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.
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 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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- 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
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSIDE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RADEGUND GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELMSFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |
| DUNHAM HILL TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |