THE LONDON GOOD STEWARDS TRUST
Generally advancing the religion: Making grants to churches (or organisations planted or established under the supervision of churches) subscribing to the doctrine of the Church of England to support them in carrying on activities including provision of regular public worship open to all, pastoral work, holding events and distributing literature promoting Christianity and its public teaching.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £90,705 for the year ended 31 December 2023, driven by incoming donations and grants. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds total funds of £90,705, with unrestricted funds amounting to £23,004.
What the accounts disclose
“6480 was paid in grant funding to St Matthew's Ponders End, which Is related to LGST because the Priest in Charge is the husband of a trustee, The trustee was exduded from any discussion and decision making In relation to this funding.” — page 9
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £355k | £247k |
| 31/12/2023 | £127k | £36k |
| 31/12/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/12/2020 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON GOOD STEWARDS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £90,705 for the year ended 31 December 2023, driven by incoming donations and grants. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds total funds of £90,705, with unrestricted funds amounting to £23,004. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LONDON GOOD STEWARDS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LONDON GOOD STEWARDS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. STEPHEN WITH ST. LUKE, PADDINGTON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD | FY2024 | £15k | Grant to St Matthew's Ponders End |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. STEPHEN WITH ST. LUKE, PADDINGTON | FY2023 | £5k | Ministry Grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF GREAT CHESHAM | 1 | £82k |
| THE CROSS TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE, WIMBLEDON PARK | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE OXFORD GOOD STEWARDS TRUST
- THE CHURCH OF THE LONDONERS
- Trinity Church Central London
- THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED
- TRINITY CENTRAL LONDON
- TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON GOOD STEWARDS TRUST | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OXFORD GOOD STEWARDS TRUST | £907k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CHURCH OF THE LONDONERS | £994k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Trinity Church Central London | £299k | £61,882.09 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN LONDON LIMITED | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CENTRAL LONDON | £267k | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |