CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 January 2024 Charity name: Henley Gospel Trust (also known as Trinty at Four) Charity registration number: 1178370 To 31 Dernber 2024 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The purpose ot the CIO is. for the F)ublic benefi( the advancement of the Christian faith in suth ways as the Trustees shall from "me to time decide. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public b8nefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Weekly Sunday Worship Services for the community (called Trinity at Foufl. A weekly mid-week grcNJp for babies and pre-schoolers and Iheir carers. Mid-week youth group5 (primary and secondary school age). Involvement irb assemblies at local primary schools. Educational courses for those exploring the Christian faith and to help parents in the c(Mnmunity. Community events around the principal Christian festivals - Christmas and Easter PracticJ short-term, support for people facing financial hardship Financiai support for organisations providing practical support centred arourNI the Christian fwth in the UK and oversea& Support for indivwjuds experiencing rinancial hardship Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance Para 1.18 When planning activitie5 for the year. the Trustees and the ministry team at Trinity at Four have considered the Commission's
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancemenl of religion. Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievetnents of the charity. identifying Ihe difference the charity's work has made to the eircurnstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 (her 2024, attendance at church services remained static lan average of 111 in 2024 compared lo 112 in 20231. partUlar achievements and activities of note include: A suwe5sful repeat of Well-attered community event5 over Christmas and Easter The continued populartty of our mid-week smdl group5 and youth activitie5. A well-attended church 'getaway' day in September 2024, which worked well in r&gathering people after the busy summer holidays. Consolidation of the work of an a$slate minister for children/young people Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Henley Gospel Trust had total receipts of £156.564, payments of £176,242, and positwe DanK oaiance ot £74.592 at year end. Expenditure was largely made up of the running costs of Trinity at Four. statement explaining the policy for holding reseNes stating why they are held Para 1.22 As many of our costs are lixed (e.g. salaries), I the Trust looks to hold 3 months ol operating I costs as reserves lo manage any reduction in I receipts. This 15 held in the Trust's bank account The Trust achVed this objective in 2024. Amount of resetves held Para 1.22 There was £74,592 in the bank account at the year end. The policy requires £59.679, based on our forecast dget for the year.
The i1rease in reserves was primarity down to addlliLaI generous gNing by donors and the intrlUction of new way of dgetIng based on data-informed forecasts Reasons for holding zero reserves Para 1.22 N/A Details of fund materialty in deficit Para1.24 NIA Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a wing concern Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You may ch¢)ose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charitrfs principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Receipts were largely made up of regular giving by members of the congregation, including Gift Aid. Gmng wa5 down by £23.935 on 2023. Much of the charl5 activities will be transferring to another charity. The Parochical Church Council IPCCI of Henley on TharrS Holy Trinity from 1 January 2025, including the TUPE transfer of stalf. This is a Strateg move on the part of ix)th charities. The fctus of 2025 i&. Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 To make the transition as $n)th as possible for staff and congregation Support the PCC with embedding its new responsibilities as Trustees into its day- to-day operations PfOVKle transition arrangements within HGT tor new trustees, and work to repurpose the charivs work across Henley Tharnes and the wider region As our income has been directly linked to giving by members of the congregation who vlill now primarily switch to the PCC. our primary risk would be a complete cessation of A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46
Structure, Governance and Management Type of governing document Para 1.25 Constitution How is the charity con5tiluted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporaled Organisation Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to app(Mnt one or more trustees Para 1.25 Elected by a majority of existing Trustees Reference and Administrative details Charity name Henley Gospel Trust Other name the charity uses Trinity at Four Registered charity number 1178370 Charity's principal address 29 Gainsborough Hill. Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1ST Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Nam8 of r$On (or Ixjdyl entitled to appoint trustee (if any) Election by majority Trustee name Olfice frf any) Dates aGted if nol for whole year David Guillebaud Chwr Ruth Chadwick Trustee ElectK>n by majority Duncan Carter Trustee Election by majority Andrew Kearns Trustee Election by majority Abi Chambers Trustee Election ty majority
Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees report above. Signed on behaif of the charity's Trustees. Signature(s) Full name{s) Christopher Stamp Position Chair of the Trustees Date 6 November 2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WAiES Charity Name Henley Gospel Tntst No Ilf any) 1178370 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the poriod from 01-Jan-24 31-Jon-24 To Uni•&trickd funds Endowm4nt funds funds Total lunds Last y•ar to th• n•arMt£ to th• n•arn¥¢f A1 Recei Voluntary receipts RecÈiplS from charrt4trÈ he5 Other Income 151.189 2.074 2.V41 1TS,604 4.718 651 2,074 2,821 tota AR) 156.564 180.973 A2 Asset and invèstm•nt sal•*. Is•• t•bl•l. 156,5fj4 JPa Qnts Chant8ble p8wneni$ OtherexFenses 34,303 141.939 34.303 141.939 23.061 132,602 Sub total 17¢242 155.16J A4 Asset and investment urchases see tsblè Sub lolal 176.242 176.242 155,663 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last ypar gnd Cash funds this year end 19,67 19,678 25.310 19.67 19.678 25,310 CCKX R1 %toun15 ISSI 0511112025
Unrestricted fund$ to Maf•8t£ Restricted funds Endowmènt funds Categories D8lai15 to mare5t£ to arst£ B1 cash funds 8aDk 74.305 sd0 287 Total eash funds 74.$92 6)) OK Unrestricted funds to ro•r•st£ Rèstricted funds oare5t£ Endowmont funds to neaTest£ Detai15 B2 Othor monotsry a$sgts Fund to CDSt l¢Jptiwl Curr•nt val nal DetaTrls B3 Investment ass•ts Fund to whkh wtb Cuyrnnt onal Detsil$ Minisw$ HQA8 ccrttl0pknI B4 Assets r•tainod for the ¢haritys own u$è Fund towhlth ILqb ntd onal Whon du• tlonal Dotails 85 Liabilities Signed by one or trustee5 on ¢haM Of all the tyuste¢$ Signature Print Name Date of roval SILI I CCXX R2 ISSI 0511112025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees HENLÈY GOSPEL TRUST On accounts for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity no (if any 1178370 Set out on pages (remèmber to indude thp pag* nLimbers ol a(IdKknal sheetsi I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust'} for the year ended 31J1212024:'-;,., . As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ( the Act">. Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llb) of the Act. Independent I examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (gtkeFth sdese•' which gives me cause to 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 accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning Ihe 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 fairf 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 attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper underslanding ofthe accounts to be reached. Please el e the words in th8 brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 0311112025 Name: COLIN PARDOE FCA Relevant professional qualification{sl or body (if any): INsTUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGALN D AND WALES IER Oct 2018
Address: 37 FRASER CLOSE, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX CM2 OTD Section B Disclosure. Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of Gharity aGcounts.' directions and guidance for exarninersl. Give he brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018