Trustee< Annual Report for the perlod From: 9 June 2023 to: 31" March 2024 Charity Name: Heaven On Severn Charity Regisb3ti0n Number: 1203493 Objectives and Activities SORP IFRS 1021 The objectives of the Charitsble Incorporated Organisation are.. l. To advance the religion of Spiritualism for the public benefit in Bewdley and other parts of the UK or the world that the chartty trustees may from time to time think fit, and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of ErEland and Wales and are connected wsth the work of the charity. 2. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society- 3. The promotion for the public benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation land in particular Bewdley) by the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large or those who by reason of their youth. age. infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances, have need of such facilities. Heaven On Severn became a registered charity on 9 June 2023. During the financial reporting period up to 31" March 2024, the Trustees were able to work towards the first two of the charitable objectives. During this time period they continued to hire a local community centre (which they were able to purchase on 29th August 20241 in order to provide a location for Spirituallst Church services. The congregation has continued to increase in numbers for both the Divine services and the Healing services. The Ministers of the church have worked with the community. for example, by providing funeral services at the local crematorium, undertaking services at other nearby Spirttualist Churches and sick visits to local hospitals. The church services provide 8 Yaluable means of connecting with, and providing social inclusion for, anyone who is at risk of becoming socially excluded, due to illness, inlirmity* age etc. In addition to the church services, several social events have been organised, to encourage those who do not have a religious belief to engage with others in their local community, for example at an afternoon tea, complementary therapy training event or workshop. Where Trustees are aware of those experiencing financial difficulties, attendance at these social or training events may be at a reduced cost or free of charge, to ensure that everyone who would benetit from attending, has the chanceto do so. The Trustees acknowledge the valLEable contribution made by the team of healers who volunteer to provide their healing services, free of charge. Each healer has undergone a lengthy period of training and is fully insured wlth the appropriate National He41ing body. The Trustees have undertaken their duties with regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Achlevements and Pe¥fomiance ISORP FRS 102) The Charity has organised monthly Divine Church Services. advancing the religion of Spiritualism. Attendance at these services has increased. Free spiritual healing 15 available after each Divine Service. Healing contributes to the physical. mentsl and emotional wellbeing of the congregation and is a key tenet of the religion. It is free of charge. The charity has organised a monthly none/multi4enominational Healing Service that is open to any person who would like to promote their own health and wellbeing. It is free of charge. Attendance at the Healing Services has increased. A monthly Spiritual Development circle is available to anyone who would like to develop their own awareness of Spiritual topics and Spiritual gifts. The circle is well attended and participants welcome the opportunity to meet with like minded students, in a safe and encouraging environment. Two afternoon teas were organised. encouraging social inclusion amongst those at rlsk of social exclusion. They included those with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, very speclali5ed dietary requirements, age related frailty, and cognitive impairment. The events were so popular, they will be repeated in the next financial year. The Ministry team, all of whom are trained and ordained volunteers, have worked to comfort the bereaved, to offer support to those in need and to advance the rellglon of Spiritualism through their work in Spiritualist Churches across the UK. Many hundreds of people have benefited from the work they have done. CompleMentaryThep¥ Training Events and the Healing and Wellbeing Workshop have allowed groups of student5 to progress their knowledge of healingi or to give a safe space for the development of personal wellbeing. Events and Workshop5 are always well attended and competitively priced to encourage engagement. The trustees recognise that the achievements and performance information follows the guldance given by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Financial Review The charity has been fundraising for many years, in order to achieve its goal to pur¢ha5e a building from where it can provide a safe Space for its own charfcable activities, and that ¢an be hired by other local community groups who need a suitable venue to run their own activities. The position in the accounts reflect5 the fund raising that ha5 taken place for 17 years and includes a legacy from a member of the congregation. Currentlytr the majority of the Charity income is from donations received via the Church collection plate, organised events and donations f rom individuals. The funds will allow us to purchase the Wribbenhall Community Centre from the Community Housing Group• part of Wyre Forest District Council. The cost of the building is £70,000, and we are holding E7,000 to cover the solicitors, fee5. We are aware that the building is in need of a substsntial upgrade and will continue to fund raise to cover some of these future costs. on the building is in our possession the Trustees will seek other sources of funding, for example, grants from the National lottery. Followingthe purthase. therewill be a modest income from renting the premisesto community groups.
The Trustees have declded that there should always be a tinancial reserve of £10,000 in the bank to cover any emergencies that may arise. The charity is registered for Gift Aid and at the time the accounts have been prepared, we ère awaiting conformatton from HMRC of the total entitlement for this tinancial year. The accounts have been prepared by Bridgepoint Accountants, 16 New Street. Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UW. Structure, Governano and Management Heaven On Severn is a Charitable Incorporatsd Organisation whose only voting member5 are its charity trustees I'Foundation' Constitution). Trustees are selected according to their ski115, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. Heaven On Severn has three trustees, each of whom will seNe for three years from the time of their appointment. Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: Heaven On Severn Registered Charity Number." 1203493 Charity's principal address: 29. Belvedere Crescent, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 IJX Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity l. Janet Higginbotham, Chaiman, 9 June 2023 to present 2. Isabel Chapman. 9, June 2023 to present th 3. David Duffy Herbert, 9 June 2023 to present day. There are no Corporate trustees. No trustees hold a title to property belonging to the charity No funds are held as custodian trustees on behalf of others. Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. signed on behalf of the charity's tru5tee5 Slgnature Full name xJthJri •iQ<.LJ Lryrfrt04 Position /Tr¥L£f£ Date 911
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Heaven on Sèvèrn 1203493 Receipts and ayments accounts 0110412024 CC16a For the period from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestrict1 funds Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last tr*the nearest£ to nEaTest£ tofv reSt £ to the nearest£ Co1clI0n$ Raffle Sales Donations Evttnts Psythic New& 1,096 1.701 686 685 77 Sub fotal(Gross income for AR) 8N04 A2 Asset and investment sales 15ee table). Sub total ents Medium Roorn Hire Insuranc Sundri Psythic Nth8 Lpgal Fees Snwll equiprrwnt 628 138 36 63 3,269 870 138 36 63 3,269 870 Sub total A4 Asset and Investment urchases, see table Sub total SA35 5,436 of r•¢olpts/(paJrynents) A5 Transfers between funds 6 Cash fundg last year end Cash tunds Ihis year end 2,969.12 77,575 102,500.45 27.895 2,969 102,300 105870 77,575 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI C7101r2025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted funds funds to neare6t£ Endowment funds Catego¥ies Details to nearestt to rLgrÈst£ B1 Cash funds Bank 27,895 77,575 Total cash funds 27,896 77.575 (agreebalaes¥rt1h weiptsand payrnent6 arxthrt($11 Unrestrict funds Re5tfiCted furKIs to Iareste Endowment fund5 Details to nearest£ to nrest£ B2 Other monetary assets Fund tO1¢h asset belon Currthtvalue ional Details CostloOionall Fund to whirh asset belo Current value Details C05t (Wionall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to wl¥¢h Arnourrt due &n due onal Detai15 ¢ty)urrtan B5 Liabilities Unr*sty¢tsd 200 Swned by onè or Iwo ttusteeson behalfof all the trustees Date of roval Sgnature Print Name Janet Hi intrntham CCXX R2 acwunts ISSI 07101r2025