THE PROCLAMATION TRUST
The principle activity of the charity is the advancement of the Christian Gospel and in particular to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ as set forth in Scripture.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £169,561 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £5,698,217 to £5,530,628. The trustees acknowledge that plans are in place to build reserves to sufficient levels over the next couple of years, noting that free reserves at year-end were £234,114 against a policy target of three months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The total income from PT Courses was £594,137” — page 8
“It is the policy of the charitable company that free reserves (unrestricted funds not relating to fixed assets and which have not been designated for a specific use) should be maintained at a level equivalent to three month's expenditure.” — page 8
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Robin Sydserff — Director of the Proclamation Trust
- Ben Cooper — Deputy Director (Courses)
- Carrie Sandom — Director of Women's Ministry
- Kirsten Guthrie — Assistant Director of Women's Ministry
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Simon David Pillarchair
- Benjamin Stone
- Elizabeth Kaye Cox
- Henry John Warde
- KAREN DAWN SOOLE
- Matthew John Fuller
- Nathan James Buttery
- Simon Pethick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £69k | £192k |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.5m | £6.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £898k | £1.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £1.4m | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is THE PROCLAMATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £169,561 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £5,698,217 to £5,530,628. The trustees acknowledge that plans are in place to build reserves to sufficient levels over the next couple of years, noting that free reserves at year-end were £234,114 against a policy target of three months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lovewell Blake LLP.
Who funds THE PROCLAMATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PROCLAMATION TRUST as a grant recipient include FIRSTFRUITS GOSPEL FOUNDATION, THE CHARIS TRUST, THE ROCK FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS, JOHN JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- Henry John Warde — trustee here and at THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £124k |
| HARVEST COMMUNITY NETWORK | 1 | £33k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON | 1 | £14k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
- HOUSE OF PRAISE TRUST
- QUANTUM TRUST
- THE C3 CHURCH
- THE GOSPEL CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCLAMATION TRUST | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY TRUST | £4.7m | — | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF PRAISE TRUST | £1.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| QUANTUM TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE C3 CHURCH | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |