THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
Registered charity 1164161 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE GATEWAY PRAYER WATCH
We exist for the public benefit to see the advancement of the Christian faith and relief of poverty primarily in the West End of Newcastle Upon Tyne. We host multiple weekly activities including; a Sunday Gathering, community practical care drop in sessions. These provide a place for people to grow in their understanding of Christianity and/or receive practical support to relieve poverty.
Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £40,693 exceed the trustees' policy target of £20,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing to £40,693 from an unrestricted cash holding of £40,693 at year-end.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: no less than £20,000 (held: £41k)
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 (which equates to about 3 months' of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Sam Douthwaite received £14,334 as Senior Elder; Suzanne Douthwaite (trustee's wife) received £14,148 as employee.
“Sam Douthwaite, a trustee, served as a Senior Elder and received a salary of £14,334 (2024 - £18,700). He was paid for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sam Douthwaite, a trustee, served as a Senior Elder and received a salary of £14,334 (2024 - £18,700). He was paid for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.
“Sam Douthwaite, a trustee, served as a Senior Elder and received a salary of £14,334 (2024 - £18,700). He was paid for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“Suzanne Douthwaite, the wife of a trustee was paid £14,148 (2024 - £13,466) in her role as an employee.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Suzanne Douthwaite, the wife of a trustee was paid £14,148 (2024 - £13,466) in her role as an employee.
“Sam Douthwaite, a trustee, served as a Senior Elder and received a salary of £14,334 (2024 - £18,700). He was paid for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 8
“Suzanne Douthwaite, the wife of a trustee was paid £14,148 (2024 - £13,466) in her role as an employee.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
- SAM DOUTHWAITEchair
- KEMI OLATUNJI
- Nicola Jane Riches
- STEPHEN GILL
- Steve Philipson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Newcastle Upon Tyne City
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £40,693 exceed the trustees' policy target of £20,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year, with unrestricted funds increasing to £40,693 from an unrestricted cash holding of £40,693 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE as a grant recipient include THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST.
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