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
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; AND (B) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH BRETHREN.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 85
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 120
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 50
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.
Who funds LONG LEYS GOSPEL HALL TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LONG LEYS 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 | FY2025 | £50k | Development of places of worship |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Gospel Hall Trust | 1 | £653k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG LEYS GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £247k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LONG REACH GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £170k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHELMHALL GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUARRY GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £280k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |