GOSPEL PATRONS UK
The advancement of the evangelical Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statements of belief.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, PRINCIPALLY (BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION) BY THE TEACHING OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST PARTICULARLY AS IT RELATES TO PROMOTING THE PRINCIPLES OF GENEROSITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £14,252 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £76,653 to £62,401. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue, and the trustees aim to maintain reserves covering at least three months of overhead expenditure. The charity is currently in a position where its unrestricted funds are above its stated policy target, although it has operated at a deficit in the current year.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain a level of unrestricted reserves to be able to cover overhead expenditure for at least three months.” — page 4
“During the period the company received donations of £20,000, and £32,000 (2024 - £31,250, and £19,000) respectively from S D Pillar, and S Pilcher.” — page 12
“A service agreement was entered into during the year with First Fruits Gospel Foundation to share the costs of a subcontractor, of £28,250 (2024 - £55,510).” — page 12
“During the period the company received donations of £20,000, and £32,000 (2024 - £31,250, and £19,000) respectively from S D Pillar, and S Pilcher.” — page 12
“A service agreement was entered into during the year with First Fruits Gospel Foundation to share the costs of a subcontractor, of £28,250 (2024 - £55,510).” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- 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 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 6
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 4
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2022 (received 11/03/2024, 132 days after the 31/10/2023 due date).
Trustees
- Simon David Pillarchair
- Akeel Husein Kurban Sachak
- Benjamin Stone
- Daniel McKinlay
- Simon Humphrey Westland PILCHER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £172k | £187k |
| 31/12/2024 | £183k | £180k |
| 31/12/2023 | £68k | £75k |
| 31/12/2022 | £154k | £156k |
| 31/12/2021 | £122k | £106k |
Common questions
Is GOSPEL PATRONS UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £14,252 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £76,653 to £62,401. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue, and the trustees aim to maintain reserves covering at least three months of overhead expenditure. The charity is currently in a position where its unrestricted funds are above its stated policy target, although it has operated at a deficit in the current year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOSPEL PATRONS UK | £172k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL CHURCH (UK) | £137k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP ASSOCIATION UK | £44k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL SUPPORT | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | £259k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL OF TRUTH CHURCH | £384k | up to £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |