EASTBROOK 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 ways of life of the brethren can be found on their website - www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.com.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,875,344 at the year end, having recorded a surplus of incoming resources over expenditure. The trustees report that no reserves policy is needed due to minimal expenditure, and they confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that no reserves policy is needed as expenditure is very minimal and infrequent.”
“A loan, repayable to The Shepherdsmead Trust, was transferred from Farnison Gospel Hall Trust to the trust for £365,000.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- CHESTER WILLIAM WHITE
- George Critchley
- Gerry Marsh
- JOHN JAMES
- Rolfe James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £190k | £160k |
| 05/04/2024 | £1.2m | £191k |
| 05/04/2023 | £5.9m | £94k |
| 05/04/2022 | £50k | £30k |
| 05/04/2021 | £7k | £25k |
Common questions
Is EASTBROOK GOSPEL HALL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £7,875,344 at the year end, having recorded a surplus of incoming resources over expenditure. The trustees report that no reserves policy is needed due to minimal expenditure, and they confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.