BENHILL GOSPEL HALL TRUST
The ownership, maintenance of Milton Hall, a place of public religious worship for Christian worship, the Service of God and for the inquiry into Christian truth. Preaching of the Glad tidings and other meetings are also held. The hall is registered for Christian marriage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £369,368 for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to a transfer of over £600,000 to Clifton Hill Gospel Hall Trust. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £592,525, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover day-to-day expenditure for at least one year. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust aims to hold sufficient funds in a current account to cover day to day expenditure for atleast one year, plus an allowance for any urgent repairs and capital expenses that may arise.”
“During the year £651.69 was paid to Stand By Fire Protection Limited, which is a company of which Mr Neil Hardwick (a trustee of Benhill Gospel Trust) is a Director. The payments made were for fire extinguisher maintenance at market value. A loan of £26,000 was also received from this company.” — page 18
“A loan of £30,000 has been received from Brymec Limited of which one of the directors is brother to Mr Mark Reiner one of the Trustees.”
“During the year £651.69 was paid to Stand By Fire Protection Limited, which is a company of which Mr Neil Hardwick (a trustee of Benhill Gospel Trust) is a Director. The payments made were for fire extinguisher maintenance at market value. A loan of £26,000 was also received from this company.” — page 18
“A loan of £30,000 has been received from Brymec Limited of which one of the directors is brother to Mr Mark Reiner one of the Trustees.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Dale Gardiner
- MARK ESMOND REINER
- NEIL HARDWICK
- NIGEL JOHN GOULD
- William Stanley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £152k | £522k |
| 05/04/2024 | £698k | £140k |
| 05/04/2023 | £1.6m | £139k |
| 05/04/2022 | £120k | £92k |
| 05/04/2021 | £105k | £468k |
Common questions
Is BENHILL GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £369,368 for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to a transfer of over £600,000 to Clifton Hill Gospel Hall Trust. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £592,525, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover day-to-day expenditure for at least one year. The filing confirms no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.