SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST
THE TRUST PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS GOSPEL HALLS FOR THE RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES OF CHRISTIANS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS 'BRETHREN'. DETAILS OF THE 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 modest surplus of incoming resources over resources expended of £945,579 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by a significant increase in voluntary income to £1,058,375. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £897,050, which the trustees describe as high because funds are being saved for planned significant improvements to the Gospel Hall. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants from affiliated trusts 873,535”
“Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reserves other than a designated fund of £450 for congregation support.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lloyd Grimshaw — Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)
Trustees
- MARK SIDNEY CRAWSHAWchair
- Dean Kevin Fryer
- MR MICHAEL GARDNER
- RONALD BRYAN DEVINE
- SIMON JAMES COWLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £1.1m | £109k |
| 05/04/2024 | £200k | £614k |
| 05/04/2023 | £83k | £78k |
| 05/04/2022 | £332k | £83k |
| 05/04/2021 | £117k | £57k |
Common questions
Is SWAFFHAM 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 of £945,579 for the year ended 5 April 2025, driven by a significant increase in voluntary income to £1,058,375. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £897,050, which the trustees describe as high because funds are being saved for planned significant improvements to the Gospel Hall. The trustees and auditors confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Aston Shaw Limited.
Who funds SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST as a grant recipient include PBCC Properties UK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBCC Properties UK | FY2021 | £112k |
Charities like this
- DERWENT VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- EAST HERTS GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- FROME VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- HERTFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DERWENT VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST HERTS GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FROME VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £561k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £2.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |