CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, annual report (including Directors, report) for the period
Period stan date
Peiiod end date
From
January
2020 To
31
December
2020
Charity name
The Group-based Open Learning Discipleship Project
Registered charity number
lif anvl
1166567
Objectives and activities
S￿rnmary of the purposes of the
charity as sel out in ils governing
do¢umenl
The objects of the CIO are".
01 the advancement of the Christian religion both in the United Kingdom
and in other parts of the world by..
lal the provision of interactive self-study courses and programmes to
be undertaken at home but supplemented and SL5PPOrted by a
tutor and interactive group discussions designed to increase
understanding of the Bible, Christian doctrir)e and related subjects
and thereby better equip students for discipleship, ministry
Iwhether ordained or layl and mission in various Christian
denominations.,
Ibl such other exclusively charitable means as the trustees may from
time to time determine.
121 the advancement of education by assisting in the training of men and
women in their understanding of the Christlan religion to equip them
better for discipleship, min Istry (whether ordained or layl and mission in
various Christian denominations.
Summary of the main activities In
relation lo those purposes for the
public benefi't. in particular, the
8clivilies, projects or services
iéenlified in the accounts.
In order to help Christians grow and apply their faith at home, in the
church and society, the GOLD project:
al provides interactive learning resources to enable systematic
study of the Bible and other theological subjects.,
bl appoints and trains tutors to organise and run local study
groups..
cl runs regional study days for the benefit of students, tutors
and other Christians.,
dl publicises its activities and runs promotional events in local
churches.
Statement confiming whether the
trustees have had ￿gard lo the
guidancè issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefi't
The COLD Project is established for the benef it of the public in the areas of
education and the advancement of the Christian religion. In setting up the
charity, the trustees consulted with the Charity Commission in both of
these areas. The Charity seeks to follow best education31 practice and is
en to work with various Christian denomination
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Policy on grant making
Policy on soci31 investment
including program related
investment
As roported in previous years, the charity maintains a policy on
grantmaking to ensure transparency and openness in assigning bursaries
from the restricted fund (the Monica Fund) ser up for this purpose
(December 20151. This policy was reviewed and revised by the Trustees in
September 2019.
The Trustees continue to invest a significant amount of the GOLD Project
assets Ic£47,8601 in an Ethical Investment Fund. In 2019, the Trustees have
also decided to pursue a policy to ensure that paper and resources used in
course materials take into consideration their environmental impact. The
graphic design of new courses has deliberately sought to consider issues
faced by learners with dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Each learning group is tutored by voluntary tutors who are appointed
based on their theological qualifications and their experience. For each
new tutor references are sought. Trair)ing is given to Tutors on a regular
basis.
Contribution made by volunteers
Other
The Director thStSie GQI D Proj£.( I qiJ('.5 2 1.
Achievements and erformance
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity s work has made lo the
ircumStan￿S of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits lo society as a whole.
aayS por v%'e?k as ,3 volu nteer.
The GOLD Project's main activity in 2020 has been to continue to suppoit
the learning of our Study Groups by providing materials and supporting
the voluntary tutors who run the groups. From March 2020, we faced
significarTrt challenges as our face-to-face learning groups were not able to
continue owing to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown.
The immediate effect was that all bLJt four of our study groups suspended
their studies until they were able to find alternative, online ways of
meeting. We were able ro conduct two meetings on Zoom for our GOLD
Leaders to encourage them to run their groups online. By September the
number of groups meeting online had risen to seven with the hope of
more groups running in the coming year.
In the course of the year, we have been following up with various
opportunities to connect with Dioceses, theological colleges and churches
to make our courses more widely known. We have three significant
contacts with chaplains in different prisons that we hope to follow up in
the coming year depending on restrictions with rhe pandemic. We have
also begun running Taster Sessions online for those interested in studying
our courses.
Coronavirus also affected our regular study days and we were forced to
cancel the Study Day in June and postpone the Study Day planned for
October. This will be rescheduled for next year.
With lockdown, we transferred all our office work and administration so
that it wa5 POS5ible to work from home. Subsequently, we moved our
office from Stockton House in Fleet, to Bristol with our administrator
working remotely from home near Oxford. Owing to generous regular
donations, we have been able to employ 3 part-time course editor to help
us make new courses available in partnership with SEAN UK and in line
with our strategic plan to offer COLJrses at three levels.
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Achievements against
Within the constraints of lockdown and restrictions as a result of the
objectives set
coronavirus pandemic, our goals for 2021 will be focused around taking
Perfomiance of fundraising
forward the following strategic objectives..
activities against objectives set
Course design and reformatting - Completior) of the
Investment performance
redesigning and reformatting the remaining SEAN courses to
againsl objectives
match the brand template,. begin to reformat GOLD'S present
courses to match the new brand.
Other
t2ecruiting and training group leaders- Finalise strategic steps
for Level I, Level 2 and Level 3 'GOLD leader, training and begin
to implement. Encourage our present GOLD Leaders and
trustees to identify potential 'group leaders, in their groups and
churches- Working with church leaders, dioceses and others to
ider)tify and train potential 'GOLD leaders, especially at Level I
and Level 2.. Identify and develop links with
organisations/networkslchurches to select and train grou p
leaders.
Promotion among national and local churches - Harness the
potential of our GOLD Leaders and students past and present to
Promote the courses in their churches,. Promote'snapshots
from the Life of Christ. as a taster course (perhaps for Lentl.,
Make Ljse of newly designed ISEANI courses create new
connections for discipleship at Level l and 2.
Course development and revision Incorporating new
assessment into Discover Christian Living l and 2 land
reforniattingl,. Revision land reformatting) of part two of
Prophecy in the Old Testament (New title." Flecovering God's
Vision 21.
Financial review
Review of the charity s
financial position at the end of
the period
During Ihe accouniing period, the GOLD Project had total receipls or
£7,452 lup from £6,464 in 20191. Receipts from course fees and stLJdy days
were £3,460 (down from £5,516 in 20191. In accordance with the Trustees
plan to invest our assets in the development of GOLD Project, the total
payments for 2019 were ￿5,23] lup from E13.9041. Of this amoLJnt, the
Trustees invested £2,865 in specif ic developmer)t activities including
graphic design, course formatting and a r)ew website. The Trustees also
decided to employ a part-time editor on a one year contract starting in
September for a total of £5400 lofwhich £1,800 has been spent in the
current
ear
Statement explaining ihe
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
On 18th September 2017. the Trustees of GOLD Project agreed a policy to
hold six months. operating costs as reserves. The budget for 2021
anticipates a total annual operating expenditure of £18922 which means
that the reserve for the comin
ear should be set at £9,461
Unrestricted Cash funds at 31n212020 were." £4,394
Restricted Cash funds (editor's salary + bursary) at 31n212020 were.. £3,400
COIF Ethical Investment fund at 31h82019 was valued at.. £47,860.26
N/A
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
NIA
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Explanation of any
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern
As Trustees, the global coronavirus pandemic had a significant impact on
our activities in 2020. However, owing to generous donations and changes
in our operations we are confident that we can minimise the impact of this
in 2021. As it stands, we are confident that we have adequate reserves and
assets to ensure that our charity continues to be a going concern. While
the Trustees have committed to invest our assets in strategic aspects of
developing the GOLD Project. there is presently no concern about the
charity 35 a going concern.
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The charity s principal sources
of funds (including any
The Charity's principal source of ongoing funds are the fees charged to
fundraising)
students for studying courses and attendance at Study Days. In addition to
sm311 group of donors who give regularly to the work of the charity, we
have had significant commitments from individual giving towards the
salary of a part-time editor in 2021. We have agreed to partner with SEAN
International in the coming year in the graphic design of some of our
courses.
Investment policy and
objectives includ￿ng any social
investment policy adopted
GOLD Project received a significant donation at its inception. A significant
part of this has been invested in COIF Ethical Investment fund in keeping
with the values of the Charity. The Charity will seek to use its assets in
furtherin
the aims and ob'ectives of the GOLD Pro
ect.
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
The prir)cipal risks facing the charity are the ability to recruit, train and
retain suitable leaders to ensure tho consistent quality of the learning
experience. Ongoing challenges face the charity in persuading churches
and individuals to invest time and money in significant study of the Bible
and other Christ13n disciplines at a time when people face the pressure of
time and finances. The GOLD Project seeks to develop significant links
with national and local chLJrchesto miti
atea
ainst these risks.
Other
Structure,
overnance and mana
Description of charity's trusts..
Type of governing document..
ement
emDrandum and articles of
dSSO¢iation etc
Constitution (Charitable Incorporated Organisation 20161
How is the charity constituted?
for example limited company,
unincorporated association.
c.10
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election lo post or name of any
person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees
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Trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
The charity's organisational
slructure and any wider
network with which the charity
works
Our membership of Advice for the Voluntary Sector Inow renamed Trust
Advicel has given us access to Trustee train ing in significant areas of
governance.
GOLD Project seeks to work with various churches but has no formal
connection with any partiCLJlar denomination. In the course of the year, the
charity has sought to strengthen and establish links with the Church of
England and various dioceses.
GOLD Project has a formal agreement with SEAN UK to offer their COLJrses
at different levels for use by local churches. We have also a9Teed to partner
with SEAN International for the
ra
hic desi
n of some of our courses.
Relationship with any related
parties
Other
Reference and administrative details
The Group-based O
GOLD Pro
ect
Charity name
Other name the Gharity uses
Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
en Learnin
Disci
leship Pro ect
1166567
10 Moorend Gardens,
Lawrence Weston.
Bristol
BSII OJ L
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person lor body)
entitlèd to appoint trustee lif
an
Trustee name
Offlcè Ilf any)
Dat¢$ aetèd if not for whole
year
Rev Drjohn Nolland
Chair
Trustees
Mrs Samantha Dorothy
Hands
Trustees
Rev Dr George Michael
Butterworth
Retired September 2020
Trustees
Dr David Mark Ball
Director/
Secretar
Trustees
Ben Stansfield
Trustees
fiev Christopher Jolyon
Tricke
Trustees
Mrs Victoria Kim
Adamson
Trustees
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
ortwasa
roved
Oirector name
NIA
Name of truslees holdin
title to
ro
rt belon
to the charit
Trustee name
Dates acted if not for whole year
NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
N/A
Description of the assets held
in this capacity
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Name and objects ofthe
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and segregation
of such assets from the
charity's own assets
Additional information {optionall
Names and addresses of advisers {optional infomiation)
of adviser
Name
Address
NIA
N/A
Voluntary Sector
Advice
Trust Advice CIC Iformerly
Advice for the Voluntary
Sector)
Name of chiel executive or names of senior staff members
Dr David Mark Ball (Director
Unit 2, The Broadbridge Business Centre, Delling
Lane, Bosham, P018 8NF
tional infomiation
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
NIA
Other o
NIA
tional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies. exernption in preparing the report
above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report (including directors, report)
above.
Slgned on behalf of the charl
Signaturels)
Full namels)
Position {for example Secretary,
Chair. etcl
Date
's trusteesldirectors
John Leslie Nolland
David Mark Ball
Chair
Director
19th JurTre 2021
19lh June 2021
GOLD Project Trustees, annual report for the period..
January I'to December 31" 2020

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2,697.77
2.897.77
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147.41
169.70
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449.22
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169 70
909 65
530 89
600.00
449.22
206.20
400.79
480.00
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506.28
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7.200.00
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4.394A4
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7,443.17
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20.547.74
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2.463.16
2.341.82
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