CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Trustees. Annual Report for the period
From 0110712023 Perlod start date To 3010612024 Period end dats
Charlty nam•: Rochdale Hop• Chapel Heritage Centre
Charlty rngistration numbor: 1199472
Objectives and Activities
SORP relerenL¥
Para 1.17
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document
1. The restoration, maintenance and
preservation of the land and building
known as Rochdale Hope Chapel for
the benefft and use of the public.
2. The advanrAment of wblic education
and interest in the historic and
cultural signrficance of Rochdale
Hop8 Chapel.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.
P•rn 1.17AthJ
During 2023-2024 trustees have..
Obtained Listed Building Consent (LBC) for
commencing the restoration work needed on
the Rochdale Hope Chap81 Heritage Centre
(RCHCHC) to ensure that this would ba
carried out in an appropriate and
sympathetic manner.
Identified companies and individuals wth the
necessary skills and experien￿ to
undertake the work needed to meet the
requirements of the LBC. In addition to this
was sourcing specialist materials for the
renovation works such as the lime plaster,
the colour rnatched distemper paint, and
replacement windowsills. This was aided by
the RHCHC chaiman relocating to Rochdale
to oversee the works that needed to take
place.
Established links with indtviduals and
congregations worshipping in Holland who
had expressed an interest in the work of the
RHCHC by freely volunteering their time and
donating monies to the Herrtage Centre.
Developed and launched the website
promoting the work of the Charity. See..
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Obtained 'exempt status, under the Listed
Places of Worship Scheme for reclaiming
VAT on the eligible elements of the
restoration work being undertaken at the
Heritage Centre.
Established links with the Gospel Standard
Trust IGST) publications who kindly off8r8d
copies of surplus books containing links to
Rochdale and the surrounding area for the
work of the Heritage Centre. Work, in
anticipation of the opening of the Heritage
Centre in late 2024. commenced on
republishing the autobiography of John
Kershaw who was the minister of Rochdale
Hope Chapel for more than 52 years in the
19th Century In addition, the Charty has
collected a range of artefacts and
memorabilia that will be incorporated into the
Herrtage Centre exhibits.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
The Trustees Conffim that thay have paid
due regard to the public benefit a¢¢ruing
from establishing the Rochdale Hope Chapel
Herrtage Centre.
Addltional infomiatlon (optional)
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choose to Include further statements Whe￿ relevant about..
SORP ref8renc*
Not applicable
Par• 1.36
Policy on grant making
Not applicabl8
Par• 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
During this period volunteers, both from the
UK and overseas, assisted with the
restoration work including helping with
decorating, plaster, roof and window repairs,
deaning the property the maintenance of the
outside areas.
P•M 1.36
Contribution made by
volunteers
Other

Achievements and Perfonnance
The main athievement of the Charity during
this second reporting period has been
obtaining the listed building consent so that
works were able to commence on restoring
the Ro¢hdale Hope Chapel la Grade Il.
listed building) as part of the planned
opening ofthe RHCHC in late 2024. The
Herttage Centre will be a record in testimony
to the impact that nonconfomiists had on
Rochdale and the surrounding area in the
19" and 20tr1 centuries particularly in
supporting those in povety and being a
voice for the poor and needy during this
time.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the differen￿ the
harity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any WKler
benefits to Socléty as a
whole.
Por8 1.20
Wherever possible the Charity has sought to
use lo¢al and regional suppliers in the
restoration work and thereby supporting the
regional economy.
Allied to this has bean the promotion of the
RHCHC through rts website and raising
awareness by word of mouth to supporters
in the UK and Holland.
The Charity has also obtained a numb8r of
items that will b8 central to the Heritage
Centre including an original portrait of John
Kershaw, his Bible, and written material and
other items from various diverse source8
that will fom part ofthe displays at the
Heritage Centre.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
performan￿ of fundraising
aclivrties against objectives
set
Parn 1.41
Investrnent perfomance
against objectives
Pars 1.41

Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity's
finanGial posrtion at the end
of the
riod
Statement explaining th8
policy for holding reseNes
stating why they are held
Para 1.21
Income over the reporting period was in
excess of expenditure.
P•r• 1.22
This was the second year of the Charty's
activty and the intention will be, as
appropriate. to hold reserves to cover three
months o
eratin ex
nditure.
£5,313.46 in the de
osit account
Not applicable
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concem
Pbr¥ 1.22
Para 1.22
Parn 1.24
Not applicable
P¥ra 1.ZJ
None identified that the present time
Addlllonal Infomiatlon (optlonal)
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choose to indude further statements wh8re relevant abo(rt'.
Donations from individua18 and other
chanties
The charity's principal
Sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
P•rn 1.47
Any surplus monies are held in the CAF
Bank Gold Account
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted
P•rn 1.48
Ensuring SLfficient numbers of trustees with
an appropnate skills and experien￿ base
A description of the principal
risks facing the charrty
Parnl46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of gov8ming document
' li￿51 dLed ro.. al C,hart￿r.
How is the charity
nstituted?
,'e g ijnincorporated
association. CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Porn 125
ConstitutFon
Para 1.25
Charitable Incorporat8d Organisation
P¥rn125
All trustees appointed every three years.
New twstees identified and invtted by the
truste8s to serve on the Board Of Trustees
Addltlonal Inforniation (optional)
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choose to include further statements where relevant about..
The current trustees have been imposed for
two years and the rota for re-election will
commence in June 2024.
Policies and pro￿lureS
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Par8 1.51
If and when new trustee$ are appointed,
existing trustees will follow best practice and
draw on the experienc8 of one of the
trustees in their involvement in ￿¢rurting and
inducting new trustees to two other charities
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
ne￿Ork with which the
charity works
P•rn 1.51
None at the present time
Relationship ￿1th any related
parties
P•r• 1.51
No ￿pOrtable serious incidents orxurred
during this reporting period
other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charil
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
Rochdale Ho
Cha
l Herita
e Cent
1199472
7 High Firs Gardens, Halterworth, Romsey, Hampshire S051

Names of the charfty trustees who manage the charlty
Dates acted If not for whole
Truste• name
Office (51 ary}
Name ot person lor body) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
Roland Knight
Michaèl Riley
Mich￿1 Ridout
Chaiman
Treasurer
10
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
Dlr¢¢tor n•m•
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding trtle lo yoperty b81onging to th8 Chanty
Tr￿0t*? narne
Dat•a #eted If not for whol•
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacrty
Name and objects of the
chanty on whose behaw the
assets are held and how this
falls wilhin the custodian
charity's obj'ects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charrty's own assets

Addltlonal Infomiation loptional)
Names and addresses of advlsers (Optional infomiation)
Type of
Name
Address
adviser
Namo of chief oxgcutlve or names of senlor staff m8mbors {Optlonal Infomiatlon)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non4isclosure of ke
NiUNot appllcable
rsonnel details
Other o
tional informatlon
Declaratlons
The trustees declare that they have approved the tru$t••s' report above.
Slgned on behalf of the charlty's tru8teos
Slgnaturnl8)
Full name(s
Posltlon (eg Secretary.
Chair, etc)
Roland Laurence Knight
Michael David Ridout
Chaimian
Treasurer
Dats
April 112025

Rochdale Hope Chapel Heritage Centre {Charity No. 1199472)
Statement of financlal actFvltSes
for the year ended 30 June 2024
301C612024
2024
301C612024
2024
Incoming Resources
Donations
Grants
Other
Interest Current AJC
Interest Deposit Alc
£17,505.18
£16,522.00
£2,385.08
£12.74
£61.85
£36,486.85
Resources Expended
Repairs and Renewals
Utilrtie8
Administration
Bank Charges
Foreign Payment Charge
Websrte
Equipment
Travel
Subsistence
£21.450.91
£708.91
£774.00
£60.00
£78.00
£392.80
£904.79
£824.65
£403.05
£25,397.11
Net Incomingl(Outgoing Resou￿03 for the Year
£11,089.74
Fund Balance blf
Fund Balanc8 cjf
£559.59
£11,649.33
Rep￿sented by
Current Account
Deposit Account
£6.335.87
£5,313.46
£11.649.33
Prepared and signed by.. Michael David Ridout (Trusteerrreasurer)
Date: 10-April-2025
Countersigned by: RolarKI Laurence Knigm (Trusteelchainnan)
Date= 11-April-2025

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examinerfs report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
Rochdale Hop8 Chapel Hertiage Centre
On accounts for th• year
onded
30 June 2024
Charity no
lif any)
119947
Set out on pages
One
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
chanty (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 30 106 12024.
Rèsponsibilitles and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance wtlh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
('t￿ 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
und8r section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter8 have
examiner's statement come to my attention in conne¢tion wrth the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordanc8 with section 130
of the Charities A¢X', or
the a¢¢ounts did not ac(x)rd with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicabl8 requirements
conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Arxounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a Irue 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 te drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned:
Date:
1110412025
Name:
Paul Cooper
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
(if anyl:
ICAEW
Address:
49d Middleton Way, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SU
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete If the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern
(see CC32, IndeFendent examination of charty accounts: directions and
guidance for examiners).
Glve here brlef details of
any itoms that the
examiner wlsh88 to
dlsclose.
IER
Oct 2018