WETHERBY ROAD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
Provision and maintenance of gospel halls for the religious and other activities of Christians known as Brethren. Details of the origins, teachings and way of life of the Brethren can be found on their website: www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org
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 FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025. Free unrestricted reserves increased to £117,997, which the trustees consider adequate to meet the charity's minimal financial commitments and continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Contributions from the Congregation 110,151”
“Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reserves.” — page 6
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £12,640 (2024: £15,270) were received. The trust also made reimbursements to trustees totalling £1,493 during the year for expenses paid on the trust's behalf.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Daniel Devenish
- James Frizelle
- Robert Oliver
- TIMOTHY RICHARD ELLIS
- Thomas James Hulbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £148k | £139k |
| 05/04/2024 | £123k | £151k |
| 05/04/2023 | £122k | £108k |
| 05/04/2022 | £348k | £92k |
| 05/04/2021 | £97k | £83k |
Common questions
Is WETHERBY ROAD GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025. Free unrestricted reserves increased to £117,997, which the trustees consider adequate to meet the charity's minimal financial commitments and continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PBCC Properties UK | 1 | £112k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WETHERBY ROAD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELMSFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EGERTON GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £314k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTBROOK GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £190k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |