MOSTYN GOSPEL HALL TRUST
The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as'Brethren'. Details of the origins, teachings and way of life of the Brethren can be found on their website -www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.orgMeetings held at these gospel halls include the Lord's Supper (Communion), Gospel preachings, Biblereadings and Bible addresses.
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("FAITH IN PRACTICE"); AND (B) ANY OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH BRETHREN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income of £81,475. Free unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £82,301, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet estimated annual running costs and capital upkeep needs. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Contributions from the Congregation 72,044”
“Accordingly, the Trustees have decided to adopt a policy of maintaining reserves at a level sufficient to meet the estimated annual running costs of the meeting halls. In addition, reserves will be held to ensure the ongoing upkeep of the meeting halls in a condition appropriate for the congregation, including provision for necessary capital expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year the trust received donations totalling £1,311 (2024: £2,365) from trustees. All donations were made in the course of the charity’s normal operations.” — page 14
“There is also a loan outstanding with Plant Plan Limited totalling £30,000 (2024: £30,000) where a director is also a trustee.” — page 14
“During the year the trust received donations totalling £1,311 (2024: £2,365) from trustees. All donations were made in the course of the charity’s normal operations.” — page 14
“There is also a loan outstanding with Plant Plan Limited totalling £30,000 (2024: £30,000) where a director is also a trustee.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
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: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 15
Trustees
- CRAIG JONATHAN DALLOW
- DAVID JAMES ABERNETHIE
- MR A M WHITE
- MR P J FEAR
- MR R BURKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £83k | £43k |
| 05/04/2024 | £276k | £42k |
| 05/04/2023 | £72k | £26k |
| 05/04/2022 | £104k | £37k |
| 05/04/2021 | £146k | £37k |
Common questions
Is MOSTYN GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of incoming resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, with total voluntary income of £81,475. Free unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £82,301, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet estimated annual running costs and capital upkeep needs. 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.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSTYN GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £83k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LANSDOWNE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £315k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEEWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUARRY GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £280k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHELMSFORD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RADEGUND GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |