COLCHESTER GOSPEL HALL TRUST
The Trust maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians referred to as 'Brethren'. www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org. Meetings held are the Lord's Supper (Communion), Gospel preachings, Bible readings & addresses.Support via the Rapid Relief Team arm provided Broomfield Hospital with over 2000 staff meals. Street Preachings were held (769) and tracts provided (4365).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant surplus of incoming resources over expenditure, with total voluntary income rising to £441,156. Free reserves increased substantially to £375,543, which the trustees consider adequate to cover six months of operating costs in the event of sudden funding loss. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Contributions from the congregation” — page 9
Trustees
- STEPHEN BRADSHAWchair
- BRUCE GRAHAM MILLER
- DONOVAN PAUL HOPKINS
- OLIVER PITTMAN
- ROSS BRADSHAW
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £441k | £100k |
| 05/04/2024 | £276k | £241k |
| 05/04/2023 | £186k | £222k |
| 05/04/2022 | £171k | £80k |
| 05/04/2021 | £194k | £56k |
Common questions
Is COLCHESTER GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant surplus of incoming resources over expenditure, with total voluntary income rising to £441,156. Free reserves increased substantially to £375,543, which the trustees consider adequate to cover six months of operating costs in the event of sudden funding loss. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.