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KINGSWOOD CHAPEL TRUST

Registered charity 1158890 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Trust supports the work of Kingswood Meeting House by making the Grade 2 Listed Chapel and Schoolroom available for their use and providing grant funding to assist with ministry and other running costs including living accommodation. The Trust maintains the buildings, adjoining graveyard and grounds. The Chapel is open without discrimination to all members of the public.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · Get email alerts

Latest income
£77k
Latest spending
£65k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the Trust's total funds increased to £1,912,458, with unrestricted funds rising to £336,239. The Trustees consider the financial position to be sound, noting that the reserves policy is currently under review in light of a building project. The charity reported a net income of £22,168 for the year, driven by investment gains and charitable income.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: not less than £100,000 (held: £336k)
“Hitherto, the policy of the Trust has been to maintain free reserves of not fess than £100,000 forming part of its unrestricted funds to cover the regular outgoings and administration of the Trust. However, this policy is currently under review and in the process of being reconsidered in the light of the obligations in respect of the bullding project currently being undertaken.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Secretarial and legal services recharged by Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
“Secretarial and legal services recharged by this related party during the year amounted to £6,900 (2024: £11,046).” — page 16
“The charity is contracted for maintenance services to be supplied by A B Services Limited, a company controlled by a sibling of Ms K Jinks, for an annual fee of £10,000.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Maintenance services from A B Services Limited
“Secretarial and legal services recharged by this related party during the year amounted to £6,900 (2024: £11,046).” — page 16
“The charity is contracted for maintenance services to be supplied by A B Services Limited, a company controlled by a sibling of Ms K Jinks, for an annual fee of £10,000.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by DJH Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

5 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (5 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Birmingham City · Warwickshire · Worcestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£77k£65k
31/03/2024£72k£63k
31/03/2023£82k£79k
31/03/2022£81k£84k
31/03/2021£96k£76k

Common questions

Is KINGSWOOD CHAPEL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust's total funds increased to £1,912,458, with unrestricted funds rising to £336,239. The Trustees consider the financial position to be sound, noting that the reserves policy is currently under review in light of a building project. The charity reported a net income of £22,168 for the year, driven by investment gains and charitable income. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund21/06/2019£10kKingswood Community Hub