David Pawson Publishing 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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“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
Trustees
- MR STEVE DALLYchair
- Andrew Graeme Kittow
- Rev ALAN DINNIE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pawson Publishing Limited | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DAVID PEARLMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £351k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY OF BRITAIN | £38.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| INTER-VARSITY PRESS | £1.4m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ALIVE PUBLISHING LIMITED | £660k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES | £7.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |