HILLSIDE 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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £673,372 at the year end, which is above the trustees' stated target of approximately £25,000. Although the charity reported a deficit of incoming resources over resources expended for the year, the trustees confirmed that increased energy costs are not significantly impacting the ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Total voluntary income received this year was £114,667 compared to £100,878 in the previous year.” — page 6
“The Trustees aim for the Charity to hold approximately £25,000 in a current account to meet the day to day expenses, plus an allowance for any urgent repairs and capital expenses.” — page 6
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £14,056 ( 2024: £9,360) were received from related parties of the trustees.” — page 13
“The trust also purchased equipment for £279 (2024: £955) from Willow Select, a company to which a trustee is connected.”
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £14,056 ( 2024: £9,360) were received from related parties of the trustees.” — page 13
“The trust also purchased equipment for £279 (2024: £955) from Willow Select, a company to which a trustee is connected.”
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £14,056 ( 2024: £9,360) were received from related parties of the trustees.” — page 13
“The trust also purchased equipment for £279 (2024: £955) from Willow Select, a company to which a trustee is connected.”
Trustees
- CLIVE SOUTH
- GREGORY PETER HIBBERT
- JOHN EVERARD MCCROFT
- Richard David Groombridge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £131k | £312k |
| 05/04/2024 | £121k | £155k |
| 05/04/2023 | £398k | £233k |
| 05/04/2022 | £460k | £110k |
| 05/04/2021 | £93k | £92k |
Common questions
Is HILLSIDE GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free unrestricted reserves of £673,372 at the year end, which is above the trustees' stated target of approximately £25,000. Although the charity reported a deficit of incoming resources over resources expended for the year, the trustees confirmed that increased energy costs are not significantly impacting the ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.