THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £58,394 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £289,150 against total expenditure of £230,756. The trustees report that free reserves of £123,786 are currently higher than the stated policy target of £27,000–£54,000 due to a large one-off gift. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The CIO’s reserves policy is to hold short-term reserves sufficient for working capital – this is estimated to be no less than 3 and 6 months of total staff costs - between £27,000 - £54,000.” — page 6
“Five Trustees or their close relations (2024 - five) have made donations to the CIO totalling £76,373 (2024 - £34,175) in the year. This included a one-off donation from one trustee of £40,000.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2023)
Trustees
- Rev Christopher Leonard Charles Houghtonchair
- Charlotte Jane Williams
- Clare Helen Causier
- David Watson Dawes
- Jill Margaret Steer
- Rev RAMZI PAUL ADCOCK
- Timothy Philip Davies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £289k | £231k |
| 31/08/2024 | £224k | £206k |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.2m | £90k |
Common questions
Is THE HOLY TRINITY GATESHEAD CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £58,394 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £289,150 against total expenditure of £230,756. The trustees report that free reserves of £123,786 are currently higher than the stated policy target of £27,000–£54,000 due to a large one-off gift. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £27k |
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| CHURCH BURGESSES TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 1 | £2k |