THE BROOKHOUSE HILL TRUST
To raise funds from private individuals and charitable trusts for:(i) the purchase of capital assets to be used in the support of the Charity's objects - specifically, for example, making available housing to Christian ministers engaged in the proclamation of the Christian faith; and(ii) the financial support of Christian ministry through local churches and other charitable organisations.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC ANDTO ADVANCE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND LEARNING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased by £7,566 to £378,133, with unrestricted reserves falling short of the trustees' stated policy threshold by £8,774. The charity holds significant fixed assets valued at £4,282,700 but carries substantial long-term debt of £926,913, primarily a bank mortgage. The trustees report that cash reserves are being monitored closely against future commitments, including loan repayments and mortgage interest.
What the accounts disclose
“cash reserves fell short of this by £8,774 (2024: cash reserves fell short of the threshold by £6,349).” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- PAUL HOUGHTONchair
- Joana Maria Cardoso Capela
- Josef James Korchinsky
- Timothy John Fairbrother
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £59k | £51k |
| 31/03/2024 | £55k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £49k | £41k |
| 31/03/2021 | £32k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE BROOKHOUSE HILL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased by £7,566 to £378,133, with unrestricted reserves falling short of the trustees' stated policy threshold by £8,774. The charity holds significant fixed assets valued at £4,282,700 but carries substantial long-term debt of £926,913, primarily a bank mortgage. The trustees report that cash reserves are being monitored closely against future commitments, including loan repayments and mortgage interest. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.