THE LIVERPOOL GOSPEL TRUST
Seeking to ensure that faithful Anglicans in Liverpool Area are able to bring the good news of Jesus to the communities around them, by raising money to be used, amongst other things, to fund gospel workers, provide accommodation for gospel workers and support major projects such as the purchase of a church buildings
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AS THIS IS SET FORTH IN THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND APPLIED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE DOCTRINAL STATEMENT APPENDED TO THIS CONSTITUTION FOR ALL THOSE WITHIN THE AREA OF DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL (OR IN SUCH OTHER PLACES AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DECIDE FROM TIME TO TIME), BY SUPPORTING, THROUGH THE MAKING OF GRANTS OR OTHERWISE:A. PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP;B. THE PROVISION OF APPROPRIATELY TRAINED PEOPLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND PROVISION OF PASTORAL CARE;C. OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM; AND D. THE PROMOTION OF THE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.E. ANY OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW IN ENGLAND AND WALES) WHICH THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION DETERMINE FROM TIME TO TIME. THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IS FOR THESE PURPOSES IS TO BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND (WORSHIP AND DOCTRINE) MEASURE 1974 AS ORIGINALLY ENACTED.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £30,902 with total expenditure of only £180, resulting in end-of-year reserves of £700. The trustees report that the charity is in a preparatory phase, having drafted financial controls and grant-making policies while awaiting anticipated greater funds before applying them for public benefit.
What the accounts disclose
“Major sources of income: a. Donations: £30,902”
“Reserves will cover a minimum of 3-6 months of essential operating costs”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Thomas Charles Atkinsonchair
- Genevieve Craze-Romero
- James Alister Robbie MacLeay
- Mark Gareth Ashley Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £31k | £180 |
| 31/12/2023 | £10k | £0 |
| 31/12/2022 | £7k | £0 |
| 31/12/2021 | £8k | £0 |
Common questions
Is THE LIVERPOOL GOSPEL TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £30,902 with total expenditure of only £180, resulting in end-of-year reserves of £700. The trustees report that the charity is in a preparatory phase, having drafted financial controls and grant-making policies while awaiting anticipated greater funds before applying them for public benefit. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.