BROOKFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
Provision and maintenance of gospel halls for religious activities of Christians known as 'Brethren'. Meetings held at gospel halls include the Lord's Supper (Communion), Gospel preachings, Bible readings and Bible addresses. A number of preachers spread the Christian gospel, in word and deed, on the streets and in the halls. Food and gospel literature is donated for homeless and needy persons.
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 (?FAITH IN PRACTICE?); AND (B) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH BRETHREN.
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 increasing to £180,225 from £117,965 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £189,280, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reserves although currently surplus funds are being saved for a proposed new hall due to the increase in the size of the congregation.”
“Total donations received from connected persons was £70,930 (2024 £38,460). The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75). The trust acquired supplies from Vista4 Limited of which the brother of Robert Farrant trustee is a director for £458.41 (2024: £233.04). The trust funded £500 (2024: £900) to 4 Sight Construction Ltd of which Robert Farrant is a director.” — page 15
“The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75).”
“Total donations received from connected persons was £70,930 (2024 £38,460). The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75). The trust acquired supplies from Vista4 Limited of which the brother of Robert Farrant trustee is a director for £458.41 (2024: £233.04). The trust funded £500 (2024: £900) to 4 Sight Construction Ltd of which Robert Farrant is a director.” — page 15
“The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75).”
“Total donations received from connected persons was £70,930 (2024 £38,460). The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75). The trust acquired supplies from Vista4 Limited of which the brother of Robert Farrant trustee is a director for £458.41 (2024: £233.04). The trust funded £500 (2024: £900) to 4 Sight Construction Ltd of which Robert Farrant is a director.” — page 15
“The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75).”
“Total donations received from connected persons was £70,930 (2024 £38,460). The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75). The trust acquired supplies from Vista4 Limited of which the brother of Robert Farrant trustee is a director for £458.41 (2024: £233.04). The trust funded £500 (2024: £900) to 4 Sight Construction Ltd of which Robert Farrant is a director.” — page 15
“The Trust acquired services from Millway Projects Limited of which Malcolm Taylor is a director for £6,344.97 (2024: £5,598.75).”
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
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- GARY ASKEWchair
- Adam Moodie
- Lloyd Cooper
- ROBERT FARRANT
- Robin Watney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £207k | £170k |
| 05/04/2024 | £129k | £341k |
| 05/04/2023 | £133k | £188k |
| 05/04/2022 | £106k | £97k |
| 05/04/2021 | £362k | £81k |
Common questions
Is BROOKFIELD 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 increasing to £180,225 from £117,965 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £189,280, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PBCC Properties UK | 1 | £112k |
Charities like this
- HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- COLCHESTER GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- DERWENT VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- STREAMSIDE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £207k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLCHESTER GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £441k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DERWENT VALLEY GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWAFFHAM GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |