TRINITY CHURCH, BRENTWOOD

Registered charity 1112705 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MICHAEL REID MINISTRIES, PENIEL CHURCH

The advancement of religion and the propagation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ and the preaching and teaching of the word of God throughout the world. We are a voice to the nations through evangelism, education and excellence.

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Latest income
£522k
Latest spending
£624k
Registered
2006
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a net expenditure of £101,948 for the year, driven by increased expenditure on charitable activities which rose to £624,177. Despite this deficit, the charity holds substantial free reserves of £4,653,897, which the Trustees monitor to ensure a firm base for pursuing objectives. The Trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — above the median for charities its size (£60k)
1 employee received emoluments of £60,000 to £70,000 during the year — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
1 employee received emoluments of £60,000 to £70,000 during the year (2024: One employee received emoluments of £60,000 to £70,000). — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: unclear (held: £4.7m)
The Trustees continually review their working capital needs and will continue to monitor the free reserves position to ensure that the charity continues to have a firm base from which to pursue its objectives.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Wesley Vaughan (Trustee) received remuneration of £67,236 and benefits as Pastor.
One Trustee, Wesley Vaughan, was employed by the charity as Pastor and received remuneration and benefits during the year totalling £67,236 (2024: £68,048) for this role. Employer pension contributions of £2,214 (2024: £2,214) were also paid during the year. This remuneration is paid under powers provided by paragraph 5.3 of the Articles of Association. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustees' donations
The aggregate of donations received from Trustees in the year was £12,203 (2024: £34,787). No Trustees were reimbursed for any expenses incurred during the year (2024: £Nil). One Trustee, Wesley Vaughan, was employed by the charity as Pastor and received remuneration and benefits during the year totalling £67,236 (2024: £68,048) for this role. Employer pension contributions of £2,214 (2024: £2,214) were also paid during the year. This remuneration is paid under powers provided by paragraph 5.3 of the Articles of Association. There were no other related party transactions during the current or prior years. — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by HaysMac LLP. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

7 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (7 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£522k
Total spending
£624k
Cost of raising funds
£28k
Reserves (reported)
£6.2m
Employees
6

Reported reserves equal ~119.9 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£522k£624k
31/08/2024£430k£589k
31/08/2023£367k£594k
31/08/2022£339k£668k
31/08/2021£5.1m£614k

Common questions

Is TRINITY CHURCH, BRENTWOOD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a net expenditure of £101,948 for the year, driven by increased expenditure on charitable activities which rose to £624,177. Despite this deficit, the charity holds substantial free reserves of £4,653,897, which the Trustees monitor to ensure a firm base for pursuing objectives. The Trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.

What does the highest-paid employee of TRINITY CHURCH, BRENTWOOD earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

FunderSimilar charities fundedAmount to them
SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED1£99k
THE FYRISH FOUNDATION1£14k
THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED1£5k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
TRINITY CHURCH, BRENTWOOD£522k£60,001 - £70,0001unclearno doubt
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH FY2025£1.7maboveno doubt
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE FY2025£147k0unclearno doubt
THE C3 CHURCH FY2024£2.4m0unclearno doubt
THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST FY2025£289k0aboveno doubt
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD CHAPEL OF GLORY INTERNATIONAL FY2024£114k0aboveno doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.