The Clive West Memorial Trust Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 May 2024 The trustees. who are also the direciors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 May 2024. Reference and admlnlsiratlve detalls Reglstered charlty name The Clive West Memorial Trust Charlty reglslratlon number 106417 Company reglstratlon number N1638570 Prlnclpal offlce and registered 9 Kincora Avenue off Ice Belfast Co. Antrim BT4 3DW Northern Ireland The Iruslees Mr D Scholes Rev. T Anderson His Honour Judge A Devlin Rev. T Johnston Rev. W Press Mr L Singleton Mrs A Wesi Rev P Blair Mr R Balmer Mrs A Cunningham (Appointed 1 September 2023) (Appointed 14 May 2024) Independenl examlner James Magee 631 Lisburn Road Belfast BT9 7GT The Clive West Memorial Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 May 2024 Slructure, governance and managemenl The Clive West Memorial Trust is a company limited by guarantee and governed by lis Memorandum and Articles. There are eiaht directors, who for the purposes of charity law are trustees of the Trust. none of whom receive any monetary gain from the Trust. The trustees met three times during the year and undertook their responsibilities wilh commitment, insight and rigour. The Trust recognises that an effective board of trustees is essential if the charity is to be effective in achieving its objects. Therefore. the Trust aims to have a board of trustees with a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge in keeping with the its objectives. The Trust's Articles of Association detail how the board should operate, trustees be appointed. retire or be co-opted. Where a trustee departs, efforts at recruiting a replacement will take account of the skills being lost by the departure. The board of trustees will use a range of means to recruit a replacement trustee. Publlc Benef It Statemenl The trustees confirm that they have had due regard for the guidance produced on public benefit by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and are pleased to report that during the period the charitable company has continued to provide public benefits through the programmes and services we offer. The Clive West Memorial Trust Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Dlrector's Report) {contlnuedJ Year ended 31 May 2024 Oblecllves and activities The Clive West Memorial Trust has been established to honour and reflect the ministry of Ihe Rev. Canon Clive West. Recior of All Saints. Parish, Belfast (1984 - 2000) and Canon of Belfast Cathedral. Rev. Canon West was a Church of Ireland cleric deeply respected and honoured by many wilhin the Anglican Church across the world. The Trusi has two activities: providing a regular lecture series, and supporting of several who are training for eventual ordained (or other) ministry in an Anglican context on the island of Ireland. The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the theological basis of the Thirty Nine Articles of Religion, in particular by the following means: (a} To finance and hold a near annual lecture Yhe Clive West Memorial Lecture. promoting theological iopics closely associated with Clive's emphases during his lifetime in ministry, or alternatively reflecting his interest in mission; (b) To provide financial support either for ministry training or alternatively the theological education of any individual committed to seNice as a Pastorl Teacher within the Church. whelher in Ireland or elsewhere, the theological basis of which is in accordance with the Thirty Nine Articles of Religion, where any such individual is not already eligible to receive significant financial assistance from another source or sources; and (c) To provide financial support to any other individual engaged or seeking to engage in church planting. youth or overseas ministry, the theological basis of which is in accordance with that encompassed by the Thirty Nine Articles of Religion. The Trust welcomes applications for- (a) The funding of individuals for ministry training or for theological education as a pastorlteacher in a church, particularly in Ireland but also elsewhere, the theological basis of which is in accordance with the Articles of Religion (The 39 Articles); and {b} Financial help for an individual engaged in or seeking to engage in church planting, youth or overseas ministry, the theological basis of which is in accordance with the 39 Articles. The trustees consider applications during the months of October and March for the ensuing academic year. As part of the grant screening process, trustees also consider: Details of the candidates. course of study or ministry proposal{s)' The candidates, Christian background (e.g. testimony, major influences); The candidates, age. education, Christian ministry and Other work- - The candidates, hopes, ambitions. plans; and An annual budget accounting for any spouse, children or other dependents, including details of other sources of financial assistance the candidate may have. Candidates must also provide the trustees with references from two referees whom, one of Ihese would normally be a church minister, and the other a lay person who knows the candidate and can assess the candidate's suitability for the training or ministry concerned. Further details on the objectives, activities and grant application process can be found at vwM.westtrust.co.uk The Clive West Memorial Trust Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) {￿ntInUed) Year ended 31 May 2024 Achlevements and performance The trust continues to build on the excellent series of lectures since its inaugural lecture in 2016 with the Rev Canon Dr Ashley Null as its invited speaker. The latest was given by the Rev Canon Dr David Short. the rector of St John's Church, Vancouver, Canada. He spoke to the title." Tipping Point - when your denomination seems lo leave the faith. This lecture was well attended by over 130 presenl. It was noted by several of Ihe encouraging age and gender profile of the attendees and the lively, engaging discussion and questions and answers interaction. David spoke clearly and passionately about his experiences in the Diocese of New Westminster in the first decade of this century and his church's decision to leave the diocese owing to change in the doctrine of marriage by that diocese. This lecture, along with all of the past lectures and further resources are available on the West Trust's website: http: As noted in our previous report, the Trust desired to establish a mechanism by which the 'funnel would be widened, of those who are considering full-time ministry. This initiative known as the West Training Academy.,, was launched by the Rev Canon Dr Mark Thompson, principal of Moore Theological College, Sydney, as guest speaker, in June 2024. It is being co-ordinated by Mr Richard Lyttie, youth worker at St Nicholas and All Saints Church, Belfast. Richard has made and drawn many contacts together to to inform of the launch and subsequent programme. A successful programme of lectures on Ihe doctrine of God, training sessions in Biblical Theology and some teen events have taken place. An encouraging start to his new initiative. Flnanclal revlew The Trust's income for the year totalled £15,479 {2023 £12.402), which was derived from charitable donations, gift aid and interest. Expenditure for the year totalled £23,193 (2023 £6,395) and was spent mainly providing financial support for theological education. At the year end, the charity had reserves of £13,47512023 £21,189) which will enable the Trust to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Plans for future perlods Going forward the Trust looks forward to having a guest leclurer in Autumn 2025. The Trust also looks forward to having further applications for support in bursary towards ministry training. It is a particular encouragement that we have been approached by at least three young people who have indicated a desire towards ministry on this island and are seeking training towards effective biblical ministry. The trustees are grateful to God for these encouragements. All in all, we are grateful to God for his sustaining, provision and encouragement. Reserves Pollcy The charity's policy is to retain a level of free reserves which match the needs of Ihe organisation both at the current time and in the foreseeable future. The charity will continue to monitor compliance with this policy and the irustees will regularly review the appropriateness of the policy. The Clive West Memorial Trust Company Llmited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnu8d) Year ended 31 May 2024 Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved on trustees by: and signed on behalf of the board of Tr"4f Mr D Scholes Trusiee