GATEWAY CHURCH
The charitable company exists as a church. It carries out the typical activities of a Christian church; e.g. public worship, teaching &training, prayer, projects of a charitable nature, the extension of the Christian faith in Leeds and beyond, the spiritual and practical support of other Christian churches and its own congregation.
Objects
TO RELIEVE AGED PERSONS AND PERSONS IN CONDITIONS OF NEED HARDSHIP SICKNESS OR DISTRESS ARISING THEREFROM WHETHER IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING OR ACCOMMODATION OR SHELTER OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE (WHETHER BY WAY OF LOAN GIFT THE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION OR SHELTER OR IN ANY OTHER WAY) IN LEEDS 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 Gateway Church finished the year with a deficit of £488 and total funds of £52,876. The Trustees report that current free reserves of £43,455 are below their stated policy target range of £51,446 to £77,169. Despite this, the Trustees believe the charity can continue as a going concern due to consistent donation income and diversified funding sources.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees recognise that the current level of reserves held by the church is below the target level.” — page 9
“Gateway Church made gifts of £4,508 (2024: £2,250) to Gateway Buildings Trust to cover administrative and building repair costs.”
“During the year £29,928 (2024: £21,216) of secondment income was received from Christ Central Churches for Chris Frosts time serving other Christ Central Churches in the UK.” — page 31
“Gateway Church made gifts of £4,508 (2024: £2,250) to Gateway Buildings Trust to cover administrative and building repair costs.”
“During the year £29,928 (2024: £21,216) of secondment income was received from Christ Central Churches for Chris Frosts time serving other Christ Central Churches in the UK.” — page 31
“Gateway Church made gifts of £4,508 (2024: £2,250) to Gateway Buildings Trust to cover administrative and building repair costs.”
“During the year £29,928 (2024: £21,216) of secondment income was received from Christ Central Churches for Chris Frosts time serving other Christ Central Churches in the UK.” — page 31
“Gateway Church made gifts of £4,508 (2024: £2,250) to Gateway Buildings Trust to cover administrative and building repair costs.”
“During the year £29,928 (2024: £21,216) of secondment income was received from Christ Central Churches for Chris Frosts time serving other Christ Central Churches in the UK.” — page 31
“Gateway Church made gifts of £4,508 (2024: £2,250) to Gateway Buildings Trust to cover administrative and building repair costs.”
“During the year £29,928 (2024: £21,216) of secondment income was received from Christ Central Churches for Chris Frosts time serving other Christ Central Churches in the UK.” — page 31
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Anna Louise Crumpchair
- AMIE ELIZABETH SINCLAIR
- Hugh Allon-Smith
- Shanice Tanysha Mbire
- TIMOTHY CLAYDON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £411k | £411k |
| 31/03/2024 | £386k | £393k |
| 31/03/2023 | £343k | £350k |
| 31/03/2022 | £354k | £369k |
| 31/03/2021 | £388k | £379k |
Common questions
Is GATEWAY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Gateway Church finished the year with a deficit of £488 and total funds of £52,876. The Trustees report that current free reserves of £43,455 are below their stated policy target range of £51,446 to £77,169. Despite this, the Trustees believe the charity can continue as a going concern due to consistent donation income and diversified funding sources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GATEWAY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GATEWAY CHURCH as a grant recipient include HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/09/2024 | £15k | Community; social action and youth worker |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2022 | £10k | Youth and Community Worker |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2006 | £5k | St Marks |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREYFRIARS READING | 1 | £49k |
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £13k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE EARLEY CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE GATE CHURCH
- GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON
- THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
- GATEWAY (YORK) CIO
- GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
- CITY GATE CHURCH, UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY CHURCH | £411k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GATE CHURCH | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON | £545k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY (YORK) CIO | £419k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH | £145k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |