LONG LEYS GOSPEL HALL TRUST
To provide and maintain gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians, often referred to as Brethren, details of which can be found at www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust had a good surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £3,357,914. The Trustees report that free reserves at the year-end were £Nil, noting that the policy is not to maintain significant reserves due to minimal regular outgoings and no employees. The Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves at the year-end were £Nil (2024: £863,736).” — page 7
“During the year there were donations totalling £90,550 (2024: £421,877) from Trustees, related parties, and businesses controlled by the Trustees.” — page 16
“At the end of the financial year there were loans outstanding of £275,000 from Trustees and businesses they control (2024: £80,000). These are interest free.” — page 16
“During the year there were donations totalling £90,550 (2024: £421,877) from Trustees, related parties, and businesses controlled by the Trustees.” — page 16
“At the end of the financial year there were loans outstanding of £275,000 from Trustees and businesses they control (2024: £80,000). These are interest free.” — page 16
“During the year there were donations totalling £90,550 (2024: £421,877) from Trustees, related parties, and businesses controlled by the Trustees.” — page 16
“At the end of the financial year there were loans outstanding of £275,000 from Trustees and businesses they control (2024: £80,000). These are interest free.” — page 16
“During the year there were donations totalling £90,550 (2024: £421,877) from Trustees, related parties, and businesses controlled by the Trustees.” — page 16
“At the end of the financial year there were loans outstanding of £275,000 from Trustees and businesses they control (2024: £80,000). These are interest free.” — page 16
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- BRUCE HAUGHTON
- NICHOLAS TURNER
- Robert Green
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £247k | £72k |
| 05/04/2024 | £669k | £168k |
| 05/04/2023 | £339k | £142k |
| 05/04/2022 | £539k | £102k |
| 05/04/2021 | £131k | £94k |
Common questions
Is LONG LEYS GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust had a good surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in total net assets of £3,357,914. The Trustees report that free reserves at the year-end were £Nil, noting that the policy is not to maintain significant reserves due to minimal regular outgoings and no employees. The Trustees consider there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.