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.
CompleMentaryThe￿p¥ 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
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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
Unrestrict￿1
funds
Restrlcted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Last
tr*the nearest£
to nEaTest£
tofv ￿reSt £
to the nearest£
Co1￿clI0n$
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
(agreebala￿es¥rt1h weiptsand payrnent6
arxthrt($11
Unrestrict
funds
Re5tfiCted
furKIs
to I￿areste
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fund5
Details
to nearest£
to n￿rest£
B2 Other monetary assets
Fund tO￿￿1¢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
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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