Charity registration number 1166844
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and administrative infomation
TTUStees' report
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examinerfs report
ststement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo tt)e finanaal statements
10-16

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr O Whiley - Chair
MrT F Devenish
Mr J Harrison
Mr C L James
Mr E Eagle
Charity number
1166844
Principal address
2 Hatlex Hill
Hest Bank
Lancaster
Lancashire
L42 6ET
Independent examiner
Champion AIKvoods Limited
2nd Floor Refuge House
33-37 Watergate Row
Chester
CH12LE
Bankers
National Westminster Bank PLC
113 Dalion Road
Barrow-in-Fumess
LA14 1WY
Trustees holding title to assets
held within the Trust
Mr O M Whiley
Mr T F Devenish
MR C L James
Mr J Harrison
Mr E Eagle

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The trustees present their report and financial staternents for the year ended 5 April 2024.
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust is constiluted by a Deed of Trust daled 15 March 2005, amended by Deed of
Variation dated 18 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
on 29 April 2016 under Charity registration number. 1166844. The registered office is 2 Hatlex Hill, Hest Bank,
Lancaster, LA2 6ET.
The financial 51atements have been prepared in acp£irdance with the accounting poliaes sel out in note 1 to the
financial statements and compty with the tnjst's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statemenl of Recommended Praclice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019)..
Objectives and activities
The Trust has the following charitable purposes-
The advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit induding by the carying on of the
selv1￿ of God in acKordance 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 Christian Church
(the "Brethren" ) whose core doctrine and whose proper practices in lurtherance of some of the aspects
of that core doctrine {"Faith in Practice" ) is summarised in the Schedules to the New Trust Deed
which is contained in the Second Schedule to the Deed of Variation dated 18- August 2014.
Any other charitable purposes connected with Brethren.
Public beneflt
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
trust should undertake.
Details of the public benefft actimties undertaken by Ihe trust are induded in the annex to these finan￿al
statements.
Main Activities
The Trust provides and maintains one gospel hall for the religious acttwties of Christians often referred to as
'Brethren'. Details of the origins, teachings and way of lrfe of the Brethren can be found on their website
wwi.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org.
Meetings held at these gospel halls incjude the Lord's Supper (Communion), Gospel preachings, Bible readings
and Bible addresses. Depending on the particular meeting, behveen 40 and 340 people normally attend these
occasions. There is a structured weekly schedule of meetings held in one or more of the gospel halls.

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Spreading the Gospel Message
The Gospel Hall is a base from which a large number of preachers operate to spread the Christian gospel, in
word and deed. Gospel tract5 are provided free of charge by the Trust to such preachers. Many of them also
preach Ihe Christian gospel on the streets of Lancaster most weeks of the year.
In addition lo street preaching, the trust also distribLrtes gospel tracts and bibles together with a programme of
providing regular packs of nulrilious food and gospel literalure to homeless and needy persons through local
charities or homeless societies.
Members of the congregation supported the outreach work of a separate charity, the Rapid Relief team, by
providing volunteers lo help with the distribution of food boxes.
Irisitors
The services and meetings are attended by the regular congregation and many of the services are open to other
visitor5 who are propedy disposed. The notice board outside Ihe Hall welcomes visitors and displays limes of
Gospel Preachings along with a telephone number for those seeking further information or help. Gospel Tracls,
which are distributed daily, also display this infomation.
Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material is on display at the Hall, to which visitors are
free to help themselves.
The life of a Chrlstian
The following points are an extract from Schedule 1 of the Trusl Deed. They outline the way of life of Ihe Brethren
as supported by the Holy Scriptures and how it contributes to public benefit.,
We seek and are encouraged to INe exemplary lives in all our relalionships with others in the wider
community (including former Brethren). in accordan￿ with the leachings of Holy Scripture {1 rim 2..2)
We regularty go out from our homes to preach on the streets. to distribute Christian lileralure and
engage with the wder cnmmunity (including fomier Brethren) in order to present eternal salvation,
available to 311 men by failh in Jesus Christ. (2 Tim 4'.2).
We seek as members of the public to lead Christian lives as husbands and wives, parents. children,
employers, employees and neighbours. (Col 3'.22-25. Col 4.1).
The preservalion and protection of the famity unit is fundamental and children are prized as 2 blessing
from God. (Psalm 127'.3-S).The elderfy are valued members of the community, for whom both their
family and the wider communty are expected to care.
Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to others, and deal wtth all other people (including
former Brethren) openly, honestly and fairly and consi5tenl wilh these principles, we should give our
time, talents and money to assisl those in need in the wider ￿MMunity, in so far as reasonable given
our abilities and our available resources. (Matt 7'.12, Matt 22.39, Eph 4'.28).
Volunteers
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trusl relies entirely on volunteers to carry out the management, administration and
general maintenance work. The Tnjst has no paid staff or paid Trustees.

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Financial review
In the year ended 5 April 2024, the Trust had a deficit of £83.913 (2023 - £85,293 surplus) incoming resources
over resources expended. Total voluntary income received this year was £56,082 (2023 - £219,480). All funds
held were unrestricted funds.
Gifts totalling £15,709 were made during this year (2023= £19.486).
Reserves pollcy
The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they viish to relain, appropriate to the charivs needs. This is
based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments. The Trustees would ac￿pt a reSe￿e policy at
the end of the 2023124 period of £30,000 to be adequate. This is reviewed at the end of each financial period. At
the year end. the Trust ha5 £30,925 (2023= £48.846) free reserves and as such, the resewes policy is being mel.
The Trustees aim to ensure that the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even rf there is
a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal from the congregation. The
congregation is kept regular￿ infonned as to particular needs for fvnds, and other relevanl matters.
Funding
Funding is sought through gifts and donations frotn the congregation. Grants are sometimes re￿ived from other
charitable trusts with congruent objectives. Gift aid is also daimed on relevant gifts.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the tnjst is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in
place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Plans for future periods
The Trust plans to continue all the cJJrrent activrties.
Despile the increased cost of energy. the trustees feel that these increased costs are not significanlly impacling
on the ability ofthe charity lo continue as a going concem.
Structure• govemance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by a deed of trust and constitLrtes an unincorporated charity.
The Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust is constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 15 March 2005, amended by Deed of
Variation dated 18 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
on 29 April 2016 under Charity Registration Number.. 1166844

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are selected according to their experience in specialised fields and are expected to use that experien
in furthering the objects of the Trust. Checks are made to ensure Ihal there are no legal or other barriers to their
appointment. New Trustees are nominated by the existing irustees and appointed by unanimous resolution of the
Congregation. Incoming Trustees are made fully aware of their responsibilities by the existing Trustees who
ensure that new Trustees read the Trusl Deed and the relevant guidance for trustees published by the Charity
Commission.
None of Ihe Trustees, nor any person conneded with them, received any remuneration or expenses from the
Charily in the year ended 5 April 2024 (2023= £nil).
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the finanual statements were:
Mr O M Whiley- Chair
Mr T F Devenish
Mr J Harrison
Mr C L James
Mr E Eagle
Organisational structure
All major decisions, induding those of a financial nature are made by the Board of Trustees at their regular
meetings. which are held at monthly inletvals. More minor decisions may be made by individual Truslees in their
particular field of responsibility.
MrT Devenish is the Treasurer for the Trust.
Wider network
The TrLtstees maintain informal links with similar chartlies with a view to pooling experience considered usefvl in
pursuing the objects of the Charity.
The charity also maintains particular links with Cross Hill Gospel Hall Trust to whom it provides support and
shares members of its congregation.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
MrT F Devenish
Trustee
27th September 2024

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
The trustees are responsible for prepallng the Trustees. Report and the financial slatements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practi￿).
The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the Irustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair wew of the state of affairs of the trusl and of the incoming resources and
applicalion of resources of the trust for that year.
In preparing these financial statemenls. the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and prinaples in the Charities SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any malerial departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity
will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disdose with reasonable accuracy at
any lime the financial position of the trust and enable Ihem lo ensure that the financial stalements comply with the
Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable sleps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulartties. All transaclions have been reviewed and approved by tsvo
trustees.
Mr T F Devenish
Trustee
Dated.. 27th September 2024

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the finanaal statements of Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust (trust) for the
year ended 5 April 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the trust you are responsible for the preparation of the finanaal statements in accordance wilh the
requirements of the Charities Ad 2011 {the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the trust's financial statements Ca￿led out under seclion 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515){b) of the 2011 Acl.
Independent examinerfs statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Acoounting
and Reporting by Charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounling and Reporting by Charilies.. Slatement
of Recommended Practi￿ issued on 1 Apiil 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been
withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair vtew in accordance
with Generally Accepled Accounting practi￿ effectrve for reporting periods beginning on or afler 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confitm that no matters have come to my attention in cL)nnection with the
examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by seclion 130 of the 2011 Act., or
the financial slatemenls do not accord with those recLsrds', or
the financial statements do not CA)mply with the applicable requirements Con￿rning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter Considered as part of an independent examinalion.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connedion with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in Ihis report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Champion Allwoods Limited
2nd Floor Refuge House
33-37 Watergate Row
Chester
CH12LE
Dated..

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Designated
funds
2023
Total
2023
Notss
Income from:
Donations and legacies
56,082
219,480
219,480
Total Income
56.082
219,480
219,480
Expenditure on:
Charitable actiwties
139.995
127,583
6,604
134,187
Total expenditure
139,995
127,583
6,604
134,187
Net incomel(expenditure) and movement in
funds
(83,913)
91,897
(6,604)
85,293
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balan￿S al 6 April 2023
4.107.422
4.015,525
6,604
4,022,129
Fund balances at 5 April 2024
4,023,509
4,107,422
4,107,422
The statement of financial acttwties indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 10-17 fom part of these financial statements.

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT5APRIL 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
3,992,584
4,058,576
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
3,470
32.412
2,636
50,269
35,882
52,905
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
12
(4,95n
{4,059)
Net current assets
30.925
48,846
Total assets less current liabilities
4.023,509
4,107,422
Net assets excluding pension liability
4,023,509
4.107,422
The funds of the trust
Unrestricted funds
4,023,509
4,107.422
4,023,509
4,107,422
The notes on pages 10-17 fom part of these financial statements.
23rd September 2024
The financial statements were approved by the trustees ori ...............
Mr T F Devenish
Trustee

SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Accounting policies
Charity information
The charity is controlled by a deed of trust and conslitutes an un-incorporated charity.
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust is constituted by a Deed of Tnjst dated 15 March 2005, amended by Deed of
Variation dated 18 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
on 29 April 2016 under Charity registration number.- 1166844. The registered Offi￿ is 2 Hatlex Hill, Hest Bank,
Lancaster, LA2 6ET.
1.1 Accounting convention
The finanual slalements have been prepared in accordance with the trusvs govèming document, the
Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practic
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Finanryal Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective 1 January 2019>" The trust is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Irust has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for chartties applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1
not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Slalement of
Recommended Pfaclice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statemenl of
Recommended Practice which is referred lo in the Regulations but which has since been wlthdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the trust. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Golng concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the tharivs ability to continue as a going
concern.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in fvrtherance of their charilable
objectives unless the fijnds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditlDns by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of Ihe restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is reo)gnised when the trust is legally entitled to il after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that In￿Me will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on re￿ipt. Other donations are recognised once the trust has been notified of
the donation, unless performance condition5 require defe￿al of the amount. Income lax recoverable in relation
to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise rf the trust has been notified of an impending distribution, Ihe
amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent
asset.
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SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Donated services are recognised as income and expenditure in the finan￿81 statements when Drganisations
or individuals offer their setvices and support pro bono. The value of these donated services to Silverdale
Gospel Hall Trust is considered to be equal lo market value which would be paid were the setvice formally
procured. This includes serVI￿S paid for by other trusts.
1.S Expenditure
Expenditure is included on an accrual basis. Liabiltties are recognised as soon as Ihere is a legal or
construclive obligation commilling the trust lo pay out resourTrs.
Charitable activities comprise those costs directly attributable to the fulfilment of the charitable objects.
Support costs have been allocated betsveen governan￿ costs and other support costs. Governance costs
omprise all costs involving the public accountabilty of the trust and cnsls related to statutory requirements.
Governance and support wst5 are all attributable to meeting rooms.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at Cost or valuation, nel of
deprecialion and any impaimient losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases=
Freehold buildings
Fixtures and fittings
20A straight line
100A straighl line
Freehold land is not depreciated.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale pro￿ed5
and the carrying value of the assel, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
Al each reporting end date, the trust rewews the carying amounls of its tangible assets to delemiine whether
there is any indicalion that those assets have suffered an impaiment loss. If any such indication exisls, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to detennine the extent of the impairmenl loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The trust has elected to apply the prowsions of Seclion 11 'Basic Financial Instrumenls, and Section 12 '01her
Finanaal Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial inslnjments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the trusvs balance sheet when the trust becomes party to the
contraclual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial slatemenls, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention lo sellle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneous￿.
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SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which indude debtors and cash and bank balan￿s. are initially measured at
Iransaclion price induding transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement ￿)nStitUteS a finanung transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
dassified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic flnancial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of inlerest. Financial liabililies dassified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequentty carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligalions to pay for goods or semces that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due wrthin one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-cJj￿ent liabilities. Trade credilors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the trusys contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the trust's accounting poliaes, the trustees are required lo make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about Ihe carying amount of assets and liabilities thal are not readily apparent from other
SoUr￿s. The estimates and assouated assumptions are based on hislorical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and undedying assumptions are revrewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which Ihe estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and fulure periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Donations and gifts
Payroll gimng
Income lax refunds
56,033
49
210,680
8,052
748
56,082
219,480
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SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Income from donations and legacies
(Contlnuedl
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
Gifi Aid donations
Non Gifi Aid donations
2,990
207,690
56,033
56.033
210,680
Expenditure on charitable activities
2024
2023
Direct costs
Depreciation and impaimient
Ulilities
Repairs and maintenan
Telephone
Insuran
COVID-19 Test Ktts
Other donations and gifts
Donaled seNices to Cross Hill Gospel Hall Tnjst
65,992
25,153
17,455
1,485
2,815
6,589
2,812
12,897
65,992
20,683
9,637
1,622
2,366
8,249
4,537
14,949
135,198
128,035
Share of support and governance costs (see note 6)
Support
Governance
1,563
3,234
3,542
2,610
139,995
134,187
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted Funds - General
Unrestricted Funds - Designated
139,995
127,583
6,604
139,995
134,187
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SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
Support costs allocated to activities
2024
2023
Support Costs
Governance costs
1,563
3,234
3.542
2,610
4.797
6,152
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
4,797
6,152
Govemance costs includes payments to the accountants of £2,370 (2023- £2,000) for independent
examination fees.
Net movement in funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds is staled after chargingl(crediting)'.
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charivs financial
Statements
Depre￿atIon of owned tangible fixed assets
3,234
65,992
2,610
65,992
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) recetved any remuneration or benefits from the
trust during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was".
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total
Sifverdale Gospel Hall Trust relies entirely on volunteers to cary out the management, adminislration and
general Maintenan￿ work. The Tnjst has no paid staff or paid Trustees.
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.
Taxation
The charity is exempi from taxation on its actiwties because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
10 Tangible fixed assets
Freohold Fixture5 and
bulldlngs
rrttings
Total
Cost
Al 6 April 2023
4,189,007
2,124
4,191,131
At 5 April 2024
4,189,007
2,124
4,191,131
Depreciation and impaimient
At 6 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
131,560
65,780
995
212
132,555
65,992
At 5 April 2024
197,340
1,207
198,547
Carrying amount
At 5 April 2024
3,991,667
917
3,992,584
Al S April 2023
4,057,447
1,129
4,058,576
The carrying value of land induded in land and buildings CA)mprises'.
2024
2023
Freehold
900,000
900,000
Included in freehold land and buildings is a property with the Land Regislry title number: LAN189337.
11 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
3,470
2,636
12 Creditors: amounts falling due withln one year
2024
2023
Other creditors
Accntals and deferred income
2,550
1,509
2.017
4,957
4,059
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SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024
13 Movement in funds
Movement in funds
Ineomlng
Resource5
8alanc8 at
resources
xpended 6 Aprll 2023
Movement in funds
Incomlng
Restsurces
Balance at
resources
gxpended 5 Aprll 2024
Balance at
6 April 2022
Designated
Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
6,604
(6,604)
4,015,525
219.480
(127,583) 4,107,422
56,082
(139,995) 4,023,509
4,022,129
193,914
(114,315) 4.107,422
56,082
{139,995) 4,023,509
14 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
fund5
2024
At 5 April 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabilities)
3,992,584
30,925
4,023,509
Unrestricted
funds
2023
At S April 2023".
Tangible assets
Currenl assetsl(liabiltbes)
4,058,576
48,846
4,107,422
15 Relatsd party transactions
During the year the trLSSt received unconditional donations from trustees and other related parties of £g,(YJo
(2023.. £160,193).
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Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity
Street Preaching and Tract Di5tribLrtion
The Street Preaching has been attended every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by 2-3 members of
the congretation. Gospel Tracts have been handed out to members of the wider community. A total
amount of 1215 tracts were handed out this year.
Working with other Charities
St John's
ospice
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The Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust were pleased to give
£IOOO to St John's Hospice this year. The hospice
provides palliative care.
£911.96 was given to the Egg Cup Charity. This
Charity ensures excess food doesn't get
wasted, and is given to people in need.
rrt
RAPID Members of the congregation are volunteers of the Rapid Relief
REUEF Team. RRT Lancaster have been involved in a number of events,
TEAM
supporting the wider community;
Bartow House Fl￿- emergency services were provided with hot lo(Kl & drinks
Coniston Challenge- IKeakfa5t & lunch was served to SUPPDrt Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Charity
Ul¥erston Bam Fire- RRT provided sandwiches to fire fighters
Ty50n Burridge Fl￿- RRT provlded hot breakfast to ernergency 5ervice5
Laffica￿er Port Royal Fire- ernergenLV 5eMces were provided with a hot meal
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Training Exercise- hot lunch was served to emergency seNces
StJohTh5 Hospi￿- 1262 ix)ttles of water gl¥en to participants of the"CrosS the 8ay Walk &
Kendal Colour Dash"
RRT were also pleased to deliver food boxes and other goods to 6
schools in the area.
The RRTtrailer is parked in the Church car
park when not in use. Space is also made
available for the storage of RRT provisions,
and members of the RRT are enabled to
use electricity from the site.
212 Food Boxes
SOO SmaRRT Cookie
Bars
3 Baby Care Kits
The car park is also made
available to local businesses in
the estate for occasional large
events, where coaches can park
in a safe place.
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