GRIMETHORPE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
In addition to a weekly Sunday Morning Service we have a thriving weekly Prayer Group. In addition we deliver a variety of service into the community, including Picnic Club in school holidays, Team Days for young people (11-18) delivering training and experience in project and community leadership, Senior Tea events, and Community Pantomime. We also actively support a mission project in Spain
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position improved significantly due to cost-cutting measures, resulting in a surplus of £15,465 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Total funds increased to £101,376, with unrestricted reserves rising to £91,851, which is well above the trustees' policy target of approximately £20,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Gift Aid Offerings 32,118”
“The Trustees aim to build a reserve equivalent to six months running costs which is calculated to be approximately £20,000 at the usual level of activity.” — page 7
“During the financial period, Pastor Joy Gascoigne was an employee of the charity and received a monthly salary. Such salary payments to trustees are permitted within the provisions of the governing document of the Church.” — page 11
“Subscriptions of £1,010 were paid during the year for membership of the Fellowship of Assemblies of God (2024: £960). There were no other related party payments.” — page 12
Trustees
- Andy Obarisiagbon
- ELLEN VERONICA GALLAGER
- Joy Gascoigne
- Rev Ratu Koroibanuve
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £49k |
| 31/12/2024 | £77k | £42k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £43k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £54k | £47k |
Common questions
Is GRIMETHORPE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position improved significantly due to cost-cutting measures, resulting in a surplus of £15,465 for the year ended 31 December 2025. Total funds increased to £101,376, with unrestricted reserves rising to £91,851, which is well above the trustees' policy target of approximately £20,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rock Foundation | 18/03/2002 | £9k | Grant awarded to Grimethorpe Pentecostal Church (Yorkshire) |