Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale Peri£ end date From To 08 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name GCH Trusl Other narnes charity is known by Registered charity number (if anyl 1162672 Charity's principal address 9 Rlllslon Close Hartlepool , Postcode TS26 OPS Names of the charity trustees who manage Ihe charity Officè lif arryl Datès acted rf not for whole ear Trustee name Name of person lor body) entitled toa oint trustee if an Michael Hall Chair S¢ott Thomson Ben Parker 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity. if any, (for example. any Custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR November 2017
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members {Optional inforniation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constitution Type of governing document How the charity is consliluted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection meth(Kls apprninl Appointed by existing trustees Additional governance issues (Optional infomialionl The trustees reviewed the chartty's finances each quarter and met for an AGM to evaluate performance towards the objects of the charity. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant. about= policies and procedures adopted lor the induction and training of Iruslees- the charity's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties., Iruslees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures lo manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The objects of the CIO are.. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY: - ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING THE FOUNDING AND OPERATION OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHESPRIMARILY. ALTHOUGH TAR November 2017
NOT EXCLUSIVELY. IN THE NORTH EAST AND THE REST OF THE UNITED KINGDOM" - ENCOURAGING THE SEEKING OF NEW FOLLOWERS AND ADHERENTS OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION., AND - FACILITATING THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIOUALS IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION. During 202&2024 GCH Trust has continued to operate Gra Church Hartlepool. Regular activities of the church have included= Sunday gatherings - Grace Church Haruepool meets weekly on Sunday aftemoons Life Groups- Smaller groups that meet in a variety of formal and infomial settings during the week Events- A variety of events were hosled exploring different aspects of the Christian farth. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The purpose of Ihese gatherlngs has been lo facilitate the development of individuals in their understanding of Christianity. All the meetings, and events, were open lo the general public and have seen people with a variety of beliefs attending throughout the year. Other events that have taken pla this year include= Monthly discussion group Weekly lunch group Christmas events including carol service All of these events have facilitated the exploration and discussion of Christianity and have included people with a wide variety of beliefs. A leadership training programme is used for training and developing leaders lo accommodate the increasing number of people accessing life groups and church evenls. GCH tnjst continued the operation a debt centre in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), employing a debt centre manager and recruiting volunteers. The building purchased by GCH Trust in August 2023 has been extensively renovated and has been used lo host the majority of the events described above. All these activities carri1 out by GCH have contributed to the objects of the chari Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infom)ation} TAR November 2017
The charity made a grant towards object 1 - the founding and operation of Christian Churches. through a financial contributions to Covenant Hope Church Dubai. The operations of GCH Trust are supported by a large group of volunteers who perform various roles. The contribution of Ihese individuals enables the church to carry out the objects of the Trust. You rnay choose to include further slatemenls, where relevant, about= policy on grantmaking.. policy programme related inveslmenl.. contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance TAR NoveTnber 2017
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The achievements of the charity this year have been the ongoing operation and expansion of the activities of Grace Church Hartlepool in line with the objects of the charity. The activities of GCH support the charity in delivering benefit lo the public. Object 1- Founding and operalron of Chrrslian churches Operation ol Grace Church Hartlepool Financial contribution lo the operation of Covenant Hope Church Dubai Object 2- Seeking new followers of the Christian religion A number of people have explored Ihe beliefs of Chrislianily through the activities outlined above and some of those have now identified as followers of Christianity Object 3 - Facilitating development and training in understanding of the Christian religion The activities described above have reached a large number of people throughout the year, with a group of 75-80 adults and children accessing most of those activities on a regular basis. facilitating the development of understanding of Christianity. TAR November 2017
Section E Financial review Brief statement of thè charity's policy on reserves The trustees have adopted a policy lo maintain reserves equal to 3 months total salary costs. Details of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional inforniation) GCH Tnjst has raised ftjnds through individual and church donations in order to deliver the objects of the charity- Redeemer Church in Leeds has supported the Charity financially to help operate GCH. GCH Irust also received a grant towards the salary of the CAP debt centre manager. You may choose lo include additional information. where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraisingl., how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity- investment policy and objectives including any ethical inveslmenl policy adopted. GCH Trust employs BP (Irusleel in a leadership role for Grace Church Hartlepool. The charity constitution states that trustees Can receive remuneration from the charity (not for carrying out their role as a Iruslee) as long as Ihe majority of trustees do not receive any payment from the charity. Decisions on pay scales and structure were made by the majority of trustees without BP present lo avoid conflict ol interest. l expenditure has supported the objectives of the charity through the planning, operation and practical costs associated with the activities described in Ihis re ort. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees TAR November 2017
Signature(s) Full name{sl Position leg Secretary. Chair. etc} £LGtr Th(x•AJIW CHAIl Date TAR November 2017
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES GCH Trust 1162672 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from 0910112023 To 3110812024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds to th8 nearest Restricted funds Endowmeat funds Total funds Last year to th8 ntrarest£ to the areSt£ to the r[est£ to the npar8St £ A1 Receipts Gift5 Eisgible for Gift Ald Gifts Not Eligsble for Gift Aid Gifts from organi5ations Intyt Gift Ald Eji Glft Aid claimed this year Building rentèllother Income Building Grants FIEC Grants CAP Grants Staff grants 35.517 3,892 6,598 19.226 42,932 35,517 3,892 6,598 19.226 42,932 76,378 3,359 3,948 10,996 32,599 1.500 5.728 1.500 5.728 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 108.165 7,228 115,393 127.280 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total Total receipts 108,165 7.228 115,393 127,280 A3Pa ments Ministry expenses Venue hire Insurance Eoulptnent Admln Mission gi¥Sng Events Building Purchase Bullding rufjning costs Building rennovHtion CAP 27,310 27,310 35,623 3,120 501 86 798 2,714 5,849 151,307 2,668 8,166 732 2,826 5,514 2,668 8,166 732 2,826 5,514 6,355 46.931 ,472 108,974 6.355 46,931 15.700 116.202 7.228 7.228 13,507 213,505 Sub total A4 Asset and investment purchases, {see table) Sub total Total payments 108,974 7,228 116,202 213,505 Net of receiptsl(payments) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 809 86,225 47,960 47,151 134 185 47.960 47,151 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 021C612025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to n8arost £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds Gerral fijnd 47,151 Total cash funds 47.151 C9)1 O OK Endowment funds to noarest £ Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restrictèd funds to near8st £ Details Furbd to whlch as501 bplon Details CuTreTrt value Cosi lopbonall F4Jnd to which asset bplc (neral Details Prano Cost loptyonall Current value B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use 530 477 Drurns Genw31 550 495 Laplops Gerval 1,230 984 Radio mic set General 300 270 Speakers Genal 500 450 MI9 desk Gener 420 378 Misc. AV equiwnenl neral 400 360 Pnnter General 480 384 Buikling 150.000 150,000 Fund to which relates Details Amount duo tional When duè ional B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Dale of roval CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 21
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of GCH Trust On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1162672 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3110812024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with Ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5Mb) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have examiner's statement come lo my attention in connection with the examinalion lolher Ihan that disclosed below ') which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accofd with the accounting records- or the accounts did not comply wth the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 othef than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair. view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with Ihe examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please delete Ihe words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 2910512025 Name: Martin Firth Relevant professional qualifieation{sl or body lif anyl- FCA IICAEW) Address: Chipcha5e Manners 384 Linlhorpe Road IER Oct 2018
Middlesbrough TS5 6HA Section 8 Dis¢losure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination ol charity accounts". directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any iterns that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018