LANSDOWNE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as ''Brethren''. Details of the origins, teachings and way of life of the Brethren can be found on their website - www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org. Meetings held at these gospel halls include the Lord's Supper (Communion), Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses.
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.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2026. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £Nil, reflecting a policy of maintaining no significant reserves. The trustees confirmed that the charity is able to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Contributions from the Congregation 249,115”
“Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reserves.” — page 6
“This included £84,800 (2025: £9,850) from businesses in which the Trustees were directors.”
“Reimbursements totaling £3,229 (2025: £450) were made to trustees and persons connected with them who had paid for trust expenses on the trusts behalf.” — page 13
“This included £84,800 (2025: £9,850) from businesses in which the Trustees were directors.”
“Reimbursements totaling £3,229 (2025: £450) were made to trustees and persons connected with them who had paid for trust expenses on the trusts behalf.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- LINCOLN ROY TAYLORchair
- DARRELL BROWN
- DEREK STUART BARRY
- Reuben Diplock
- Rolf Diplock
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £315k | £109k |
| 05/04/2025 | £191k | £115k |
| 05/04/2024 | £117k | £93k |
| 05/04/2023 | £137k | £101k |
| 05/04/2022 | £126k | £74k |
Common questions
Is LANSDOWNE GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2026. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £Nil, reflecting a policy of maintaining no significant reserves. The trustees confirmed that the charity is able to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PBCC Properties UK | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- BIDWELL GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- LOUGHBOROUGH GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- CAVENDISH GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- BRACKLEY FOX LANE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- STAFFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- THE ST AUSTELL GOSPEL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANSDOWNE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIDWELL GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £2.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOUGHBOROUGH GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £454k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAVENDISH GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRACKLEY FOX LANE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £567k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STAFFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £188k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |