GIFT OF BLESSING TRUST
The Trust aims to make deeply rooted Christian disciples through ministry events in churches, in prisons and at other venues, sharing God's love and making Scripture accessible; by training leaders and speakers to meet the challenge of sharing Christ and the power of the Cross in the 21st century; and by opening up God's word, both online and in print, to empower God's people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves fell to £13,459, which is below the stated policy target of six months of expenditure. The trustees note that the increase in expenditure was expected and that the charity holds significant designated reserves to ensure viability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds held by the Charity should be 6 months of the resources expended” — page 2
“In total the Trustees donated £27,000 (2024, £24,000) (including Gift Aid) to the Trust during the period to 31st August 2025.” — page 7
Trustees
- Rachel Pimchair
- Annette Bull
- CLARE ELIZABETH PHILLIPS
- JOANNE STILWELL
- SHAKTI SISODIA
- TRISTAN PETER BLOOD BSC
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £48k | £63k |
| 31/08/2024 | £50k | £52k |
| 31/08/2023 | £56k | £50k |
| 31/08/2022 | £79k | £46k |
| 31/08/2021 | £43k | £37k |
Common questions
Is GIFT OF BLESSING TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves fell to £13,459, which is below the stated policy target of six months of expenditure. The trustees note that the increase in expenditure was expected and that the charity holds significant designated reserves to ensure viability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GIFT OF BLESSING TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GIFT OF BLESSING TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS KENSINGTON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK | FY2024 | £1k | UK and Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK | FY2023 | £1k | UK and Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK | FY2022 | £1k | UK and Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES | FY2021 | £500 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST BARNABAS KENSINGTON | FY2024 | £250 | Giving to organisations |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES | FY2024 | £100 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY BARNES | FY2023 | £100 |