GATEWAY CHURCH LEYTON
Regular Sunday morning meetings for worship and teaching, which are open to all. Meetings held regularly each week, in the homes of various members of the church, for prayer, teaching and fellowship. Financial support to other Christian organisations/individuals working at home/overseas in accordance with the objectives of the Trust.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.(B) TO RELIEF PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LONDON BOROUGH AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT. (C) TO PROMOTE AND FULFIL SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE SAID LONDON BOROUGH AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £15,411 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted and designated funds from £56,630 to £41,220. The trustees confirm that adequate assets remain available to fulfill existing obligations and that the charity is financially dependent on voluntary support. No salaried staff are employed, and governance costs were minimal at £756.
What the accounts disclose
“A total payment of £1,105 were made to a trustee for their out-of-pocket expenses in this financial year (2023/24: £6,049). These are mainly due to the ministry related cost related to catering, youth/children work, storage and church camp.” — page 11
“Two trustees donated a total of £7,550 as unconditional gifts to the charity (2023/24: 5,180).” — page 11
“A total payment of £1,105 were made to a trustee for their out-of-pocket expenses in this financial year (2023/24: £6,049). These are mainly due to the ministry related cost related to catering, youth/children work, storage and church camp.” — page 11
“Two trustees donated a total of £7,550 as unconditional gifts to the charity (2023/24: 5,180).” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- AMARH SAMUEL AMARTEYchair
- DAVID ANDREW WILLIAM HOW
- RUTH MARY AMARTEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £32k | £48k |
| 31/03/2024 | £28k | £40k |
| 31/03/2023 | £29k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £83k | £37k |
| 31/03/2021 | £39k | £27k |
Common questions
Is GATEWAY CHURCH LEYTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £15,411 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted and designated funds from £56,630 to £41,220. The trustees confirm that adequate assets remain available to fulfill existing obligations and that the charity is financially dependent on voluntary support. No salaried staff are employed, and governance costs were minimal at £756. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.