Report of the Trustee5 For the year ended 5 Aprll 2025 Statement of Tru5tees' re5P01151bilitle5 The trustees are re5POn5ible for pieparing the Tru5tees' AnTrual Report and the lioancial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Klngdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generallv Accepted AccountinE Practleel. The law applicable to char¢tles in EnEland & Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financial st3tements lor each financial year which give a true and fair view ol the state of allairs of the chaiity and of the incomln8 resources and appllcation of resourcesoflhe charltyforthat period. In preparingthese financial statements, the trustees are Tequired to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv,. observe the methods and prlnciples lo the Charlties SORP IFRS 1021,. make judgements and estimates that a reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable accounting stsndards have been followed, subject to any materSal dep3rture5 disclosed and explained in the financial statements.. prepare the financial statements on the going concern bas15 unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the charlty wlll continue in operation. The trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose wirh 8$onable accurary at any time the financlal positlDn of the charity and enable them io ensure that the financ¢31 statements Comply with the CharSties Act 2011. the Charitles {AccontS and Reports1 Hegulations 2008 and the provlslons of the trust deed. They are also responslbte for safeguardtng the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection ol fraud and other iiregularitie5. All transactions have been miewed and approved by two trustees. On behalf of the Board- T W Fleck Trustee Date..
Tunbridge We115 Gospel Hall Trust Independent examinerfs report to the trusteès F the year endèd 5 Aprll 2025 I reporl to the tNstees on my examination of the aGcount5 of the Tut)brldge Wells 6ospel Hall Trust for thè yèar ended 05 April 2025. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparatiun of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Acfl. I report In respect of my examination of the Trust's actounts carried out under 5ertion 145 of the 2011 Act and In carry5ng out my examlnation I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission undersection 14515llbl of the Act. BASIS OFTHE INDEPENDENTEXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dlrections glven by the Charlty Commissioh. An examin3tion include5 a revlew ol the accounting records kept by the chaTlty and a comparison of the account5 presented with those rÉtords. It also include5 con5idefation of any unusual items or dlsclosures in the accounts, and seeking of explanations from you as Trustèes concerning any such fflatters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no oplnlon is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report Is limited to those matters sot out in the statemen15 below. INDEPEND£NT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I confirm that l am qualified to undèrtake the examination because l am a member of The AssoclatSon of Certi*ied Chartèred Accountants, which is one of the115ted bodies. l. AccountinE record5 were not kept in respect of the Trust as requlred by sectlon 130 of the Act; or 2. The atcounts do not accord wlth those records,. or 3. The accounts do not comply wlth the appllcable requirement5 concernlng the form and content of accounts set oul in the Charltie5 IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair vlew, whlch Is not 3 matter considered as part of an independent examlnation. I have rio concerns and have come across no other matters in connettiott wlth the examlnatlon to which attention should be drawn In this report In order to enable a proper vndew5tandin8 Qtthe accounts to be reached. (Signed, Datel Sandra Marlin FCCA
Tunbrldge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Statement of flnanclal actlvltles For the year ended 5 Aprll 202S Unrosirlcted Fuhds Deslznated Furnds Resiritted Funds Total FU5 2025 Total FndS 20Z4 Note5 Inwme and eThdowmeTrtsfroTTr: Donatlon5gndlegutleS-. 39.5(Yl 39,5 35,400 Q>ThiributiOn5 fvom the 213,116 34,175 8.627 1,463 213,116 34,175 8,627 L,463 87,575 43.165 10,791 4.157 Gift Aid refndS Gyanlsfrom Horrow Gosp 16,753 16,753 Investments 1,064 1,064 565 314,698 314.698 181.653 Expenditure OD.. Chorlt(rN¢ts¢tl¥itlÈs Rtsnning meeting roows 170 38,266 7,053 98.170 38,265 7.053 101.097 5.269 3.597 Cost ofdunaLed 5er¥ice5 Total 143,489 143,489 109.963 Netlncomell@xpÈndltttrel 171.209 171.209 71,690 Net movement iThfuthds 171.209 171,209 71,690 Rect£4110n of ILthd$ Totsl funds br{ht forward 1.829.7413 1.829,743 1.758,OS3 Totalfunds cwrfedf¢*ward 1000.952 2,000.952 1,829,743 The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements. All of the above activities are cla5spd as contsnuing and there are no gains and losses Other than those included above.
Tunbrldge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Balance Sheet A5 at 5 Aprll 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets TaFigible fixed assets 1.942,869 1,975,715 urrent a556ts Debtors.. Prepayments and accrued income G5ft aid due from HMRC C35h 8t bank and in hand 2,647 2,199 56,059 2,540 13.535 128,060 60,904 144,135 Current liabilitles Cre.ditors'. amounts fallinE due within one year., Accruals and deferfed Income Loan5 12,8221 13.1081 1287,0001 Net current assets S8,082 1145.9731 Total assets less current liablllties 2.000,952 1,829,743 Net assets 2,000,952 1,829,743 Funds Unrestricted income ftsnd Restrlrted funds 2,0,952 1.829,743 Total funds 2,000,952 1.829,743 The unaudited financial staternents were approved and authtsrised lor issue by the Trustee of Tunbridge We115 Gospel Hall Trust on fMtrJ¥2026 and signed On their behalf by 8 W LynÈ5 Trustee The notes on page5 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements
Tunbrldge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnancial statements For the year ended 5 Aprll 2025 A¢¢ountlng pollcles Basi5 of preparation linantièl Statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charilles.. Second edltlon ol the Statement of Recommended Practice applic3ble to charittes preparSng theii account5 in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the United Kingdom 3nd Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, and UK Generally Accepted Practico. The functional currerscy of the charlty Is sterling (£1. The Trust meet5 the definition Df a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitie5 are initially recognised ai historical c05t or transaction value unless Otherwise Stated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. Income Donations are re¢o£nised in the year in which there is entitlement and probability of receipt and the amount can be measured wilh reasonable certalnty. Income 15 only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becomlng Èntitled to It or where the donor h45 specified that the income is to be expended in a future year. fjift aiil is added to the value of the donation to which it relates. Donated services are recognised as income and expendituie in the financial statements when organisations or individuals offer their se¥vices and support pro bono. The value of th@se donated services to Milton Gospel Hall Trust is considered to be equal to market value which would be paid were the service formally procured. This includes services pasd for by othertrusts. Investment income is accounteil for on a recelvable basis. Expenditure Exp@nditure is included on an accruals basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon asthere is a le8al or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Charitable activities comprise those tost5 directly attributable to the lullilment of the charitable objects. Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other SUPPOTt C05t5. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountablllty ol the charlty and c05t5 related to statutory requirements. Governance and support costs are allocated to charitable activities tho basis of capacity used. Tangible frKed a55et5 and depreciation Tangible fixed assets (costing more than £l.ODOI are stated at cost less depr@ciarion. Freehold land is not depieciated. Depreciation is provided at rate5 calculated to writo oll the cost, loss estimated residual valye, of each asset over its expecred useful life as follows.. Freehold buildings Fixtures and Fittlngs Computer equipment 2% straight line ICM straight line 25% straieht line 10
TLEnbrldge We115 Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnancial statements For the year ended 5 April 2025 Tax8tion The Trust is a registered charlty and is not liable to United Kingdorn iniome or corporatlon tax on charitable activities, provlded income falls within the charitable exemptions and is Spent on charitable purposes. Funds The8eneral unrestricted fund Is free forthÈTrustees to use for any pu¥poses In furtherance of the tIU5t's charitable DbjECts. Restrlcted funds arise from donatlons to the trust, whlch are made for a Specific purpose. Restrlcted funds can Dnly be used for the purpose forwhich funds were given. Preparation of con501idated flnancial statement5 The Charlty does not have a tradlng 5ubsidlary. 1.9 Going concern The Trustees conslder that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to contlnue as a going concern. 1.10 Significant estimates andjudgem&nts The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estlmai1on uncertainty atthe reporting date that have a significanl risk of causing a rnaterial adju5tmentto the carrying amountsof assets and l¥abilities withln the next reporting perlod. Tru5teeg MuneratIon and expenses No Trustees receVed any remuneration or other benetits from an employment wlth the charity and no Trustees were reimbursed for expenses12024.. Nonel. Wage5 and 5Hlarles There are no employees12024,, None). Donated servlces Donuted to.. 2025 2024 Milton Gospel Hall Trust 7,053 3.597 7.053 3,597
Tunbridge We115 Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the Ilnancl81 statements For the year ended 5 April 20Z5 Resourte5 expended Meetlng Other rooms charitable Meetlng Room5 Other ¢horltable acllvltles 2025 2024 Dlrectcosts Repairs and Masnvce 11,284 22.351 3,306 1,606 783 2,372 10,388 41,297 11,284 22,351 3.306 1.606 783 38,774 10,388 41,297 8,107 24,429 2,884 1,815 1,71KJ 8,046 8,410 40.545 8,107 24,429 2,884 1,815 1.700 13,046 8,410 40,545 Insurance Telephone & IT Security Other direct costs Interest cost Oepreciation 36,402 s,0 Support costs Governanct 1,822 2,960 710 1,154 2,532 4.114 2,224 2.937 116 153 2,340 3,090 98,169 38,266 136.435 101,097 5.269 106,336 Governance costs Include £36012024: £6001 in respect of independent examiner's fees. Tanglblefixed assets FrÈehold Property and Refurb15hmÈnt Furnlture, flxtures & littings Computer equlpment Total Cost Brou8ht forward at 6 April 2024 Additions Dlsposa15 2,483,627 2.115 89,368 5.545 1,134 792 2,574,129 8,452 At S Aprll 2024 2,485,742 94,913 1,926 2,582.581 Depre¢iatlon Brought forward at 6 April 2024 Charge for the year Impairment Disposals 521,383 38,649 76,465 2,167 567 482 598,415 41.297
Tunbrldge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnantlal statement5 For the year ended 5 Aprll 2025 At 5 Aprll 2025 560.031 78,632 1,049 639,712 Net book value At 5 Aprll 2025 1,925,711 16,281 878 1,942.869 At 5 April Z024 1,962,244 12,904 567 1,975,715 Property Details.. Land registry titles of the above property held are K788361. Analysi5 of net assets between funds Gurrenl y8ar Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets 1,942,869 60,904 2,822 1,942,869 60,904 2,822 Total funds 2.{0,952 2,(0,952 7.2 Prior year Llnrestricted funds Re5trlcted funds Total Funds TanEible fixed assets Current assets Current liabllltles 1,975,715 144,135 2.108 1,975.715 144,135 290,108 Total funds 1,829,743 1,829.743
Tunbrld8e Wells Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended 5 Aprll 2025 Movement In lunds Current yeor Reallsedl unrealised gains and Balance at 5 losses Apykl 2025 Balance at 6 Aprll 20Z4 Incomlng re50tsrtes Resources expended Restricted funds Design&ted Funds Uftrestr¢cted lund5 1,829,743 314.698 143.489 2,000.952 Total funds 1,829,743 314,698 143.4Bg 2,000,9S2 Prioryeor Reali5edl unreallsed 8alns and Balance at 5 losses Aprll 2024 Balance at 6 Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Re50urce5 expended Re5trlcted funds Designated Funds Unrestricted funds 1,758,053 181,653 109,963 1,829,743 Total fuNIs 1,758,053 181.653 109,963 1,829,743 Transattlons wlth related parties Donations were made durinE the year by related parties totalling £75.31012024.. É65,8101. io. Volunteers Tunbridge Wells fj05pel Ha11 Trust relies enurely on volunteers to carry out the management, adrninistration and general maintenance work. The Trust has no paid stall or paid Trustees. 14
Tunbrldge Wells Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the.ftnancial statements For the year ended 5 April 2025 11. Comparative Statement of Finantlal Activitles Ur*Sried Fund5 Desi£ared nd5 Re51rlcred Fund5 Total Funds 2024 otes ItoMe aDgtnd¢wments from.. ondlegades.. CO1Ctin5 ContributlDns from ihÈ congregatio Gift Aid doTratsoTr5 -Glft Aid iefunds lec&d 35.400 35,400 87,575 43,165 10,791 4.157 87,575 43.165 10,791 41,157 hr¥e5tmeryts Bank ITh[e5t 565 565 Total IBI,653 181,653 Grani to afflliated ¢harlty EypÈndittsre on- Choiitohleuctivitles Running meeting rooms 101.097 5,269 3,597 101.(B7 5,269 3,597. Cost of danated service5 109,963 109,963 N¢¢ Inrorne/lexpendKurel 71,690 71,690 Net movement In fn5 7L690" 71,690 Re¢(bnclllatlonof funds Tot41 brou8htlDrw4Jd 1,758,053 1,758.053 Total fun&s ¢4riled forw4 1,829,743 L829,743