Charity registratlon number 1166844 (England and Wales) SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST CONTENTS Page Legal and administrative infomation Trustees, report Statement of trustees, responsibilities Independent examinerfs report statement of financial activities Balan Sheet Notes to the financial statements 10-16
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr O M INhiley- Chair MrT F Devenish Mr J Harrison Mr C L James Mr E Eagle Charity number 1166844 Principal address 2 Hallex Hill Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6ET Independent examiner Champion Allwoods Limited 2nd Floor Refuge House 33-37 Watergate Row Chester CH12LE Bankers National Weslminster Bank PLC 113 Dalton Road Barrow-in-Furness 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 2025 The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025. Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust is constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 15 March 2¢)05, 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 statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in nole 110 Ihe financial statements and comply with the trusys governing document, the Charrties Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounls in accordance with the Finan81 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 benefft including by the carrying on of the service of God in accordance with the Old and New Teslaments of the Holy Bible as followed by those Chrislians fomiing part of the wodd-wide fellowship known as the "Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (the "Brethren" ) whose core doctrine and whose proper practi$ in furtherance of some of the aspects of Ihal core doctrine ("Faith in Practice" ) is summarised in the Schedules to the New Trust Deed which is conlained in the Second Schedule to the Deed of Variation dated 18 August 2014. Any other charitable purposes connected with Brethren. Public benefit The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Cornmission in deciding what actwities the trust should undertake. Details of the public benefit activities undertaken by the trust are included in the annex to these financial stslements. Main Activities The Trust provide5 and maintains one gospel hall for the ligIouS activities of Christians often referred to as 'Brethren'. Details of the origins, teachings and way of Itfe of the Brethren can be found on their website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org. Meetings held at these gospel halls include the Lord's Supper (Communion). Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. Depending on the particular meeling, between 40 and 340 people normally attend these occasions. There is a structured weekty schedule of meetings held in one or more ofthe gospel halls.
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 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 tracts are provided free of charge by the Trust to such preachers. Many of them also preach the Christian gospel on the streets of Lancaster most weeks of the year. In addition to street preaching, the twst also distribLrtes gospel tracts and bibles together with a programme of providing regular packs of nutritious food and gospel literature 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 to help with Ihe distribution of food boxes. Visitors The seNices and meetings are attended by the regular congregation and many of the servFces are open to other visitors who are properfy disposed. The notice board outside the Hall welcomes visttors and displays times of Gospel Preachings along with a telephone number for those seeking further infomiation or help. Gospel Tracts, which are distribuied daily. also display this infonnation. Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material is on display al the Hall, to which visitors are free to help themselves. The life of a Christian The following points are an extract from Schedule 1 of the Trust Deed. They ouiline the way of life of the Brelhren as supported by the Holy Scriptures and how it contributes to public benefft" We seek and are encouraged to live exemplary lives in all our relationships with others in Ihe wider community {including former Brethren). in accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture (1 Tim 2..21 We regularly go out from OUT homes to preach on the streets, to distribute Christian literature and engage with the wider communty (including fom)er Brethren) in order to present elefnal salvation, available to all men by faith 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 preSeallOn and protection of the family unit is fundarnental and Children are prized as a blessing from God. (Psalm 127.'3-S).The eldedy are valued members of the communty, ft)r whom both their family and the wider community are expected to caie. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to others, and deal with all other people {including former Brethren) openly, honestly and faidy and consistent wth these principles. we should give our time, talents and money to assist those in need in the wider community, in so far as reasonable given our abililies and our available resources. (Matt 7=12. Matt 22.39, Eph 4'.28). Volunteers Silverdale 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 Trustees.
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Financial review In the year ended 5 April 2025, the Trust had a deficit of £56.121 (2024 - £83.913) incoming resour$ over resources expended. This was due to non-monelary ilems such as depreciation. Total voluntary income reiVed this year was £71,800 (2024 - £56,082). All fvnds held were unrestricted funds. Gifts totalling £13,621 were made during this year {2024'. £15,709). Reserves policy The Trustees have considered the level of reseNes they wish to retain, appropriate to the charitys needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments. The Trustees would accept a reSee policy at the end of the 2024125 period of £30.000 to be adequate. This is reviewed at the end of each financial period. At the year end, the Trust has £39.813 (2024= £30.925) free reserves and as such, the reseNes policy is being met. The Trustees aim to ensure that the charity will be able lo continue to futfil its charitable objectives even if Ihere is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expendtture, by raising a funds appeal from the congregation. The congregation is kept regularly infomied as to particular needs for funds, and other relevant matters. Funding Funding is sought through gifts and donalions from the congregation. Grants are sometimes received from other charitable Irusls with congruent objectives. Gift aid is also claimed on relevant gtfts. Risk management The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the trust 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 conlinue all the cuent activtbes. Structure, governance and management Governing document The charity is conlrolled by a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. The Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust is conslituted 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 2025 Recruitment and appointment of new trustees Trustees are selected according to their experien in specialised fields and are expected to use that experience in furthering the objects of the Trust. Checks are made lo ensure that there are no legal or other bairiers to their appointment. New Trustees are nominated by the existing trustees 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 Trust Deed and the relevant guidan for trustees published by the Charity Commission. None of the Trustees. nor any person connected wtlh them. received any remuneration or expenses from the Charity in the year ended 5 April 2025 (2024.. £nil). The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the finanryal statements were.. Mr O M Inthiley- Chair Mr T F Devenish Mr J Harrison Mr C LJames Mr E Eagle Organisational structure All major decisions, including those of a financial nature are made by the Board of Trustees at their regular meetings, which a held at monthly intervals. More minor decisions may be made by individual Trustees in their particular field of responsibility. Mr T Devenish is the Treasurer for the Trust. Wider network The Trustees maintain infomial links with similar charrties with a view to kK)oling experien considered useful in pursuing the objects of the Charity. The charity also maintains particular links with Cross Hill Gospel Hall Trust to whom il provides support and shares members of its congregation. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr T F Devenish Truslee Dated.. 26th Janua.ry. 2026
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Reporl and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Untted Kingdom Generally Accepled Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and 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 trust and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the trust for that year. 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 Charsiies SORP: make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial stalemenls., and prepare the financial statements on the going cOnM basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust and enable them to ensure triat the financial statements 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 Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. All transactions have been reviewed and approved by trustees. Mr T F Devenlsh Trustee Dated.. 26th January 2026
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 financial statements of Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust (trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025. Responsibilitios and basis of report As the trustees of the trust you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the trust's financial statements carried oui under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011. Independent examinerfs statement Your attention is drawn lo the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with Ihe Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charilies: Slatement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations but has now been wilhdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respecl.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the trust as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011. the financial statements do not accord with those records- or Ihe financial statemenls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and contenl of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Champion Allwoods Limited 2nd Floor Refuge House 33-37 Watergate Row Chester CH12LE Date-
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 71,800 56,082 Total income 71,800 56,082 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 127,921 139,995 Total expenditure 127,921 139,995 Net expenditure and movement in funds (56.121) (83,913) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 6 April 2024 4,023.509 4,107,422 Fund balances at 5 April 2025 3,967,388 4,023,509 The statement of finanaal activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes on pages 10-16 fomi part of these financial stalemenls.
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS AT5APRIL 2025 2025 2024 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets 3.927.575 3,992,584 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10 3,383 42.020 3,470 32,412 45,403 35,882 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 (5.590) (4,957) Net current assets 39.813 30,925 Total assets less current liabilities 3,967,388 4.023,509 The funds of the trust Unrestricted funds 3.%7,388 4,023,509 3.7,388 4,023,509 The notes on pages 10-16 fomi part of these finanaal statements. The financial slalements were approved by the trustees on 13th January 2026 Mr T F Devenish Trustee
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Accounting polici8S Charity inforniation The charity is controlled by a deed of trust and constitutes an urFincorporated charity. 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 wtth the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2016 under Charity registration number. 1166844. The registered office is 2 Hatlex Hill, Hesl Bank, Lancaster, LA2 6ET. 1.1 Basis of preparation The finanaal statements have been prepared in accordance with the trust's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recomfflended Practice 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)". The trust is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The trust has laken advantage of the provisFons in Ihe SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bullelin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flow5. The finanaal 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 invofved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for chartties applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Stslement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in sterfing, which is the functional currency of the trust. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial stalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern At the time of approving the financial statsments, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trusl has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. RestriGted fvnds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the trust is legally entitled to it after any perf0mlan conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on reIpt. Other donatnS are recognised On the trust has been notified of the donation, unless perf0Than conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax 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, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 10-
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Accounting policies (Continued) Donated SeiceS are recognised as income and expendilure in ihe financial statements when organisations or individuals offer their servi$ and support pro bono. The value of these donated serViS to Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust is considered to be equal to market value which Vuld be paid were the seiCe fomially procured. This includes services paid for by other trusts. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is included on an accrual basis. Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the trust to pay out resources. Charitable activibes MpriSe those costs directty attributable to the fulfilment of the tharitable objects. Support costs have been allocated belween govemance costs and other support costs. G0Veman costs comprise all cosls involving the public accountability of the tnjsl and costs related to statutory requirements. Governance and support cosls are all attributable to meeting rooms. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are inttially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on Ihe following bases= Freehold buildings Fixtures and ffttings 2% straight line 10% straigm line Freehold land is not depreciated. The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is detennined as the dttterence beeen the sale prOedS and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activlties. 1.7 Impairment of fixed assets At each reporting end date, the trust reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaiment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). 1.8 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, depK)Sits 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 botrowings in current liabilities. 1.9 Flnancial instruments The trusl has elecled to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Finanaal Instruments, and Section 12 '0ther Financial Inslruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instrumenls. Financial instruments are recognised in the tnjsvs balan sheet when the trust becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the finanaal statements, when there is a legally enfOrable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to sellle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liabilty simullaneously. 11
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Accounting policies {Contlnued) Baslc flnanclal assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequentty carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future reiptS discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic financial Ilabilitles Basic financial liabilities, induding creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instwment is measured at the present value of the ftjture payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabiltties classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities rf payment is due wilhin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction pri 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. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds general general 2025 2024 Donations and gifts Payroll giving 71,800 56,033 49 71,800 56,082 Unrestricted Unrestrrcted funds funds general general 2025 2024 Donations and gifts Non Gift Aid donations 71.800 56,033 71,800 56,033 12-
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Expenditure on Charitable activities 2025 2024 Direct costs Depreciation and impaimient Ulililies Repairs and maintenance Telephone Insurance COVID-19 Test Kits Other donalions and gifts Donated services to Cross Hill Gospel Hall Trust Training costs 66,054 25,166 8,518 1,706 3,824 65,992 25.153 17,455 1,485 2,815 6.589 2,812 12,897 1,642 11,979 1.425 120,314 135,198 Share of support and govemance costs (see note 61 Support Governance 4,523 3,084 1.563 3,234 127.921 139.995 Analysis by fund Unrestricted Funds - General 127,921 139,995 Net movement in funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is stated after thargingl(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the chartvs financial slatements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 3.084 66,054 3.234 65.992 Support costs allocated to activities 2025 2024 Support Cosls Governance costs 4.523 3,084 1.563 3.234 7,607 4,797 Analysed bet¥veen: Charitable activities 7,607 4,797 Governance costs includes payments to the accountants of £3,084 {2024 - £2.940) for independent examinalion fees. 13-
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 Trustees None of the ttustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the trust during the year. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year VRS: 2025 Number 2024 Number Total Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust relies entirely on volunteers to cary out the management. administration and general Maintenan work. The Trust has no paid staff or paid Trustees. Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its activsties because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. Tangible fixed assets Freehold Flxtures and bulldlngs fittlngs Totsl Cost At 6 April 2024 Additions 4,189,007 2,124 1,047 4,191,131 1,047 At 5April 2025 4,189,007 3,171 4,192,178 Depreciation and Impalmient At 6 April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 197,341 65,781 1,208 273 198,549 66,054 At 5 April 2025 263.122 1,481 264,603 Carrying amount At 5 April 2025 3,925.885 1,690 3.927.575 At 5 April 2024 3,991,667 917 3,992,584 The carrying value of land induded in land and buildings comprises-. 2025 2024 Freehold 900,000 900,000 Included in freehold land and buildings is a property Wtlh the Land Registy title number: LAN227459. 14-
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 10 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falling due wlthln one year. Prepayments and accrued income 3,383 3,470 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 3,084 2,506 2,940 2,017 5,590 4,957 12 Movement in funds Movement in funds Incoming r¢sour¢eB Movement in funds Incomlng r•sources Balance at 6 Aprll 2023 Balance at expended 6 Aprll 2024 Rèsources Balance at expended 5 April 2025 Unrestricted Funds 4.107.422 56.082 (139,995) 4,023.509 71,8C (127,921) 3,967,388 4,107,422 193,914 {114.315) 4.023,509 71,8CKI (127,921) 3.967,388 13 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds 2025 At 5 April 2025: Tangible assets Current assetsl(liabilities) 3.927.575 39.813 3,967,388 15-
SILVERDALE GOSPEL HALL TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025 13 Analysis of net assets between funds {Continued) Unrestricted funds 2024 At 5 April 2024: Tangible assets Current assetsl{liabilities) 3,992,584 30,925 4,023,509 14 Related party transactions During the year the trust received unconditional donations from trustees and other related parties of £Nil (2024: £9,000). 16-
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 Introduction The purpose of this report is to demonstrate how the Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust has been engaged in a range of activities in view of benefiting the public and interacting with the wider community. The Silverdale GospeL Hall Trust cares for the advancement of the Christian reLigion for the public benefit includingthe carrying on of the service of God in accordance with the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as folLowed by those Christians forming part of a world- wide fellowship known as the"Plymouth Brethren Christian Church" and any other charitable purposes connected with Brethren. The PLymouth Brethren were established in the early nineteenth century when Mr John Nelson Darby left the Anglican Church and introduced independent gatherings to learn the scriptures of the Holy Bible. Meetings were held with the Lord's Supper, the Holy Communion, being the centre of all gatherings. This fellowship became known as the"Brethren" and members now inhabit parts of North & South America, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Caribbean and Britain, forming a gLobal community. The Gospel has been held in Lancaster for over 170 years in meeting halls across the area. The SiLverdale congregation is made up of 173 members living in the Lancaster and Carnforth districts,. however with residents from the Preston area attending seNices each week, together with other visitors, numbers attending setvices regularLy approach 350 persons, ranging across aLL ages.
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 Including the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, our network also comprises of RRT (Rapid Relief Team), Campus & Co, and Oneschool Global. To find out more about our way of life, visit: htt s:l/wvvw. mouthbrethrenc The trust and members of the congregation are committed to caring for the wider community and dedicating time to public benefit activities. Our outreach in 2024-2025 included: £1000.00 donation to charity 1058 tracts given out 8 RRT events in which members of the congregation volunteered for Maintenance of public benches and litter picking in the Local area Street Preaching & Tract Distribution Members of the SilverdaLe congregation have actively continued to attend the Street Preaching every week, preaching the Gospel to the public. Free Gospel Tracts are handed out to members ofthe wider communty. The Street Preaching has been carried out for many years, and is supported by the SiLverdaLe GospeL Hall Trust with the donation of tracts. Members of the congregation continue to preach the name of Jesus and God's wonderful Gospel to the wider community in Lancaster City Centre, to present eternal saLvation to all men. In the past year, the Street Preaching attracted a total of 251 attendees, and 1058 tracts were handed out.
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 Donation to St John's Hospice St John's Hospice provides palliative care to all communities in the LocaL and surrounding areas. St John's ospice The Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust were pleased to provide this highly valued charity with a donation of £1000.00, which was greatLy received. Good Morning Mr James l am pleased to confirm receipt of your generous donation of £IOOO from The Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust. Your kindness enables us to deliver care to more families across our community, it is cherished and appreciated. With warmest wishes cltve/ Me55t7ge of thanksfrom Clore otstjohn s H05pice
SiLverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 Localworkfor Carnforth Town Council The Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust actively seek opportunities to help and support the local area, providing benefit to the public. Willing members of the congregation carried out work for the Local Carnforth Town Council on several occasions, working early and late in the day. This consisted of maintenance of public benches and Litter picking, creating a cLean & safe environment for the wider community. Member5 of the congregation working on mointerlonce of villoge benches '$+ li
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 Hello Chris. just wanted to email you to sincerely thank everyone for their efforts last night. I know that Simon Jobling abd Cllr Smith were mighty impressed with the organisation and work carried out. Perhaps we could work together on other projects in the future? Bestwishes Bob Message of thonksfrom Itxol Town Clerk
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 Cnd Hoi Iiy oith'carpets LTO . AShoMél.Inn Ireevds Notlhlid-. The obove imoge shows the streets where member5 of the congreg(rtion (below) t¢7ffied out litterpickting eorly on o Soturdtiy morning.
SilverdaLe Gospel Hall Trust PubLic Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 RELIEF TEAM The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), our Global Charity, provides meals and support to the wider community in times of need. Members of the congregation volunteered hours of aid and support for both pLanned and short-notice/reactive events, as foLIows; JULY 2024- Cumbria Fire and Rescue Training - Senied approx. 50 hot meals and drinks to the Cumbria Fire Service on a training exercise JULY 2024- Alder Hey Coniston Challenge- Served approx. 200 hot breakfast and Lunch grab bags to volunteers raising money for ALder Hey ChiLdrens Hospital o August 2024- Seaton House Fire- Served approx. 40 hot meals and drinks to the fire service at a reactive incident September 2024- Cumbria Fire and Rescue Training- Senied approx. 60 hot meals and drinks to the Cumbria Fire Serdice on a trainingexercise o October 2024- BAE Shipyard Fire - Served approx. 100 hot breakfasts and drinks to the Fire Service, Police and Ambulance crews during a reactive incident o November 2024- Police Training-served approx. 100 hot meaLs and drinks to the PoLice at a training exercise at SelLafield February 2025 - MuLti Agency Exercise - Served approx. 100 hot meals and drink to the PoLice, Fire and Ambulance seniices alongwith public volunteers at a training exercise March 2025 - Police Training Exercise- Served approx. 40 hot meals and drinks to the PoLice at a training exercise. ri
Silverdale Gospel Hall Trust Public Benefit Activity 2024- 2025 co¥aniNITI" m¥ro i iup?OXT .. The SiLverdaLe trust also provide space on the site of the main Church for storage of RRT equipment, such as the traiLer, ready for use at all times.