Trustees Report & Audited Financial Statements Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2025
Contents Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Trustees Auditors Report io Statement of Financial Activities li Balance Sheet 12 statement of Cash Flows 13 Note5 forming part of the Financial statements 16 Resources Expended 17 Analysis of NetAssets- Current year 18 Analysis of NetAssets- Prioryear 19 Movement in Funds- Currentyear 20 Movement in Funds- Prior Year 21 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities TrUeS Report&Audited Financialststsments BrackieyFo¥ Lane Gospel HallTtust 29Jan1026 Page20121
Legal and Administrative Information Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe yearended 5 April 2025 Charity Name: Bratkley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Reglstered Charity Numb•r'. 1159758 Trustée$: Mr Laurence Gardner Ichairl Mr Toby Campion Mr Scott Douglass Mr Mark Reeves Mr Simon Wells Treasurar: MrToby Campion PrlnclpleAddress: Gospel Hall, Fox Lane, Brackley, Northampton5hire, NN13 68G Auditors: Penelope Bowden ACA statutoryAuditor RiversidèAccountancy Suite 2, 2 Mannin Way Lancaster Business Park Caton Road Lancaster LA13SU Bankers: Barclays Bank Plc. 32 Bridge Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 SPN Trustee5 Report&Atsdited FIrnCialst3ternents BTrckley Fox LaneG05pel HallTrust 29Jan1026 Page3of21
Report ofthe Trustees Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2025 Thetrustees present their report along with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 13 and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law. Structure, Governance and Management Goveming Document The Charity is an unincorporated trust constituted by a Deed ofTrust dated 08 March 1979, most recently amended by Deed of Variation dated 08 August 2014. Thetrust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 02 January 2015 under Charity Registration Number, 1159758 Recruitment and appolntment of new Trustees The Trustees who have served duringthe yearand since the yearend are set out on page 3. None of the Trustees, nor any person connected with them. received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the yearended 5 April 2025. TheTrust operatesthree Gospel halls and Trustees are chosen from amongthe fegularcongregation of the hall& New Trustees are nominated by the existing Trustees or by the congregation arid must be appointed by unanimous resolution of the congregation. They are selected accordingto their skills and experience and are expected to use both in furthering the objects of the Charity. Checks are made to ensurethe Trustees, eligibilityto act and incomingTrustees are made aware of their responsibilities bythe existingTru5tees. who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wider Network The Charity maintains informal links with Trustees of similarcharities wlth a view to poolingexperience consldered useful in pursuingthe objects of the Charity. The CharFty also maintains particular links with Cherwell Gospel Hall Trust with which it shares members of its congregation. Risk Management TheTrustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and confimi that they have established systemsto manage and mitigate those risks. Objectives and Activities Objectives and Aims The charitable purposes of the Charity are the advancement ofthe Christian religion forthe public benefit. including bythe carrying on of the service of God in accordance with the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those christians fomiing part of the world-wide fellowship known as the Plymouth Brethren Christiatb Church Ithe"Brethren°l and any othercharitable purposes connected with Brethren. The core doctrine ofthe Brethren and proper practices in furtherance of ertain aspects of doctrine are summarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Public Benefit The TNstees confirm that they have complied with theirduty under sertion 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance to charities on public benefit. Detsils of public benefit activities Carried out by Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust can be found in the separate appendix to this report. Trustees Report&Audited Finanrial Statements Brackley Fox LaneGospel HallTrust 29JathX126 Page4afii
ReportoftheTrustees Main activities and achievements TheTrust provides and mointains three Gospel halls where religious meetings are held bythe local Brethren community. Detalls of the origins, teachings and way of life of the Brethren can be found on the website- www.plymouthbrethrènchristianchurch.org and In the schedules to the Tnjst Deed. The main achievement of theTrust in the financial year was the completion of the new h311 at High Cr05s. Syresham on 8th May 2024 with the hall becomingoperational from this date. Plans forfuture periods Despite the increased cost of energy, the trustses feel that these increased costs are not significantly impacting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern Meetings Me@tings held at the Gospel halls include the Lord's Supper (Communionl, Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of meetlngs and, depending on the particular meeting, between 20 and 600 people normally attend these occasions. The meetings are attended bythe regular congregation and most are open to other properly disposed visitors. The notice board outside the Hall welcomes visitors and displaysthe times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone numberforthose seeking further Information or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by street preachers. also display this information. Bible5 and an extensive range of other Christièn reading material are on display at the halls and vlsltors are free to help themselves. Spreading the Gospel message and the Ilfe of a Christian The Gospel halls are a base from which the regularcongregation and others who attend the meetings are encournged to spread the Christian Gospel, in word and deed. Members of the tongregation participate in a programme of street preaching where Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charityto such preachers to be handed out to interested members ofthe public. In carrying out this work, the congregation ¢onsiders itself to be Ilvlng out its faith In practl¢È, as particularly exemplified in the following extract from the schedule to the Tnjst Deed on living a Christian life.. We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in the wider communlty lin¢ludinE fomier Brethren), in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture11 Tim 2."21. We regularly go out from our homes to preach on the streets. to distribute Christian literature and engage with the wider community (including lormer Brethrenl in orderto presentetemal salvation, available to all men by falth In Jesus Christ. 12 Tim 4'.21. We seek as members of the publit to lead Christlan lives as husbands and wives. parents, children, employers, employees and neighbour5. (Col 3.22-25, Col 4.11. The preservation and protection of the family unit is fundamental and children are prized as a blessing from God. IPsalm 127.3-51. The elderly are valued members of the community, for whom both their family and the wider community are expected to care. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to others. and deal with all other people (including former Brethren) openly, honestly and fairly and conslstentwith these principles, we should give ourtlme, talents and money to assist those in need in the wider community. in so fèr as reasonable given our abilities and our available resources. (Matt 7-12. Matt 22-39. Eph 4-281. Funding Funding is soughtthrough gifts from the congregation and GiftAid is claimed on eligible donations. Funding is sometimes received from other charitable trusts with complementsryobjectives. Trustees Report&AudSted Finantl81 Statements Brackley Fox Lane Gospel HallTrust 29Jan2026 Page50121
ReportofthÈTrustees Financial Review In the year ended 5 April 2025 the Trust had a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended. Total voluntary income received this year was £556,801 compared to £361,903 in the previous year. Ail fvnds held were unrestricted funds. Reserves Policy The Trustees have considered the level ol reservestheywish to ietsin. appropriate to the charity'5 needs, based on its size and the level of its financial commitments. The Trust has no employees and its regular outgoings are minimal. Accordingly. the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reseNes. The congregation is kept regularly infomied a5 to particular needs forfunds. and other relevant matters and the Trustees aim to ensure that the Charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. by raising a funds appeal to the congregation. Free Reserves at the year end were £nil12024: £nill Statement of Trustees Responsibilities Thetrustees are responsible for preparing the Report ofthe Tru5tee5 and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and Unlted Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England ènd Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed require the Trustees to prepare financial statements foreach financial yearwhi¢h givè a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, includlng the Income and expenditure, of the Charlty for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the TNstees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then applythem con5i5tently' observe the methods and principles in the Charlty SORP IFRS 1021. makejudgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudentr, state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will contit)ue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position Df the charity 2nd to enable them to ensurethat the financial statement5 comply with the CharitiesAct 2011. the Charity IAccounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions ofthe Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortaking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and a roved by two trustee5. On Behalf of the board- Tobycampi rus Date Trustees Report&Audlted RnancSal Statemtnts Bièckley Fox LènÈGospei HallTJiJst 19 Jan 2026 Page6of21
Auditors Report Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2025 Oplnlon We have audited the financial Statements of Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Ithe'charity'l forthe year ended 5 April 2025 which comprise Statement of financial posltion, statement of financial activities, cashflow statement and notes to the financial statements. including signif1cant accounting policies. Thefinancial reportingframework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Stondord tipplicoble in the UKand Republic of Irelond Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In ouropinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the charity's affairs a5 at 5 April 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the yearthen ended- have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Basis foropinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IVKI11SAs IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities underthose Standards are further described in the auditor responsibilities forthe audit of the financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, Including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responslbilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Contluslons relatlng to gping concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that thetrustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparatlon of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertaintie5 relating to entS or condition5 that, individually orcollectively, may castsignificant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at leasttwelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the respon5ibillties of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevantsections of this report. Other Infombatlon The other information comprises the infoTmatiorb ifbcluded in the trustee5' annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements does not coverthe other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so. considerwhether the other information 15 materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or othervlise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misslatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that there 15 a material misstatement of this other inforrnation, we are required to report thatfact. We have nothing to report in thi5 regard. Matt•rs QD which we are required to report by ex<eption We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, In our opinion: TrusteesReport&Auditsd Flnanclal Statements Biètkley Ftsx LanÈ GospelHallTwst 29Jan 2026 Page7 of21
Auditor5Report the infomiation glven in the trustees. report Is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements. or sufficient accounting records have not beetb kept- or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or we have not received all the information and explanations we require forour audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statementset out on page 6, the trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied thatthey give a true and fairview, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enablethe preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or errar. In preparingthe financial statements, the trustees are responsible forassessing the charity's ability to continue as a going corbcern, disclosing* as applicable, matter5 related to goingconcem and usingthe going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations. or have no realistic alternative butto do so. Auditor responsibilitiesforthe audit of the financialstat•ments We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act2011 and ieport in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effett thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whetherthe financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that include5 our opinion. Reasonable assurance is high level of assurance, but15 not a guarantee that an audit condu¢ted in a¢cordan¢e with ISAS IUKI will always detett a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud orerror and are considered material il, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of user5 taken on the basis of thesè financial Statements. Ilrregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedLbres in line with our responsibilitie5, Oiltlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularitie5, including fraud. The extentto whlch OLÈr procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, includingfraud is detailed bek)w: Review of trustees minutes and review of nominal posting5 for legal and professional fees ensured we identified any regulatory compliance issues and laws that charity must follow in the yearand to the date of Signing thefinancial statements. The assessment of fraud wa5 consider as low due to the segregation of duties seen, the low levels of cash handled. A review of journal entrie5 and consideration of their appropriateness was carried out through the audit. Duringthe audit we speakto trustees, testthe systems and speakto variou5 member5 ofthe finance function to understand the entity its processes and the nature of trade to assist in determining ifthe financial statements are true and fair. Challenging assumptions made by management in makingtheir significant accounting estimate5. Reviewing financial statement disclosure and testingto supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Legacies and Donations are reviewed to ensure no restriction on funds are required to be allocated diffefentlyfrom the common funds. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there is a riskthat we will not detect all irregularities, including those leadingto a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud ratherthan error. as fraud involves intentional concealment. forgery. collusion. omi55ion or misrepresentation. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAS IVKI, we exercise professionaljudgment and maintain professional sceptlcism throughout the audit. We also.. TntsteesReport&Audlted Flnanclal Statements Brackley Fox LaneGospel HallTrust 29 Jan 2026 PagÈ8of21
Auditors Report Identify and assessthe risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whetherdue to fraud or error, design and perfomi audit procedures responsive to those risks. and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis forour opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement $[tingfrOM fraud is higherthan for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion. forgery. intentional omissions. misrepresentations, orthe override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in orderto design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. but notforthe purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectivertress of the charity's internal control. Evaluatethe appropriateness of accounting policies used and the re350nablene5s of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the trustees. Conclude on the appropriateness of thetru5tees' use of the goingconcern basis of accounting and. based on the audit evidence obtained, whethera material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significantdoubt on the charty's ability to Continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditorfs report ¢0 the related disclosures in the financial statements or. If such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are b35ed on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However. future events or conditions may cause the charity to cease to continue as a going concem. Evaluate the overall presentatlon, strurture and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial Statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a mannerthat achleves fair presentation Ile. gives a true and fairview). We communicate with those charged with governance regardin& among other matters. the planned scope and timing of the audit and Significant auditfindings. including any slgnificant deficlencies in Internal control that we identify during our audit. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity's trustees. as a b<>dy. In accordance with Part4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008. Our auditwork has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to stateto them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To thefullest extent perniitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone otherthan the charity and the charity'strustees as a body. forour auditwork. for this report, orfor the opinions we have formed. enelope Bowden ACA For and on behalf of RiversideAccountancy Lancaster Lirnited Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditor Sulte 2, 2 Mannin Way Lancaster Business Park Caton Road Lancaster LA13SU 29January2026 TrusteèsReport&Audited Financial Statements BrètkleyFox LaneGospel HallTrust 29 Jèn 2026 Page9of21
Statement of Financial Activities Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe yearended 5 April 2025 UNRESTRICTED FVNDS DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTrICTEO FUMD5 TOTALFUNDS 2025 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Income and endowments: Donations and Le acies: Contributionsfrom the Congregation GIftAid Donations 294,070 294,070 238,700 65,083 65,083 81,474 IncomeTax refunds 16271 16,271 20.369 Grants Received (note 71 Other Donations 36377 36,377 20,360 145,000 145,000 oth•r Income Legacies Totsl Otherlncome 10,000 10.000 10,000 10,000 1,000 1.000 Total lrncomeand •ndowments'. S66,801 566,801 361,903 Ex enditure: Running MeetingRooms Inote ill Cost of donated seThices (note61 Total Expenditure: 127,065 127,065 80,216 29.004 29.OQ4 22,754 156.068 156.068 102,971 Net Incomel{Expenditure) 410.733 410.733 258,932 other Movements Gainsl Ilossesl on revaluation of lixed assets 1438,2401 Net Movement In Funds 410,733 410,733 11793081 UNRESTRICTEO FUNDS OESIGNATEO FUNDS RESTRICTED FUMDS TOTALFUP40S 2025 TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Reconcillation of funds (note 13 Total Funds bought forward Net movement in fvnds 3,201,089 410,733 3201,089 3,380J96 11793081 3,201,089 410,733 Total Funds<arrled f¢)Th¥ard 3.611.821 3,611,821 The notes on page 13- 21 fomi part of these financial statements. Trustees Report&Audited Financialstaternents BrackleyFox Lane GD5ppI HallTw5t 29 Jan2026 Pa8e IOof21
Balance Sheet Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust As at 5 April 2025 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible assets Inote81 Investments 4,954,058 4,871,757 Total Fix•d Assets 4,954,060 4,871,759 Current assets Prepayments and ac£nJed income Cash atbank and in hand 19,824 59,646 115,837 39.198 TotalCurr•nt assets 135,661 Creditors: amounts fallin Loans due within one ear 280500 379,500 Acctua15 arhd deferred income 5,899 7.545 Othercreditors 153,470 Totalcreditors: arnountsfalling duewithin oneyear 286.399 540.515 Net current assetsl{liabilities} 1ts0,7381 1441.6701 Total assets less current liabilities 4.803.321 4A30.089 Creditors: amounts fallin Loans due aftermore than one ear 1,191,500 1,229,000 Net Assets 3,611021 3201.089 Funds (note 12 Revaluation resewve 444.933 444,933 Unrestricted funds 3.166A89 2.756.156 Total Funds 3.611.821 3.201.089 The unaudited financi Trust on ............. atements were approved and authorised for Issue by the Trustees of Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall .and were signed on its behalf by: Tobyc pion (Truste The noteson pages 13-21 form part of thesefinancial 5tstement& Trustees Report&Audited Financial Slaternents Brackley FoxLaneGospel HallTrust 29 Jan2Q26 Page iidf21
Statement of Cash Flows Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2025 2025 2024 Cash flow5 from o eratin activities Net incomellexpendiluiel forthe reporting period 410,733 258,932 stmqnts for,. Depreuation Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors Increa5elldecre35el in creditors TotalAdjustrnents for: 58,787 39,823 I155,1) (S66) 6590 85,183 145,976 237.749 Net ¢ash flows from operating artivitiés 354227 496,681 Investin activities Purchase Df property, plant& equipment Netiash flow5 from inv•sting activities 1141,0881 1141,0881 11,993,2261 11,9932261 Financin activities Proceeds IIRepayrnentsl of borrowin85 Net cash flow5 from financing artivities 1136,Wl 1.400.000 1136,5001 IAoo.ooo Net cash flows 76.639 196.5451 Cash and cash e uivalents Cash aNd cash equivalents at beginningof period Netchange in cash for period Cash and cash equivalentsat end of period 39.198 135,743 196.5451 39.198 76,639 115,837 TrusteesReport&Audlted Financlal Statements Braekley FoxLbne GospelHallTrust 29 J3n 2026 Page 12of21
Notes forming part of the Financial Statements Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 Basis of financial statements Thefinancial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014, and incorporating update bulletins l and 2, and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republit of Ireland IFRS 1021 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Prartice. Thefijnctional currency of the charity 15 Sterling IE). TheTrust meets the definition of a public benefit entity Under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recogni5ed at historical cost ortransaction value unless othernise stated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. 1.2 Income Donations are recognised in the year in which there is entitlement and probability of receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty- Income is only deferred when the charity hasto fulfll conditions before becoming entltled to it or where the donor has specified that the income isto be expended in a future year. Gift aid is added to the value of the donation to whlch it relates. Donated services are recognised as income and expenditure in the financial Statements when oryani5ations or individuals offer their services and support pro bono. The value of these donated services to Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust is considered to be equal to market value which would be pald were thè service formally procured. Thls Includes seNlces pald for by other trust5. Investment income is accounted foron a receivable basis. 1.3 Expenditure Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there 15 a legal or constructive obligation committingthe charity to pay out resource5. Charitable activities comprise those costs directly attributable to the fulfilment of the charitable objects. 1.4Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other 5UPPOrt costs. Governance costs comprise 311 costs involving the public accountability of the charity and costs related to statutory requirements. Governance and support costs are allocated to charitable activities on the basis of capacity used. 1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets (costing more than £IOOI are stated at cost less depreciation. Freehold land is not depreciated. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cos¢ le55 estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life as follows- Freehold bulldln 2% straight line plant & Equipment 4% straight line & 25q6 reducing balance 1.6 Taxation TrusteesReport &Audlted Flnanclal Statèments 8rackley FoxLaneGospel HallTrust 29Ja# 2026 Page13 of21
Notesforming partoltheFlnan¢lal statements The Trust is a registered charity and is not liable to United Kingdom income or corporation tax on charltable activitie5 provided incomefalls within the charitable exemptions and is spent on charitable purposes. 1.7 Funds The general unrestrirted fund 15 free for the Tru5tee5 to Use for ony purpose5 in furtherance of the trust's charitable objects, Restritted funds arise from donations to the trust. whlch are made fora specific purpose. Restricted funds can only be used for the purpose for which funds were given. 1.8 Preparation of consolidated financial statements The Charity does not have a trading subsidiary. 1.9 Going Concern The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a goingconcem. 1.10 Significant estimate5 and judgements The trnstees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a signiflcant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities Wlthin the next reporting period. 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits from an employmentwith the charity and no Trustees were reimbursed for expenses12024= none) 3. WAGES AND SALARIES There are no employee512024: nonel 4. INVESTMENT IN UNISTRUCT LIMITED The Trust hold 2 El Ordinary Shares in Unistrurt Limited, being the entire issued share capital. This Company was formed for the purpose of undertaking the construction of the new meeting hall at High Cross, Syresham. S. UNSECURED LOAN As at the 5th April 2025, Unsecured Loan5 include a loan totalling £1,263,500 from the Central Gospel Hall Trust, which is a Gospel Hall Trust with wider geographic objectives. The amount fallingdue within one year is equal to £72.000. The remaining balance of £1,191,500 will be paid back followir)gthe sale of the Fox Lane Gospel Hall which is expected to complete toward5 the end of the next financial year. 6. Donated Services 2025 2024 Donated Serrfices Donated To: Donated SeNiceto Cheell Gospel HallTNst Total Donated StNIts: 29,004 29.1)04 22,754 22,7S4 TN5teesReport&Audlted Financlal Statemnts Brackley FoxLanE Gospel Hall Triist 29Jan 2026 Page14ofZI
NotesformiTh8partofthe Financial Statements 7. Grants 2025 2024 Grants: Grants ReceSved from: Grants iecelved from otherTrusts TotalGrants Received: 36,377 36377 20,360 20.360 8. Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Propety Plant & Equipment Totsis At5 April 2024 4,340,702 553,317 4,894.019 Additions 131,839 9,249 141,088 Disposals At 5 April 2025 4.472541 562,566 5,035,108 At 5 April 2024 6.198 16.065 22.263 Currentyear Depreciation 38.984 19,803 58,787 Ellmlnated on disposals At S April 2025 45.182 35.868 81.050 At 5 April 2025 4,427359 526,698 4,954,058 At 5 April 2024 4,334,505 537,252 4.871,757 Land registry titles of the above property held 3reNN136036, NN276763, HN15568, HN15900. NN352917, BM390826, BM433898. 9. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Duringthe financial year, aggregated donations of £117.30512024.' £1012481 were received. The trust made reimbursements to trustees totalling £l.110 for maintenance expenses incurred on the Trust's behalf. At the financial year end the Trust had a loan of £IOO,OQO outstandingto Probox Systems LLP of which Simon Wells la Trustee) is a Partner of. This loan is interest free with no fixed repayments terms. The trust also had £65,000 outstanding to an immediate relative of a Trustee. This loan has no fixed repayment tems and is Interest bearing at 1.5% per annum. During the financl31 yearthe Trnst incurred costs totalling £131,839 to Unistruct Limited for the meeting hall ¢onstru¢tion of High Cross. Syresham. The Trust also received a donation of £145,000 from Unistruct Limited. following the completion of the hall on 8th May 2024. 10. VOLUNTEERS Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Tnjst relies entirely on volunteers to carryout the management, administration and general maintenance work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Trustees. Trustees Report&Audlted Financlal ststernents rackley Fox LaneGospel HallTrust 29 Jan2026 Page 15of21
Resources Expended Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2025 11. Resources Expended MEETING ROOM EXPENSES OTHER CHARITABLE ACTNITies TOTALCOSTS 2D25 TOYALCQSTS 2024 Runnin Expenses Premlses costs- iepaiisand maintenance Premises costs- heat. light and powef Premises costs- rentand rates 7334 7,334 25,261 5.186 25.261 14,344 1,555 1,300 1,483 Telephone Health and Safety Legal 3nd prole55i0nal Bank charges Public outreach expenses Special meetingcosts Insurance 1300 1.126 1.829 1.829 9.T26 14,402 14,402 25,198 112 112 103 1,55T 1,557 900 900 4,741 975 4.741 2,988 Interest 975 975 Depreciation Professional Fee5 IUSTI other Expenses Governance .787 58.787 6,590 4,338 4,338 3.041 1,163 3,974 3,974 7,394 80,216 Totsl RunnlngExpenses 125,508 1.557 127.065 Governance costs include £3,504 Iprioryear: £4,164) in respect of auditors fees. TrusteesReport&Audlted &Tranclal Statements Brèckley Fox LaneGospd HallTrust 29Jan 2026 Pège 16 of21
Analysis of Net Assets- Current year Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2025 12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS 12.1 Currentyear UNRESTRICTED FUNDS REVALUATION RESERVE DesiGNATED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2025 Funds Tangible Fixed Assets CurrentAssets 4,509,127 444,933 4,954,060 135,661 1286,3991 135,661 1286,3991 11,191.5001 3,166,888 Current Liabllities Non Current Liabilities 11,1915001 3,611,821 Totsl Funds 444,933 Tru5tee5RÈptsrt&AuditEd Finanoal Ststement5 Brackley FoxLane GD5pel HallTru5t 29Jan 2026 Page 17ofll
Analysis of NetAssets- Prioryear Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2025 12.2 Prioryear UNRESTRICTED FUNDS REVALIJATION RESERVE DESIGMATED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUMDS TOTAL FVHDS 2024 Funds Tanglble Fixed Assets CurrentAssets 4,426,826 444,933 4A71,759 98,844 98.844 Current Llabllltles 1540,5151 11,229.0001 1540,5151 11.229.000) 3,201,089 Non Currènt Liabllltiès Total Funds 2,756,156 444,933 TM5tees Report&Audited Financial Statements BRckleyFox Lane Gospel AallTru$t 29 Jan 2126 Page 18of21
Movement in Funds- Current Year Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2025 13. Movement in Funds 13.1 Movement in funds- currentyear UNRESTRICTED FUNDS REVALUATfoN RESERVE DESIGNATED FUNDS RESTRICTED FUPIDS TOTAL FUNDS 2Q25 Movement in Funds Total fund5 bwghtforward Incoming resources Resgurces expended Total funds ¢arrlÈd forward 2.756,156 444.933 3201,089 566,801 1156,0681 3.166.888 566,801 1156,0681 3.611.821 444.933 TN$te?s Rtport&Audited FSnanclalStsternents BrackleyFoi LaneG05p?l Hall Trust 29Jan 2026 Page 19of21
Movement in Funds- Prioryear Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Forthe year ended 5 April 2025 13. Movement in Funds 13.2 Movement in funds- Prior year IJNRESTRICTED FUNDS REVALVATION ResERVES DESIfjNATEO FUNOS RESTrI¢TED FVNDS TOTALFUNDS 2024 Movement in Funds Total fijnds bought fomard Incoming rèsources Resources expended GainsllL055esl on Revaluation Totslfvndscarrled forward 2,497,223 361,3 1102,9711 883,173 3,380,396 361,903 1102,9711 1438,2401 3.201,089 1438,2401 444.933 1756.156 Trustees Report&Audlted Financlal Statements BncklèyFox LaneGospel Hall TNst 29 Jan 2026 PaEÈ200121
Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust For the year ended 5 April 2025 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS DESIGPIAIED FUNDS RESTRIUED FUNDS TOTALFUNDS 2024 Income and endowments: Donations and Le ContribLrtionsfrom the Congregation GiftAid Donatlons cies: 238,700 238,700 81,474 20,369 81,474 Income Tax relunds 20,369 Grants Received (note 71 20,360 20,360 Otherlncome Légacies Total Othèr Incomè 1,000 1,000 1,000 1.000 Totsl IntomÈ and endowmeTht$: 361,903 361,903 nditure: Running Meeting Rooms (note 111 C05tof donated services Inote 61 Total Expenditure: 80.216 80,216 22,754 22,754 102,971 102,971 Net Incomel{Expenditurel 258,932 258,932 Other Movements Gainsl1105sesl on revaluation of fixèd assets 1438,2401 1438.2401 Net Movement In Funds 1179,3081 1179,308} VNAESTRicfE FLIMDS DESIGNATED FLINDS ResTRICTeD FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 Reconciliation of funds (note 131 Total Funds bought lorward Net movement in funds 3,380.396 1179,3081 3380,396 1179,3081 3,201,089 Total Funds ¢•rried forward 3,201,089 TrusteesReport&Audltedflnanclal Statements Biackley Fox Lane Gospel FtallTN5t 29Jan 2026 Page21 of21
Public Benefit Report
Brackley Fox Lane Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit
The purpose of this factual presentation, is to show how the Brackley Fox Lane 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.
Our Network
To read more on the PBCC way of life, visit the https://www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org website.
Street Preaching
Street Preaching has been actively promoted by the Plymouth brethren for many years, at least from the 1920's, and today is enthusiastically supported by members of the Brackley Foxlane 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 of Jesus and God’s wonderful Gospel indiscriminately, gives joy and encouragement to our daily lives; as having personally proved the tangible benefit and immense improvement believing in Jesus brings, we seek to highlight the availability of Jesus to all mankind.
Romans 10v13; “For everyone whosoever, who shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved”
The aim of the street preaching is not to recruit additional members for the Plymouth Brethren but to present eternal salvation as available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ and His blood and His work of atonement.
Tract Distribution
Members of the congregation have continued to hand out tracts to neighbours and people in need when they have met them.
Tracts are available for download on the below website: https://christiandoctrineandgospelpublishing.org/
Outreach
In our outreach program, we have engaged with centers for the homeless, vulnerable and in prison.
At the heart of our community is commitment to care and compassion, as we recognize the rights of all humanity within society. Members of the Congregation dedicate their time volunteering through our charitable arm, Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and contribute financially to many causes. As Brackley Fox Lane Trust, we actively seek opportunities to support our local community from cleaning road signs to donating to local charities.
See below statistics from our outreach program, in 2024 / 2025:
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Donated Food to a Brackley food bank
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Syresham Street Clearing / Rubbish Disposal
Rapid Relief Team
Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Banbury
Our Mission
To serve people with care and compassion in their time of need.
Our Vision
For the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church to demonstrate Christian principles of care and compassion through practical, benevolent relief to people in need.
Our Values
Global Team | Community Care | Compassion | Consistency
RRT Banbury – Local Activity Overview
During this reporting period, RRT Banbury supported a wide range of community, healthcare, charity, and emergency service events across the local area. Deployments included hospital staff support, police and emergency services, community initiatives, charity fundraisers, and public safety events.
Support was delivered through breakfasts, hot drinks, hot meals, and welfare refreshments, tailored to each deployment and audience.
Key Impact Statistics
10 events supported
1,720 meals and refreshments served
9 charities and community organisations supported
Charities and Organisations Supported
RRT Banbury provided support to:
CEO Sleepout
Milton Keynes Hospital (A&E Appreciation)
Thames Valley Police
Farmers’ Forum Towcester
SEND Charity
Local community groups and care homes
NHS Horton Hospital
Emergency services during a major incident
Parish and community-led initiatives
This support directly benefited frontline workers, volunteers, and vulnerable members of the
community.
Facilities and Volunteer Support
The trust continues to support the work of RRT Banbury volunteers by making external facilities available as secure meeting and deployment points. Equipment and trailers are stored on-site, allowing volunteers to mobilise quickly, including outside normal operating hours. This infrastructure is essential to enabling rapid, effective community response.
Case Study: Emergency Services Support
RRT Banbury was deployed to support emergency services following a significant fire incident at the Bicester Heritage site. Fire and emergency crews worked extended shifts in demanding conditions.
RRT volunteers provided hot meals and refreshments throughout the deployment, supporting crews on site and ensuring welfare needs were met during the incident. This deployment demonstrated RRT Banbury’s ability to respond quickly, operate flexibly, and provide meaningful frontline support when it matters most.
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