THE FILLING STATION TRUST
PROMOTING THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN BRITAIN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £8,310 for the year ended 31 October 2025, a reduction from the previous year's loss of £30,838. Total incoming resources increased to £356,945, primarily from gifts, while total employee costs rose significantly to £264,921. The trustees confirmed the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The income was mainly from gifts amounting to £171,947”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06946144
Company officers (Companies House)
- CRYER, Hugh Anthony Lewis, Rev on trustee list
- WARREN, Charles Raymond, Dr. on trustee list
- DE JONGH, Julie Christine not on trustee list
- RANK, James Benjamin on trustee list
- LAWSON-JOHNSTON, Giles Spencer on trustee list
- FOTHERGILL, Richard Patrick, Rev on trustee list
Trustees
- Anthony Lewis Hugh Cryer
- Dr Charles Raymond Warren
- Giles Spencer Lawson-Johnston
- JAMES BENJAMIN RANK
- Julie Christine De Jongh
- Richard Patrick Fothergill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £357k | £365k |
| 31/10/2024 | £317k | £348k |
| 31/10/2023 | £270k | £284k |
| 31/10/2022 | £261k | £235k |
| 31/10/2021 | £189k | £185k |
Common questions
Is THE FILLING STATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating loss of £8,310 for the year ended 31 October 2025, a reduction from the previous year's loss of £30,838. Total incoming resources increased to £356,945, primarily from gifts, while total employee costs rose significantly to £264,921. The trustees confirmed the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FILLING STATION TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FILLING STATION TRUST as a grant recipient include THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE BENHAM CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE BANNER OF TRUTH TRUST
- INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NUMBER 1 TRUST FUND
- CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH FAITH CHAPEL
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS FLEET
- EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FILLING STATION TRUST | £357k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BANNER OF TRUTH TRUST | £2.4m | £100,001 - £110,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF THE NUMBER 1 TRUST FUND | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH FAITH CHAPEL | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS FLEET | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, EXETER | £245k | £47,966 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |