THE GATE CHURCH
We provide opportunities for Christians to express and grow in their faith, and for enquirers to learn more about the Christian faith; courses, teaching and education relating to the Christian faith and Christian living; a variety of relief work and other services for our local community; and pastoral care and support for church members and others in our local community.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE:(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN BIRMINGHAM, AND THE SURROUNDING AREA; AND(B) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £10,565.79 for the year, with total incoming resources of £148,708.64 and expenditures of £138,142.85. Unrestricted reserves (General Funds) stood at £42,470, which the trustees note is currently above their policy target of three months' running costs, though they anticipate a decrease in the coming year. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis and do not present a 'true and fair' view according to standard accounting practices.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 43
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 40
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Trustees
- David Kershaw Baldwin
- Jonathan Matthew Ivey
- Manus Chin-Kiu Wong
- Micah Joel Deegan
- Yong Jett Chong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £149k | £138k |
| 31/03/2025 | £116k | £117k |
| 31/03/2024 | £118k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £110k | £107k |
| 31/03/2022 | £92k | £106k |
Common questions
Is THE GATE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £10,565.79 for the year, with total incoming resources of £148,708.64 and expenditures of £138,142.85. Unrestricted reserves (General Funds) stood at £42,470, which the trustees note is currently above their policy target of three months' running costs, though they anticipate a decrease in the coming year. The accounts were prepared on a receipts and payments basis and do not present a 'true and fair' view according to standard accounting practices. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GATE CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GATE CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £16k | The Gate Regeneration |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GATE CHURCH | £149k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £34k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY GATE FOUNDATION | £157k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE GATE READING | £631k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FOUNTAIN GATE CHAPEL | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNTAIN GATE CHAPEL (HARLOW) | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |