David Pawson Publishing Limited

Registered charity 224579 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ANCHOR RECORDINGS LIMITED, Anchor Recordings, RICHMOND AND DISTRICT CHRISTIAN BOOKSHOP LIMITED, VISION AND VENTURE LIMITED

The charity produces, supplies and distributes Christian teaching and message material by way of cassette, compact disc, dvd's and books to fulfill orders received by post, email, website, telephone and personal visits. The material is distributed to customers worldwide.

Causes: Education/training · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£129k
Latest spending
£188k
Registered
1963
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £59,496 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant change from the previous year's surplus. Despite this, the trustees confirm that the company holds sufficient funds to continue its charitable activities in line with its current strategy. Total unrestricted and restricted funds carried forward were £715,170.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Royalties paid to DPM
Royalties paid to DPM in the financial year totalled £6,410 (2024: £986). During the year DPPL received donations from DPM of £37,763 (2024 : £295,907). At the balance sheet date DPPL was owed £18,198 by DPM (2024: £4,124). This amount is included in the financial statements within "Other debtors". For the year ended 31st March 2025 the company paid £23,050 to a company controlled by Mr S Dally for consultancy services (Year ended 31st March 2024 : £28,780). In both years the payments were for services relating to specific project work including Business Development. — page 13
For the year ended 31st March 2025 the company paid £23,050 to a company controlled by Mr S Dally for consultancy services (Year ended 31st March 2024 : £28,780). In both years the payments were for services relating to specific project work including Business Development. — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consultancy services to company controlled by Mr S Dally
Royalties paid to DPM in the financial year totalled £6,410 (2024: £986). During the year DPPL received donations from DPM of £37,763 (2024 : £295,907). At the balance sheet date DPPL was owed £18,198 by DPM (2024: £4,124). This amount is included in the financial statements within "Other debtors". For the year ended 31st March 2025 the company paid £23,050 to a company controlled by Mr S Dally for consultancy services (Year ended 31st March 2024 : £28,780). In both years the payments were for services relating to specific project work including Business Development. — page 13
For the year ended 31st March 2025 the company paid £23,050 to a company controlled by Mr S Dally for consultancy services (Year ended 31st March 2024 : £28,780). In both years the payments were for services relating to specific project work including Business Development. — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£129k£188k
31/03/2024£426k£189k
31/03/2023£145k£167k
31/03/2022£213k£197k
31/03/2021£219k£179k

Common questions

Is David Pawson Publishing Limited financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £59,496 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant change from the previous year's surplus. Despite this, the trustees confirm that the company holds sufficient funds to continue its charitable activities in line with its current strategy. Total unrestricted and restricted funds carried forward were £715,170. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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