NORTHRIDGE GOSPEL HALL TRUST
Spreading the Gospel message including preaching in public places and distributing gospel booklets.
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, primarily due to the sale of a portion of land. Free reserves increased to £194,488, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet day-to-day expenses and urgent repairs, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Contributions from the Congregation 87,407”
“The Trustees aim for the charity to hold approximately an amount equivalent to 12 months operating costs in a current account to meet the day to day expenses, plus an allowance for any urgent repairs and capital expenses.” — page 6
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £7,920 (2024: £252,920) were received from related parties. Included within 2024 was a £200,000 donation from Dolphin Solutions Ltd, a company of which J Beattie, a trustee, is a director of.” — page 13
“At the year end, Udiam Construction Limited (a company in which the trustees IJ Holding and G Devenish are directors) owed the trust £79,998 (2024: £79,998).”
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £7,920 (2024: £252,920) were received from related parties. Included within 2024 was a £200,000 donation from Dolphin Solutions Ltd, a company of which J Beattie, a trustee, is a director of.” — page 13
“At the year end, Udiam Construction Limited (a company in which the trustees IJ Holding and G Devenish are directors) owed the trust £79,998 (2024: £79,998).”
“During the financial year, aggregated donations of £7,920 (2024: £252,920) were received from related parties. Included within 2024 was a £200,000 donation from Dolphin Solutions Ltd, a company of which J Beattie, a trustee, is a director of.” — page 13
“At the year end, Udiam Construction Limited (a company in which the trustees IJ Holding and G Devenish are directors) owed the trust £79,998 (2024: £79,998).”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- GERRY DEVENISH
- IAN JAMES HOLDING
- JONATHAN BEATTIE
- RALPH MUMFORD
- STEPHEN ANTHONY PONS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £179k | £151k |
| 05/04/2024 | £398k | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2023 | £167k | £191k |
| 05/04/2022 | £84k | £75k |
| 05/04/2021 | £91k | £67k |
Common questions
Is NORTHRIDGE 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, primarily due to the sale of a portion of land. Free reserves increased to £194,488, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet day-to-day expenses and urgent repairs, with no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PBCC Properties UK | 1 | £112k |
Charities like this
- SEFTON GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- POLDEN GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- CLIFTON HILL GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- CARDIFF GOSPEL HALL TRUST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHRIDGE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SEFTON GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £160k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HEATHWOOD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POLDEN GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £559k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CLIFTON HILL GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £453k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |