HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST

Registered charity 1157885 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provision and maintenance of gospel halls for the religious activities of the Christians often known as 'Brethren'. Spreading of the Christian gospel message in the gospel hall and in public places, including issuing of free gospel literature. Giving of food gifts and gospel literature to homeless person charities.

Objects

(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT INCLUDING BY THE CARRYING ON OF THE SERVICE OF GOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS OF THE HOLY BIBLE AS FOLLOWED BY THOSE CHRISTIANS FORMING PART OF A WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP KNOWN AS THE "PLYMOUTH BRETHREN CHRISTIAN CHURCH" (THE "BRETHREN") WHOSE CORE DOCTRINE IS SUMMARISED IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THIS DEED AND WHOSE PROPER PRACTICES IN FURTHERANCE OF SOME ASPECTS OF THAT CORE DOCTRINE ARE SUMMARISED IN SCHEDULE 2 TO THIS DEED; AND (B) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH BRETHREN.

Area of benefit: NORFOLK

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£184k
Latest spending
£142k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a good surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income rising to £184,215 from £132,383 in the prior year. Free reserves at year-end were £44,052, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Contributions from the congregation (49% of income)
“Contributions from the congregation” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from related parties
“During the year there were donations of £4,015 (2024: £14,960) from related parties and businesses controlled by them. The only payments made to related parties related to reimbursement of expenses incurred on behalf of the Charity in furthering the Charity’s objects.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Register events

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Norfolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£184k£142k
05/04/2024£132k£74k
05/04/2023£233k£79k
05/04/2022£122k£41k
05/04/2021£304k£71k

Common questions

Is HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a good surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income rising to £184,215 from £132,383 in the prior year. Free reserves at year-end were £44,052, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with BROOKFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST£184k—0unclear—no doubt
BROOKFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST FY2025£207k—0above—no doubt
SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST FY2025£1.1m—0above—no doubt
CARDIFF GOSPEL HALL TRUST FY2025£248k—0unclear—no doubt
THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST FY2025£206k—0unclear—no doubt
EAST HERTS GOSPEL HALL TRUST FY2025£1.5m—0unclear—no doubt

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