Brooklands Gos el Centre Trustees Report for the 12 month period ended 5 April 2023 Signed on behalf of the Trustees William McNau hten Brooklands Gos el Centre Trustees Report for the 12 month period ended 5 April 2023 The Trustees of Brooklands Brethren Assembly (the Assembly) subrnit their annual report and financial th statement fr)r the 12 month period ended 5 April 2023. Reference and Admlnistrative details Charity name and Number Brooklands Brethren Assembly Iknown as Brooklands Gospel Centrel Registered Charity NIC 103022 HMRC Charity Reference No. XN 48584 Address Correspondence Address Brooklands Crescent 34 Greengraves Road Dundonald BT16 2PJ Dundonald Trustees Robert Hair Philip Magee Edward Mclntosh William McNaughten Andrew Morrison William Patterson Ernest Russell Norman Wilson Elders William McNaughten Norman Wilson Bankers- First Trust Bank Independent Examiner- Denise Teer FCA Solicitors- Hewitt & Gilpin Solicitors. Thomas House, 14-16 James Street South, Belfast BT2 7GA. Brooklands Gos el Centre Structure. Governance and Management th The Assembly is an independent local church constituted by a Trust Deed executed on 10 February 1976. Although the Trustees have legal responsibility for the affairs of the Assembly. the day-to-day spiritual care and practical matters are overseen by the Elders. The Trustees meet at least once per year and the Elders meet at least once per month to discuss Assembly matter5. The Trust Deed provides for the appointment, retirement, and removal of Trustees. th The Assembly registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 25 August 2015. The Assembly has appointed Denise Teer FCA as honorary independent examiner of the financial statements. The Trustees would thank Denise for her willingness to fulfil the role and for the time taken to examine the A55embly record5 and prepare her report. Risk Flnancial - The Assembly relies entirely on the income received from freewill offerings, wlthout which the Assembly would not be able to achieve its charitable objectives. These offerings are sufficient to cover the costs associated with the current level of activities, however. should there be a reduction in offerings, the Trustees would implement a cost reduction programme to ensure the financial stability of the Assembly. The Assembly also hold5 cash reserves to meet unexpected necessary expenditure. The Trustees are thankFul for the continued generous level of giving by the members. Reputatlonal- Activities with children constitute the main risk. This is mitigated through a Child Protection Policy which is 3Ctively and routinely monitored. Health - As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Assembly contlnued to implement a Covid Protection Policy based on a detailed Risk Assessment which wa5 kept under continual review. Objectlves and Activltles The Trust was established for the advancement of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the public in accordance with biblical principles and practi￿ {as outlined in the First Schedule of the Trust Deed). The Trust considers that promotion of the Christian faith has a transformative and beneficial effect on society both locally and worldwide. The Assembly organises a range of artivities including (but not restricted tol- Celebration of the Lord'5 Supper Prayer Meetings Bible Teaching & Bible Studies Public services for the explanation of the teachings of Jesus Christ Reports of missionary activities within UK and abroad Childre activities Ladieactivities including fellowship and craft. Brooklands Gos el Centre The Assembly provides financial and practical support to 3 number of Christian workers within the UK and abroad. Achievements and Performance The objectives of the Assembly are spiritual and qualitative and are therefore, in many respett5, difFicult to measure. However, the following comments are worthy of consideration". The Assembly has been pleased to share the Gospel in a variety of ways, within its own buildin& with adults and children. During the year there have been regular attendances at these meetings and the Assembly engages with the local community to encourage others to avail of the opportunity to attend and benefit. The Assembly continues to support missionary attivities in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. To assist in promoting good communlty relatlons, and support the legal authorities, the Assembly regards the encouraging of good Christian ethical behaviour as 3n important part of all teaching and this applies to both adult and children's attivities. The Assembly make5 gifts in cases of identified needs both locally and internationally, including disaster relief. The Assembly has had regard to the statutory guidance in respect of the Public Benefit Requirement published by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Flnancial Review The Trustees are content with the financial results for the year with a surplus cash position of £4,285 being recorded12020 breakeven). The Assembly contnues to maintain a healthy cash position {£33.189 at the year- endl. An annual report is delivered to the Assembly to explain in detail the income and expenditure associated with the operations of the Assembly. The Trustees have established the position of Treasurer for the Assembly which is held by a suitably qualified and experienced person. Controls are in place to manage the finances and help to prevent andlor detett fraud or error. Management accounts are reported quarterly to the Elders for approval. Taxatlon Status The Assembly. being a charity recognised by the HMRC. has no liability to taxation an its charitable activities.