GCH TRUST
GCH Trust exists to advance the Christian religion primarily by:1 - encouraging and facilitating the founding and operation of Christian churches primarily, although not exclusively, in the North East of England2 - encouraging the seeking of new followers of the Christian religion3 - facilitating the training and development of individuals in their understanding of the Christian religion
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £102,978.13, while total outgoings amounted to £107,907.37, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The closing bank balance is reported as £42,221.03, down from an opening balance of £47,150.27.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Benjamin Parker
- MICHAEL ARMSTRONG HALL
- SCOTT THOMSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £103k | £108k |
| 31/08/2024 | £115k | £116k |
| 31/08/2023 | £127k | £214k |
| 31/08/2022 | £68k | £62k |
| 31/08/2021 | £85k | £55k |
Common questions
Is GCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £102,978.13, while total outgoings amounted to £107,907.37, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The closing bank balance is reported as £42,221.03, down from an opening balance of £47,150.27.
Who funds GCH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GCH TRUST as a grant recipient include THE REDEEMER TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE REDEEMER TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE REDEEMER TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
Charities like this
- GRACE TRUST (BRISTOL)
- Islington Gospel Trust Limited
- THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST
- QUANTUM TRUST
- Gospel Support and Homes Trust Limited
- CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCH TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE TRUST (BRISTOL) | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Islington Gospel Trust Limited | £240k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST | £289k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| QUANTUM TRUST | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Gospel Support and Homes Trust Limited | £2.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |