THORNFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
The primary aims of the Trust are to fulfil the role of a Christian Church in the South Middlesbrough area and to provide for the needs of those wishing to follow the pure doctrine of the Holy Scriptures, and to promote the Christian faith throughout the UK with the desire that all men should come to knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus of incoming resources over expenditure for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income rising to £114,441. Free unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £3,661,506, which the Trustees attribute to funds set aside for a future land purchase and construction of a new Gospel Hall. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs.
What the accounts disclose
“the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining no significant reserves, other than a designated fund of £3,000,000 which is set aside for future expenditure on a new main Gospel Hall.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ADRIAN DENNIS JAMES
- ANTONY ADRIAN JAMES
- IAN PRINGLE COWIE
- Marcus Johnston
- ROBIN KENNETH EVERSHED
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £131k | £87k |
| 05/04/2024 | £80k | £85k |
| 05/04/2023 | £47k | £497k |
| 05/04/2022 | £47k | £31k |
| 05/04/2021 | £33k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THORNFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus of incoming resources over expenditure for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income rising to £114,441. Free unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £3,661,506, which the Trustees attribute to funds set aside for a future land purchase and construction of a new Gospel Hall. The Trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern despite increased energy costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.