Islington Gospel Trust Limited
The trust?s objects are the advancement of the Christian Faith by the faithful teaching of the Scriptures at Trinity Church Islington and by the recruitment, education, training and sending of gospel ministers and others around the United Kingdom and abroad to establish and renew Christian churches and ministries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,163 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a reduction of net assets to £161,294. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £158,256, which exceeds the stated policy target of £40,000. The trustees have confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established a policy whereby the charity aims to hold free reserves (which the trustees define as being unrestricted cash) of no less than £40,000.” — page 4
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £83,202 (2024: £105,347) from related parties (which includes trustees, other key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 10
“Islington Gospel Trust continues to support Trinity Church Islington and during the year the charity made grants totalling £229,003 (2024: £247,668) to Trinity Church Islington” — page 10
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £83,202 (2024: £105,347) from related parties (which includes trustees, other key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 10
“Islington Gospel Trust continues to support Trinity Church Islington and during the year the charity made grants totalling £229,003 (2024: £247,668) to Trinity Church Islington” — page 10
Trustees
- BENJAMIN PHILIP FIDLER
- James Edward Main
- Karen Moody
- William James Charles Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £240k | £248k |
| 31/07/2024 | £261k | £250k |
| 31/07/2023 | £255k | £230k |
| 31/07/2022 | £251k | £230k |
| 31/07/2021 | £226k | £238k |
Common questions
Is Islington Gospel Trust Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £8,163 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in a reduction of net assets to £161,294. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £158,256, which exceeds the stated policy target of £40,000. The trustees have confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.