Charity registration number". 1201477 Ashgrove Trust Annual liewrt and Financial Stat¢m¢ots for the Year End¢d 5 April 2025 Ashgrove Trust Contents (continued) Reference 2nd Admioistrative Details Trnstees, Report 2to6 Statement of Tru5te¢s' Responsibilities Independent Exatninerf5 Report Statement of Financial ActlVLties Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 15 Ashgrove Trust Referenee and Administrntive DetY4ils Cbsirmgn Peter James Trustees Stephen Robins Edward Swartson Marcus Evans Peter James Ch*rity Registration Number 1201477 Princip•l Office 3 Tyn-y-coed Road P¢ntyrch Cardiff CF15 9NP Actountgnt Hinton Abbott A¢¢ountanis Swindon SN27RR Page I Ashgrove Trust Trustee5' Report The trllstees present their report along Wlth the fjnancial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2025. The financial siatements Ilave been prepared in ac¢oidance with the aceounting polieies set out on page 11-12 and comply with the TTUSt Deed and applicable law. Structure? governAnc¢ and mgryAgement Governing dd¢&pnehl Th¢ Charity is an unincorpoTated trnst constituted by a Deed of Trust dated 12 May 1982. most re¢etttly amended by Deed of Variation dat¢d 15 August 2014. The Trust was registered with the Charity Coinmission for England And Wales on 3rd January 2023 under Charity Registratiotl Number. 1201477 RecNiilRnÉnl omd uppoéftrmehl oJtrtsstees The names of the Trustees who have served during rhe year and $in¢e the y¢ar end are set out on page l. None of tlie Trustees, nor any person coDne¢ted with Ihetn. received any rtmuner8tiotJ or expenses frojn the Charity in the year ended 5 April 2025 (2024.. £Nill. The Trust op¢rates three Gospel Halls and Trustees are chosen from among the regular congregation of the hftll5. New Trustees are nominatcd by thc existing Trustees or by the congregation and must be appointed by utlaniinous r¢solution of ihe ¢ongr¢gaiion. They ar¢ selected according to their skills and experience and are expected to use both in furthering lh¢ obj¢¢ts of lh¢ Charity. Che¢ks ar¢ mad¢ to ensure the Trustees, eligibility to act and incoming Tiuslees are made awaTe of their re$portsibililie$ by the existing Trustees, who ensure that new Trustees read the Trust Deed and relevant Charity CotnJni$5ion guidan¢e. Wider nelwork The Trustees maintain infornial linL% with similar charitL¢5 Wlth a vi¢w to pooling ¢xperien¢e considered ugeful in pursuin8 the objects of the Charity. The Charity also maintaiiis particular links wth Cardiff Gospel Hall Triist, with whi¢h it shares memb¢rs of its congregation. Rtsk mont7kement The Trustee5 have id¢nlifL¢d atHI r¢vi¢wed th¢ inajor risk5 to Ivhi¢h the Chaiity is ex]x)sed and eonfjnn that they have established systems or procedures Èo manag¢ and mitigate those risks. Objectives and *ctivlties Objects The charitable purp05C5 of the Charity are the advan¢em¢nt of the Christian religion for the public bcncfit, including by the carrying on of the service of God in accordance with th¢ Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible as followed by ihose Christian$ forming part of the world-wide fellowship known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church {Ihe"Br¢thren"l and any other charitable purposes connected with Brethren. The eore do¢trine of the Brethren and proper pra¢ti¢es in furtherance of Certain aspects of doctrine are summarised in two schedules to the Trust Deed. Public benefit The tTUStees ¢tsnfirn) that they have ¢omplied with their duty under secthon 4 of the Charlties Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity CoTllmis5ion'sg¢neral guidart¢¢ Eo ¢hariies on publi¢ ben¢fit. Page 2 Ashgrove Trust Trustees, Report (Continued) adivilies and tTchievemenls The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls where religious mcelin8s are held by the local Brethren community. Details of the origins, tcachings and way of lif¢ of the Brethren un be found on th¢ website plymouthbrethrenchristianchllrch. org and in the s¢hedules to the T￿￿t Deed. As a ¢haTitabl¢ Christian org3DlSatJon. w¢ carry out a numb¢r of task5 to assLSt mankind in variou5 Ways. Both time and tnoney are given to Provide a beneflt to those around us in need. Charitable Benefjt Report for Ashgrove G()spel Hall Trust Overview The Ashgrowe Gospel Hall Trust has proudly 5UPPOrted the Rapid R¢lief Teatn {RRTI, a separate thaTity throughout the past year, faGilitating nuzneTOUS chaTltabl¢ actiytties airned at uplifting our local communities. This report highlights key initiatives undertaken by the RRT, showcasing our commitment to serving those in need in Newport nd Cardiff. Police and Mountain Rescue Training Support Date.. 5 Novembcr 2025 location.. Sugar Loaf Mountain RRT Cardiff PTovided ¢a¢eiing And logistical support to Police and Mounrain Rescue teams during o series of five training exercises conducted on Sugar Loaf Mountain. Thes¢ exercise5 We￿ designed to ¢nhance operational readiness in challenging terrain. RRT'S involvement ensured that participants were adequately 5UPPOrt¢d throughout the duration of the training, allowing crEJergency personnel to focus fully on skill development and preparedne5S. A&E Appreciation Week- Royal GlamOr￿n Hospjtsl {2 ¢vents on the same day) Date.. 14 O¢tober 2025 Locatiot).. Roy21 Glamorgan Hospital As part of A&E Appreciation Week, RRT CarditTsupported hospiial statTduring a morning and evening event at the Royal Glamorgart Hospital. Volunteers provided refreshments artd PTacii¢al support as a geswre of re¢ognitiort for the detnanding and often high-pressure role5 undertaken by A&E professionals. This initialive aimed to express gratitude and reinforce community appreciation for frontline healthcare workers. Avon & Somerset Police Training Events Dates.. 14 and 24 November 2025 Location.. Cardiff White Water Rafting Centre RRT Cardiff wttrked in partnership with Avtsn & Somersei Poli¢e to support n¥0 significant training ¢xer¢ises held at the Cardiff White Water Rafiing Centre. Tl)ese events fomed part of ongoing professional development for emergency responders. RkT's contribution strengthened inter-agency collaboration and siipported the effective delivery of realistic training scenarios, ultimately contributing to improved public safety outcomes. HM Coastguard Training Event Date.. 25 Jiitt¢ 2025 Location.. Cardiff White Water Rafting Centre RRT Cardiff provided support to HM Coastguard personnel durin8 a scheduled training exercis¢. This engagement fomed pan of the ¢¢2m's wider eommitment tr> supporting emergency servtces through practlC21 assistatt¢e and ¢ommunity partnership. Th¢ pre9¢nc¢ of RRT volunteeis ensured that pattieipants were well supported throughout the exercise. CEO Sleepoui Dai¢.. 2 May 2025 Page 3 Ashgrove Trust Trustees, Report (continued) Location.. Cardiff Castle RRT Cardiff volunt¢er5 5UPPOrted the CEO Sleepout initiative ai Cardiff Castle, at) eveni aimed at raising awareness and funds to address homelessness. Volunteers provided breakfast to participants at th¢ ¢onclvsioii of tlic slecpout. contributing to the welfare of attendees and supporting the broader obje¢tives of The evcnt. Major In¢ident Exer¢is¢- Cardiff Central Railway Station Date." 23 January 2025 Location.. Cardiff Central Railway Station RRT Cardiff supported the British Transport Police dI￿]rtg a large-s¢ale major incident training ¢xeiris¢ held at Cardiff Central Railway Station. The exercise involved over 100 Yolunteers sitnulating crowd management and emergency r¢spons¢ scenarios. RRT provided an evening meal for all paNi¢ipanis, ensuring welfaTe needs were met during this complex and demanding ¢xer¢ise. Itnpart The activities undertaken by the Ashgrove Trust, through its support of the Rapid Relief Team Cardiff, have delivered meaniJigfi]I benefits to individual$ and organisations within the local communiry. By providing meals. refreshments. and practical assistance, the Trust has helped alleviaie immediate welfare needs and supported the effective delivery of training 2nd chariiabl¢ iniiiatives. Coll#boTation with ttn¢rg¢ncy services has further eontributed to e￿h4￿Ced eommllrtity resJlien¢¢, safety, and PTepaTethiess. Acknowledgements The Ashgrove Trust extends its sincere thanks to all RRT volunteers, partner organisations, and commllnity metnbe15 who generously contributed their time, skills, and resources t[￿oUghOUt 2025. Their commitment at)d dedication are essential to the success of these initiatives and to the ongoing delivery of charitable support within the community. Conclusion The Ash8rov¢ Trust remains ￿1]Y committed io supporting The Rapid Reli¢f Team in its ¢haritsble and community-fo¢used a¢iiviti¢s. Through ¢ontinu¢d partnership, volunt¢¢r engag¢Tn¢nt, and s¢rvi¢e delivery. the Trust will s¢ek to build upon th¢ positive impact achieved in 2025 and to continue providing practscal as5iStanc¢ and hope to th05¢ in need acros5 the region. Impact The activities undenaken by the A$hgTove Gospel H311 Trust hav¢ $ignificanily imp8¢ted th¢ Itv¢s of many individuals within our community. By providing meals and support to the hom¢less, we have helped alleviate some of the imniediatE hardships they fa¢¢. Additionally. our collaboration with ¢m¢rg¢ncy 5¢rvic¢s ¢nhanr¢5 community safety and prepaT¢dne55. showcasin8 our dedication to the welfare of all citizens. Acknowledgments We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers, and ￿Mm￿nity men)ber$ who contributed their time 2nd resour¢es to make these initiaiives possible. Your support is invaluable in helpithg us achiev¢ tsur mi9S10tt. Conclusion The Ashgrove Gospel Hall Trust remains committed io supporting the Rapid Relief Team in its charitable endeavours. Together, we will ¢ontinue io make a positive impaci on our lo￿] ¢ommuniti¢s. offering assistan¢e and hope io those who need it most. Plans for Future Periods Pa8¢ 4 Ashgrove Trust Trustees, Report (continued} The Ashgrov¢ Gospel Hall Trust remains committed to supporting the Rapid Relief T¢am in it5 ¢h2ritable end¢avour5. Together. we will continue to make a positive impact ot) our local communities, offering assi5taDce and liope to those who need it rnost. Despite the increased cost of energy, the trustees feel that ¢hes¢ increased Costs are not significantly impacting on the ability of the charity to continue as a going ¢on¢ert). Meeling5 Meetings held at the Gospel ha115 include the Lord'5 Supper {Communion}, Gospel preachings, Bible readings and B2bl¢ addresses. There is a structtired weekly schediile of meetings and, depending on the partiGiilar Tt2eeting, between 40 and 600 people norn)ally attend these o¢¢asions. The ineetings are altended by the regu12r cot)gregation and most are open to other properly dispos¢d vi5jtors. The notice boaTd oiitside th¢ Hall w¢lcon]es VLSLtOT5 and di5pl&ys the times of (iospel preachings, along with a ielephone nutnb¢r for ih05e seeking further information or help. Gospel tracts, which are distributed by street preachers. also display this information. Bibles and an extensive range of other Christian reading material are on display ai th¢ halls and visitors are free to help themselves. Spreorfing ihe Gospel message andihe Ilfe ofa Chris1iR The Gospel halls are a base frotn which the regular congregation and others who attend the meetings ar¢ en¢ourag¢d to spread th¢ Christian Gospel. in word and deed. M¢mber5 of the congregation participate in a pro8ramme of street preaching and Gospel tracts are provid¢d free of charge by the Charity to such preachers to be handed out to int¢r¢st¢d m¢mb¢rs of the publi¢. In carrying out this work, Ihe ¢ongregation Considers iiself io be living out its faith in practi¢e, ￿ particularly ex¢inplified ill the following extract from the s¢hedule io the Tnssi Deed on living a Christian life.. We seek and are enGoura(p¢d to live ¢x¢tnplary Iivcs in all our relationship5 Wjth others tn the wider community lin¢luding former Brethren). in accordance with the t¢achin8s of Holy ScriptlLre11 Tim 2..21. We regularly go out from our homes to preach on ihe stre¢ts. to distribute Christian liieratur¢ and ¢ngag¢ with the wider community lincludtng former Brethren) in order to present eternal salvation, available ¢0 all men by faith in Jesus Christ.12 Tsm 4..21. We seek as members of the public to lead Christian live5 as husbands and wives, parents, children. employers, employets and nei8hbour5. (Col 3..22-25, Col 4..11. The preservation and protection of the family unit js fijndamental and children 2re prized as a blessing from God. (Psalm 127..3-5). The elderly art valued members of the community, for ithom botli their family and th¢ wider community are Expected to Care. Holy Scripture commands us to be good neighbours to others. and deal with all other people (including former Brethr¢nl openly, honestly and fairly and consistent with these prin¢iples, we should give our time. talents and money to assist those in n¢¢d in th¢ wider community, in so far as reasonable given OUT abilities and our available resour¢es. (Matt 7..12, Matt 22..39, Eph 4..28I. Page 5 Ashgrove Trust Trustees, Report {continued) Funding Funding is sought through gifts from the congregation and Gift Aid is claimed on eligible donations. Funding is sometimes received from other charitable trusts with complementary objectives. Fill&￿<1￿1 review ltt the year ended 5 April 20?5 ilie Trust has a defjcit of £21.33012024'. 5urplu5 of £9,I701 of incoming resource5 over resources expended. The reason for a deficit was due to non-cash items such as depreciation. Total voluntary income received this year was £27,203 compared to £47,406 in the previous year. Reserve.¥poli¢y Th¢ TTUStees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain. appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial cornmitments. The Trustees consider that no reserves policy j5 needed as expenditure is very minimal and infrequent. The Trnstees aim to ensure that the charity will be able to continue io fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure, by raising a funds appeal. Free r¢s¢ryes at the year end were £Nil12024'. £Nill 30 Jan 2026 The annual report w&$ approved by the trustees of the charity tsn .................... and signed on its behalf by-. 54.FL.. R.U. Irf5 Mr.fjTeNtrR TrjSobJii&.