DERWENT VALLEY 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 reported a surplus of incoming resources over expenditure for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income of £169,443 against charitable expenditure of £53,864. Free reserves at year-end were £32, which the trustees consider appropriate given their policy of maintaining no significant reserves. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reserves.” — page 6
“During the year, the Trust made purchases totalling £59.98 from Intulux Lighting, a company in which a Trustee is a director.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Robert Fowlerchair
- Darren McCroft
- Giles Hope
- KEVIN ROGERS
- Reuben Birch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £169k | £54k |
| 05/04/2024 | £564k | £36k |
| 05/04/2023 | £18k | £27k |
| 05/04/2022 | £11k | £26k |
| 05/04/2021 | £9k | £23k |
Common questions
Is DERWENT VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of incoming resources over expenditure for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income of £169,443 against charitable expenditure of £53,864. Free reserves at year-end were £32, which the trustees consider appropriate given their policy of maintaining no significant reserves. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.