2024-04-05-accounts - Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust

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Charity Registration No: 1161970 Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust Report of the trustees and unaudited financial statements Year ended 5 April 2024

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Contents Pages Reference and administrative details Report of the trustees Independent examinerfs report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Cashflow statement io Notes to the financial statements 11-17 PAGE 1

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Referente and admlnlstrattve detalls For the year ended S April 2024 Charity name Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust Registered charity number 1161970 Trustees Jonathan Brown James Davies Chris Cuck50n Rolf Ingram Ichairl Ed Smith Treasurer James Davies Prlnclpal address 2 Westbrook Drive Brookside Chesterfield S40 3PQ Independent emamlner Clare Farn)er ACCA Hadfields Chartered Certified Accountants Commerce House 6588 Chatsworth Road Chesterfield S40 3PQ Bankers Royal Bank of Scotland 5 Churth Street Sheffield SI IHF Lloyds Bank PO Box 100) Andover BXI ILT PAGE 2

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Report of the Trustees For the year ended S Aprll 2024 The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 11-12 and comply with the Trust Deed and applicable law. Structure. 8overnan¢e and management Governlng document The Charity is an unincorporated trust constitute¢J by a Deed of Trust dated 23 January 2004, most recently amended by Deed of Variation dated 19 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3, June 2015 under Charity Registration Number= 1161970 Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees The names of the Trustees who served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 2. None of the Trustees. nor any person connected with them. received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the year ended 5 April 202412023.. £nill. The Trust operates four Gospel Halls and Trustees are chosen from among the regular congregation of the halls. New Trustees are nominated by the existing Trustees or by the congregation and must be appointed by unanimous resolution of the congregation. They are selected according to their skills and experience and are expected to use both in furthering the objects of the Charity. Checks are made to ensure the Trustees, eligibility to act. and incoming Trustees are made aware of their responsibilities by the existing Trustees, who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity Commission guidance. Wlder network The Trustees maintain informal links with similar charities with a view to poolin8 experience considered useful in pursuing the objects of the Charity. Rlsk mana8ement The Trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and confirm that they have established systems or procedvres to manage and mitigate those risks. Oblectlves and actlvltles Oblectlves and alms The charitable purposes of the Charity are the advancement of the 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 bythose Christians forming partof the world-wide fellowship known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (the -Brethn") and any other ch3rit3ble purposes connected with Brethren. The core doctrine of the Brethren and proper practices in furtherance of certain aspects of doctrine are summarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Public benefit The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance to charities on public benefit. PAGE 3

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Report of the Trustees For the year ended S Aprll 2024 Main activities and achievements The Trust provides and maintains four Gospel Halls 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 the website- www. mouthbrethrenchristianchurch.or and in the schedules to the Trust Deed. The Trust has continued to open the halls to the congregation and visitors and encouraged good works bv the congregation which benefit the wider community, as described below. Plans for Future Perlods Despite the increased cost of energy, the trustees feel that these increased costs are not significantly impacting on the ability of the charity to Continue as a going Concern. Meetlngs Meetings held at the Gospel halls would normally include the Lord's Supper Icommunionl. Gospel preachings. Bible readings and Bible addresses. There is a structured weekly schedule of meetings and. depending on the particular meetin& between 20 and s(1 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 visitors and displays the times of Gospel preachings, along with a telephone number for those seeking further information or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by street preachers. also display this information. Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material are on display at the halls and visitors are free to help themselves. Spreadln8 the Gospel message and the Ilfe of a Chrlstlan The Gospel Halls are a base from which the regular congregation and others who attend the meetings are encouraged to spread the Christian Gospel, in word and deed. Members of the con8re8ation participate in a programme of street prea¢hin8 and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out to interested members of the public. In addition to street preaching, members of the congregation undertook the following'.- Gospel Tracts & Literature Available from the Gospel Hall- The Trust maintains a display of gospel tracts, literature and Bibles and this fact is advertised on the Sign 803rd at the street entrance. Street Preachings & Tract Distribution - Members of the congregation participate in a programme of street preaching and Gospel tracts are provided free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out to interested members of the public. We have maintained our longstanding committal to the open-air preachings in the town centre of Chesterfield. We have 6 preaching sessions per week and have handed out many gospel tracts and a number of bibles in thi5 accounts period. Each tract has contact details and times of our afternoon preaching. This has continued to spread the availability of attendinE our meetings. Private distribution of Tracts and Bible5- Some members hold tracts and bibles available for distribution within their work environment. Community members have donated bibles to neighbours, contact5 and person5 in need and we have a 8¢)od response to the trart distribution with members of the public reporting they enjoy reading them_ The Trust has covered the cost of the tracts. In particular, members of the congregation have supported the activities of the registered Charity RRT, which is a separate charity. Examples of the kind of work undertaken may be seen on their website- htt rrt lobal.or PAGE 4

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Report of the Trustees For the year ended S Aprll 2024 In the accounting period.. Tracts distributed 3079 no. 8ible5 distributed - I no. Man hours donated to RRT- 94 Cornmunity help hours- 48 In tarrying out this work, the congregation considers itself to be living out its faith in practice, as particularly exemplified in the following extract from the schedule to the Trust Deed on living a Christian life.. We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in the wider community (including former Brethren). in 3ccord3nce 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 former Brethren) in orderto present eternal salvation, available to all men by faith in Jesus Christ.12 Tim 4..21. We seek as members of the public to lead Christian lives as husbands and wives, parent5, children, employers, employees and neiBhbours. Icol 3'.22-25, Col 4'.11. The preservation and protection of the family unit is fundamental and children are prized as a ble5sin8 from God. IP5alm 127..3-51. The elderly are valued members of the community, for whom both their family and the wider community are expected to cJre. Holy Scripture commands us to be good nei8hbours to others, and deal with all other people lincluding former 8rethrenl openly, honestly and fairly and consistent with these principles, we should give our time, talents and money to asslst those in need in the wider community, in so far as reasonable 8iven our abilities and our available resources. Imatt 7..12, Matt 22..39, Eph 4..281. Fundln8 Funding is sought through gifts from the congregation and Gift Aid is claimed on eligible donations. Funding is sometimes received from other charitable trusts with complementary objectives. Flnanclal reeW Flnanclal posltlon In the year ended 5 April 2024. the Trust had a modest surplus of incoming resources over resources expended. Total voluntary income received this year was £955.621 compared to £269,085 in the previous year. All funds held were unrestricted funds. The Trust borrowed £500.OtX) interest free from CGHT on a 5-year repayment to enable the purchase of the St Hugh's Church Inow known as the Littlemoor Hall). At 5 April 2024 there remained £14,500 to repav, this has since been repaid. During the year we purchased a plot of land in Holmewood, Chesterfield with a view to building a larger Gospel Hall, as our numbers are still increasing. We have borrowed 3 further £2SO,000 as in interest free loan from within the community on a two-year term. This projert is a long-term project and may not be started for at least two years. PAGE 5

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Report of the Trustees For the year ended S Aprll 2024 ReseNes policy The Trustees have considered the level of reserve5 they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's need5, based on it5 size and the level of its financial ¢ommitment5. The Trust has no employees, and its regular outgoings are minimal. The congregation is kept regularly infomied as to particular needs for funds, and other relevant matters and the Trustee5 aim to ensure that the Charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objettives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal to the congregation. Free reserves èt the year end were £196,88512023 .. £48,260). Statement of Trustees, responslbllltles The trustees are responsible for preparin8 the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP IFRS 1021,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applitable actounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures dis¢losed and explained in the financi31 statements,. prepare the finantial statements on the Boin8 concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will Continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountin8 records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transattions have been reviewed and approved by two trustees. On behalf of the Board.. James Davies Trustee Date.. Ortober 2024 PAGE 6

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees For the year ended S April 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust for the year ended 05 April 2024. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The ch3rity's trustees are restion5ible for the preparatiorh of the atcounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Att 20111'the Arfl. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under settion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charitv Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. BASIS OF THE INOEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charitv Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also inclu¢Jes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking of explanations from you as Trustees concerning anv such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion 1$ given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below. INDEPENOENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ACCA, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I Confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination Biving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act- or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records: or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts Set out in the Charities IAccounts and Report51 Regvlations 2008 other than anv requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ,-Tci/yiie C FarmerACCA October 2024 2411012024 PAGE 7

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Statement of flnanclal acilvltles For the year ended S April 2024 Restrirted Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Funds 2013 Fund5 Funds In¢ome and endowm¢ntsfrom'. onptions 0ft4 leqacles.. Collections ContributlOll5 from the con8regation Gift Aid donations Income tax refunds Donated 5erwices 841,110 6,384 841,110 46,384 127,260 43,iYJO 53.430 13.357 53,430 13,357 78,110 19,528 1,340 1,182 Le8acies Grant5 InvestnTents 8ank interest Total 955,621 955,621 269,085 Expendlture on.. Chorltoble octlvltles Donatlons Support costs Direct Costs Governonce cost5 4.499 4.931 35.726 553 4,499 4,931 35,726 553 7,829 3,025 28,243 515 Total 45,709 45,709 39,612 Net Incomellexpendhurel 909,912 909,911 229,473 Transfer between funds Net movement In fvnds 909.912 909,912 229,473 Reconclllailon of funds Total funds brought forward 2.167.897 2,167,897 1,938,424 Total funds carried forward 3,077.809 3,071,809 2,167,897 The note5 on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements. All of the above activities are cla55ed as continuing and there are no gains and10s5e5 Other than those included above. PAGE 8

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Balante Sheet As at S April 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tangible fixed assets 3,145,924 2,134,137 Current assets Debtors.. Prepayments and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand 13,357 198,580 19,528 128,247 211,937 147,775 Current IlabllltSes Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year.. Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 114,5001 15521 184,0001 15151 Net current assets 196,885 48,260 3,342,809 2,197,397 Total a55ets less current Ilabllltle5 Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year: Loan I265,Cl 129,5CQI Net assets 3.077.809 2,167.897 Funds Unrestricted income fund Restricted funds 3,077,809 2,167.897 Total funds 3.077.809 2,167,897 The unaudited financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustee of Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust on 11 October 2024 and si8ned on their behalf by J Davies Trustee The notes on pages 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements PAGE 9

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Cashflow Statement As at S April 2024 Unresirftied Etyated Resirfjcied Fund5 Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 Total Fut)ds 2023 Cash flows from operating acti¥th. Net Sncomellexpenditurelforthe reporn8 perlod las per the ststement of Hnanclal athvhlesl AilJustments/or.' Depreclafjen thar8es IGalns111055es on investments Di¥idend5, Interest and rentsfrom investments L05511profirl on the sèle of fixed 9)9,912 ¥)9,912 229.473 ioi ioi 230 Ilntreèselldecrease in stocks Ilncreè5elldecrea5e in debtor5 Increas¢lld¢rre•sel in rredltors 6.170 16fi037 6.170 166,037 14301 1138,9651 Net cash provlded tsy (used Inl 1.082.220 1,082,220 90,303 Cash flows Irom In¥estSn4 act511e5. Di¥idend5, Interest and ren15 from Snvesrments Proceed5 from the soleof property. plant and equipmenr Purchase of property, onI ond equipment Proceeds from sale of investments 11.011,8881 11,011,888) 13,Q921 Purchase of Investments C35h Pded by Iu5¢d Inl Ifives actlvltles 70.332 70,332 87,216 Cash flows from finandng actlvldes: Repayments of borr¢win8 Cash inflows from new borrLwin8 Receipt of endowment 184.CO)I 2SO.¢MI 184,OWI 250,ri 1139,cl Net cash provlded by (used Inl nancln¥ athIe5 166.( 166,( 1139,0001 Change In cash and cash equfvalents in the reportine period 70.332 70.332 87,216 Cash and cash equlvalents ar ihe beginning ol ihe reporrinE period 128.248 128.248 41.032 ash and cash equivalents at the end of the reportin8 period 198.580 198,580 128,248 PAGE 10

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 Accountlng pollclès Basis of preparation financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Second edition of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019. the Financial Reporting Standard applic3ble in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. and UK Generally Accepted Practice. The functional currency of the charity is sterling (£1. The Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othenvise stated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. Income Donations are recognised in the year in whith there is entitlement and probability of receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becomin8 entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future year. Gift aid is added to the value of the donation to which it relates. Donated services are recognised as income and expenditure in the financial statements when organisations or individuals offer their services and support pro bono. The value of these donated services to A8C Gospel Hall Trust is considered to be equal to market value which would be pald were the service fom)ally procured. This includes services paid for by other trusts. Investment income is accounted for on a receivable basis. Expenditure Expenditure is included on an accruals basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Charitable activities comprise those costs directly attributable to the fulfilment of the charitable objects. Governance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support Costs. Governance costs comprise all 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. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed a55et5 Ic05ting more than £l(X)l are stated at C05t le55 depreciation. Freehold land is not depreciated. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful life as follows= Freehold buildings Property improvements Fixtures and Fittings Not depreciated Not depreciated 20% straight line PAGE11

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 Taxation The Trust is a reeistered charity and is not liable to United Kingdom income or corporation tax on charitable activities, provided income falls Wlthin the charitable exemptions and 15 spent on Charitable purposes. Funds The general unrestricted fund is free for the Trustees to use for any purposes in furtherance of the trust's charitable objects. Restricted funds arise from donations to the trust, which are made for a specific purpose. Restricted funds can only be used for the purpose for which funds were given. Preparation of con501idated financial statements The Charity does not have a trading subsidiary and the is no requirement to prepa consolidated accounts Going concern The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. i.io Significant estimates ènd judgements The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimJtion uncertainty at the reporting date that have a si8nifitant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next TeportinB period. Trustees. remuneration and expenses No Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits from an employment with the charity and no Trustees were reimbursed for expenses (2023.. Nonel. Wages and salarles There are no employees12023.. nonel. Donated service5 There were no donated SerS during the year12023'. none) PAGE 12

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 Resource5 expended Methln8 rooms Other charltable artivities 2024 2023 Dlrect costs Running meetings rooms Project Costs Public outreach Health and safety Congregation Support Other Maintenance Legal and professional costs 26.917 5.195 26.917 5.195 2.158 1.320 18.484 8.256 380 773 85 230 35 2.158 1.320 ioi 35 ioi 35 Support Costs 4,931 4,931 3,025 Donatlons Governance 4,499 4,499 553 7,829 515 553 39,052 6,657 45,709 39,612 Governance cost5 include £55312023.. £5151 in respect of independent examiner's fees. PAGE 13

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 Tangible fixed assets Freehold Property and Relurblshment Improvements to property Furniture. fixture5 & flttln8S Total Cost Brought forward at 6 April 2023 Additions 1,575,149 1,010,920 5S8,9 18,460 968 2,152,508 1,011,888 Disposals At S Aprll 2024 2.586.069 558.900 19,428 3.164.396 Depreclatlon Brought forward at 6 April 2023 Charge for the year Impairment Disposals 18,371 18,371 ioi ioi At 5 Aprll 2024 18,472 18,472 Net book value At 5 Aprll 2024 2.586.069 558.gxl 956 3.145,924 At 5 Aprll 2023 1,575,149 558,gXI 89 2,134,138 Property Detalls: Land registry titles of the above property held are: Birkin Lane.. Broornbank Road.. Littlernoor.. Holmewood: DY141974- £708,679 DY124348, DY232710, DY205074, DY218564, DY490215- £226,246 DY440293- E816,935 DY522318, DY277046- £1,IY39,IX)O PAGE 14

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 Analysis of net assets between funds Currenl year Unrestrlrted Funds Desl8nated Funds Restrl¢ted Funds Totsl Funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 3,145,924 211,937 115,0521 1265,CO)I 3,145,924 211.937 115,0521 I265,Cl Non-current liabilities Total funds 3.077,809 3,077,809 7.2 Prior yeur Unrestrlrted lunds Desl8nated Restrf¢ted Funds funds Totsl Funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Non.current liabilities 2,134,138 147,775 184,5151 129,5CQI 2,134,138 147,775 184,5151 129,5¢J)I Total funds 2,167,898 2.167,898 Movement In funds Current yeor Reallsedl unreallsed galns and Balance at S 1055es Apr512024 Balance at 6 Aprll 2023 Incom5ng resources Resources expended Restrlrted funds Fund A Fund B Designated Funds Unrestricted funds 2.167.897 955.621 145.7091 3.077,809 Total funds 2,167,897 955,621 145,7091 3,077,809 Prior yet7r PAGE 15

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 Realisedl unrealised gains and Balance at 5 1055e5 April ZOZ3 Balance at 6 April 2022 Incoming Tesources Resources expended Restrlcted funds Fund A Fund B Designated Fund5 3,236 13,2361 Unrestricted fund5 1,935,188 269.085 136,3761 2,167,897 Total funds 1.938.424 269.085 139.6121 2,167,897 Analysls of Cash and Cash equlvalents Ican be removed if trust gross Income is below £500.(I)01 Unre$trlcted Funds Desl8nated Funds Restrlrted Funds Total Funds 2024 Totsl Funds 2023 Cash in hand 198,580 198,580 128,248 Notice deposits (less than 3 months) Overdraft fa¢ility repayable on demand Other cash equivalents Iplease specify) Totsl cash and Cash equlvalents 198,580 198,580 128,248 io. TransactSons wlth related partles The total aggregate amount of donations made by related parties is £37,630 12023 £24.9801 ii. Post balance sheet events We are working towards applying for planning permission for a larger Gospel Hall on a piece of land we own in Holmewood. Chesterfield. We have allocated £2CK),OC(I towards thi5 to cover professional, PR and legal costs. PAGE 16

Chesterfleld Gospel Hall Trust Notes to the flnanclal statements For the year ended S April 2024 12. Volunteers Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust relies entirely on volunteers to carry out the management. administration and general maintenance work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Tru5tee5. 13. Comparatlve Statement of Flnan¢lal Artlvltles Unrestrirted Fund5 Dey8nated Fund5 Restrirted Fund5 T4)tsl Funds 2023 Not Income and endowmentsfrom: Donotlons leqotles.. 127.260 43.rixi 127.260 43,QJO Contributions from the conÉreBation Glft Aid donatiens Income ra¥ refunds Oonated 5eryices Payroll wvin8 Legacies Grants I5¢m¢ts Bank Interest Other Profit on Sale of a$5ets 78.110 19.523 78.110 19.528 1,182 1.182 Total 269,085 269.085 Expendlture .. ¢Itable o(tfvltl¥s Oonations Support costs Oirect costs Governance costs 4,593 3.025 28.243 515 3.236 7,829 3,025 28.243 515 Total 36.376 3.236 39,612 Ntt incorntllèwnditurel 232.709 13.2361 229.473 Transfer between fund5 Net movement in fvnds 232.709 13.2361 2Z9,473 Reconcllfjaifjon of ndS Total funds brought forward 1.935.188 3.236 1,938.424 Totsl fvnds carrled forwar 2.167.897 2.167.897 PAGE 17

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Chesterfield Trust Public Benefit

The purpose of this factual presentation, is to show how the Chesterfield 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.

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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 the surrounding areas for over 150 years.

The Chesterfield Gospel Hall Trust was formed on 23[rd] January 2004 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 Chesterfield congregation is one of the smaller congregations in the UK, with 175 members living in the Chesterfield districts; however with residents from the Doncaster area attending services up to three times a week, together with other visitors, numbers attending services regularly approach 500 persons, from young babies to nonagenarians.

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Our Network

To read more on the PBCC way of life, visit the https://www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org website.

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Street Preaching and Tract Distribution

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 Chesterfield 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.

Currently the main chosen location is in the centre of Chesterfield Town Centre. Street preachings have been held here since the 1990s.

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/

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Outreach

In our outreach program, we have engaged with centres for the homeless, vulnerable and in prison.

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 separate charitable arm, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) that contributes financially to many causes. At Chesterfield Gospel Hall 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:

Charities supported

Bibles Donated

3790

Tracts Donated

394

Hours gifted to charitable services

267

Street Preachings

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Chesterfield Gospel Hall

Trust Public Benefit

£1000.00 Donated to the Holmewood Parish Council to help towards Dog Foul Waste Bins.
Assistance with the SetUp and ClearUp of the Wingerworth Festival inc the supply of a Pallet Of Bottle Water. (A Total of 36no. Man Hours & 2304no. Bottles).
A Local Litterpick: A total of 12no. Man Hours by our community members.

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Rapid Relief Team

This is the charity arm for the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.

Our Mission

Our Vision

To serve people For the Plymouth Brethren Christian with care & Church to express Christian compassion in their principles of care and compassion, time of need. by way of benevolent relief to people in need.

Our Values Global Team | Community Care | Compassion | Consistency

The RRT Food Boxes are designed to feed a family of 4 for up to 4 days and bring some relief and joy to households during their time of pressure and crisis.

Charities supported.

RRT Family Food Boxes donated.

1100

Meals to the vulnerable and needy.

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The trust see that the work carried out by its members as Volunteers of the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is of the utmost importance in the community and has been pleased again to allow its external facilities to be used as a meeting/gathering point for these volunteers prior to deployment or community support. Equipment and trailers are stored in the secure ground of the gospel halls where volunteers can freely access them as much of the work of RRT is done out of normal operating hours.

Please note the following cases studies;

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Case Study – Example.1

On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Chesterfield volunteers teamed up with the North Wingfield Parish Council for a local litter pick. RRT supported the initiative by providing 40 Krispy Kreme doughnuts for all participants!

The event aimed to keep the village of North Wingfield tidy while fostering teamwork among locals. It also served as a platform to discuss community issues and share ideas for improvement. The council supplied all the necessary equipment, including litter pickers and gloves.

The day kick started at 10 AM, with participants gathering outside the North Wingfield Community Resource Centre. This successful event was organised in partnership with Rykneld Homes and Vistry. In addition to positively impacting the community, attendees were treated to drinks and snacks afterwards as a reward for their hard work and dedication!

Over 15 bags of rubbish were collected in just two hours. Four RRT volunteers joined the litter pick, which the organisers greatly appreciated.

The Rapid Relief Team was proud to participate in this effort to tidy up the streets of North Wingfield. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Rykneld Homes, and we are enthusiastic about continuing work on future community projects in the Chesterfield area.

Did you know that 30 million tonnes of litter are collected yearly from our streets— this is enough to fill four Wembley Stadiums. The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) is committed to contributing to this vital effort and keeping our communities clean.

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Case Study – Example.2

RRT Chesterfield partnered with Ashgate Hospice Charity on October 19th to raise crucial funds for patients with life-limiting illnesses. This community event not only featured themed activities and entertainment but also aimed to support hospice care directly. Our volunteers served 1,000 meals to those taking part!

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Case Study – Example.3

30no. RRT Food Boxes + 1no. KS1 Early Bird Learning Kit & 300no. Smart Cookies were donated to Spire Infant School in Chesterfield.

Testimonial:

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Registered Address:

c/o 2 Westbrook Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3PQ

Trustees:

Jonathan Brown, Christopher Cuckson, James Davies, Rolf Ingram, Edward Smith

Contact Details:

E: MAIL@CHESTERFIELDGOSPELHALLTRUST.ORG.UK

P: 07848 460307

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