Dereham 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.org
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of income resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to non-monetary depreciation charges. The trustees confirm that the charity operates with no employees and maintains no significant reserves, with free reserves at £Nil. The charity relies on donated services from a related entity, Swaffham Gospel Hall Trust, to cover its expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies” — page 7
“The trustees have adopted a policy of maintaining no significant reserves.” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Clive Barnes
- David Graham Davis
- Heber Phillip Cook
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £29k | £0 |
| 05/04/2024 | £500k | £0 |
| 05/04/2023 | £0 | £0 |
| 05/04/2022 | £2k | £1.2m |
| 05/04/2021 | £7k | £58k |
Common questions
Is Dereham Gospel Hall Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of income resources over resources expended for the year ended 5 April 2025, primarily due to non-monetary depreciation charges. The trustees confirm that the charity operates with no employees and maintains no significant reserves, with free reserves at £Nil. The charity relies on donated services from a related entity, Swaffham Gospel Hall Trust, to cover its expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.