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PORTSWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST

Registered charity 1159757 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as 'Brethren' for the advancement of the Christian religion for the public benefit including by the carrying on of the service of God in accordance with the Holy Bible. We support local charities for disadvantaged people such as The Society of St James, Two Saints, Southampton City Mission.

Causes: Religious Activities · Other Charitable Purposes · Get email alerts

Latest income
£564k
Latest spending
£827k
Registered
2015
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to expenses for building a new hall for a related trust and depreciation charges. Free reserves at the year-end were £Nil, having decreased from £196,250 in the previous year, though the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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 (29% 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
“Free reserves at the year-end were £Nil (2024: £196,250). This is after taking into consideration other loans.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from Armorguard, a business related to trustee Reuben Mitchell.
“At the year end there was a loan outstanding to the Trust of £50,000 (2024: £50,000) from Armorguard, a business related to Reuben Mitchell, trustee. The loan is interest free.” — page 17
“During the year there were donations of £131,780 (2024: £20,540) from persons connected to the Trustees and businesses controlled by them.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from persons connected to Trustees and businesses controlled by them.
“At the year end there was a loan outstanding to the Trust of £50,000 (2024: £50,000) from Armorguard, a business related to Reuben Mitchell, trustee. The loan is interest free.” — page 17
“During the year there were donations of £131,780 (2024: £20,540) from persons connected to the Trustees and businesses controlled by them.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Expenses paid on behalf of Chandlers Ford Gospel Hall Trust.
“At the year end there was a loan outstanding to the Trust of £50,000 (2024: £50,000) from Armorguard, a business related to Reuben Mitchell, trustee. The loan is interest free.” — page 17
“During the year there were donations of £131,780 (2024: £20,540) from persons connected to the Trustees and businesses controlled by them.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2025)

Total income
£564k
Total spending
£827k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
0

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Southampton City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£564k£827k
05/04/2024£99k£181k
05/04/2023£269k£130k
05/04/2022£59k£101k
05/04/2021£61k£98k

Common questions

Is PORTSWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to expenses for building a new hall for a related trust and depreciation charges. Free reserves at the year-end were £Nil, having decreased from £196,250 in the previous year, though the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.