Godstone Tabernacle
We are an inter-denominational Bible based church providing regular Church services and Pastoral care. In addition we support various missionary activities across the world and provide financial relief for the poor and needy.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £106,150 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by an increase in donations to £463,351 against expenditure of £357,201. Unrestricted funds totalled £906,191, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of approximately £15,000. The charity holds no investments and maintains a positive net asset position of £1,031,468.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately £15,000 unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
Trustees
- Dr MATTHEW OWEN KINGchair
- Leslie Balendra Soosaipillai
- Samuel Shehu-Disu
- WILLIAM CHAPMAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £463k | £357k |
| 31/03/2024 | £348k | £368k |
| 31/03/2023 | £344k | £335k |
| 31/03/2022 | £354k | £354k |
| 31/03/2021 | £300k | £297k |
Common questions
Is Godstone Tabernacle financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £106,150 for the year ended 31 March 2025, driven by an increase in donations to £463,351 against expenditure of £357,201. Unrestricted funds totalled £906,191, which is significantly above the stated reserves policy target of approximately £15,000. The charity holds no investments and maintains a positive net asset position of £1,031,468. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godstone Tabernacle | £463k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST DULWICH TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH | £102k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORSHIP TABERNACLE MINISTRIES | £1.8m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST FAITH TABERNACLE INTERNATIONAL | £2.4m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| PRAISE TABERNACLE | £447k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURSLEY TABERNACLE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £123k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |