The Gathering Gates
Creating spaces in East Anglia where people can access support and resources that enable human and planetary evolution on multiple levels, including spiritual, social, ecological and economic. Drawing on diverse traditions and practices, exploring questions of meaning and purpose, and collaborating together in order to renew community and contribute to a more beautiful and regenerative society.
Objects
1. THE PROMOTION OF THE SPIRITUAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, DRAWING ON A VARIETY OF RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS AND PRACTICES.2. THE PROMOTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.3.THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATIVE DECISION MAKING
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of approximately £2,900 for the year, with total income of £43,600 and total expenditure of £35,500. The trustees declare that unrestricted reserves are maintained at £1,000 specifically as a winding-up reserve to meet commitments if the charity ceases operating.
What the accounts disclose
“We maintain a reserves fund of £1,000 for contingencies and as a winding up reserve to ensure we can meet our commitments in the event that we cease operating.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Elizabeth Daychair
- Daniela Schoeller
- David Michael Aufenast
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £42k | £28k |
| 30/09/2024 | £30k | £25k |
| 30/09/2023 | £11k | £18k |
| 30/09/2022 | £8k | £16k |
| 30/09/2021 | £6k | £4k |
Common questions
Is The Gathering Gates financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of approximately £2,900 for the year, with total income of £43,600 and total expenditure of £35,500. The trustees declare that unrestricted reserves are maintained at £1,000 specifically as a winding-up reserve to meet commitments if the charity ceases operating.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2024 | £20k | Grief Support Programme For Norwich Residents Suffering Loss or Bereavement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2022 | £10k | Grief Circles and Community Development Workshops in Inner City Norwich |