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LONG REACH GOSPEL HALL TRUST

Registered charity 1159422 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provision and maintenance of gospel halls for the religious and other activities of Christians known as brethren. Details of the origins, teachings and way of life of the brethren can be found on their website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org

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Latest income
£170k
Latest spending
£62k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

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, driven by increased donations related to land purchases. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £141,650 and has no employees or trustee remuneration, relying entirely on volunteers.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Contributions from the congregation (36% of income)
“Contributions from the congregation” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £142k)
“Free reserves at the year-end were £141,650 (2024: £459,376).” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Trustees/related parties
“During the year there were donations totalling £16,295 (2024: £12,690) from Trustees, related parties, and businesses controlled by the Trustees. There were no purchases from entities related to the Trustees.” — page 16
“The Charity also maintains particular links with Broomhill Trust, with which it shares members of its congregation, and during the year the Charity paid expenses on behalf of the Trust, as shown in the donated services note.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donated services from Broomhill Trust
“During the year there were donations totalling £16,295 (2024: £12,690) from Trustees, related parties, and businesses controlled by the Trustees. There were no purchases from entities related to the Trustees.” — page 16
“The Charity also maintains particular links with Broomhill Trust, with which it shares members of its congregation, and during the year the Charity paid expenses on behalf of the Trust, as shown in the donated services note.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£170k£62k
05/04/2024£76k£152k
05/04/2023£64k£216k
05/04/2022£79k£52k
05/04/2021£73k£33k

Common questions

Is LONG REACH 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, driven by increased donations related to land purchases. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £141,650 and has no employees or trustee remuneration, relying entirely on volunteers. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.