THE O'CONNOR GATEWAY TRUST
The company's objectives are the advancement of education and training of individuals who have undergone drug and or alcohol rehabilitation in order to enable them to more fully participate in society.
Latest income
£371k
Latest spending
£383k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,739 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted fund balances decreasing from £146,308 to £134,672. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting.
What the accounts disclose
Payments to trustees: None of the trustees received remuneration or benefits. However, 5 key management personnel were paid through a related party in kind cost of £50,000.
“There were 5 key management personnel in the year who were all paid through a related party in kind cost £50,000.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
“The trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year (2024: £Nil) through the Charity.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: O'Connor Gateway Trading Limited, Langan's Tea Rooms (Cannock) Limited
“During the year the Charity purchased goods and services from O'Connor Gateway Trading Limited, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust.” — page 22
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Frederick William Saunderschair
- Amiee Thomas
- Clarence Bennie Robinson
- Darren Mark Edwards
- David Geoffrey Matthews
- Emma Turton
- Gareth Brian Moss
- Kendra Martine Gray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £371k | £383k |
| 31/03/2024 | £302k | £289k |
| 31/03/2023 | £232k | £229k |
| 31/03/2022 | £192k | £204k |
| 31/03/2021 | £297k | £288k |
Common questions
Is THE O'CONNOR GATEWAY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,739 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in unrestricted fund balances decreasing from £146,308 to £134,672. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2022 | £252k | Community Recovery Academy |
| UK government | 08/07/2020 | £84k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.6m |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| CINVEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| MAN GROUP PLC CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | 1 | £25k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| The Dentons UK and Middle East LLP Charitable Trust | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE O'CONNOR GATEWAY TRUST | £371k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GATE THEATRE COMPANY LIMITED | £224k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| GATE WAY TRUST | £480k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY (EDUCATION & CHILDCARE) TRUST LIMITED | £875k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CITY GATEWAY LIMITED | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY CHURCH | £411k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |