THE POCKET TESTAMENT LEAGUE LIMITED
The aim and mission statement of The Pocket Testament League is enabling Christians to share their faith one-to-one by the provision of Gospel booklets, training and support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £43,247, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing from £162,364 to £131,691. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure, and the year-end level represented nearly nine months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operating on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least between three and six months of unrestricted fund expenditure.”
“received donations totalling £20,283 (2024: £16,838) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 13
“paid expenses totalling £nil (2024: £9) to zero (2024: 1) trustees for travel and subsistence whilst carrying out duties associated with being trustees” — page 13
“received donations totalling £20,283 (2024: £16,838) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 13
“paid expenses totalling £nil (2024: £9) to zero (2024: 1) trustees for travel and subsistence whilst carrying out duties associated with being trustees” — page 13
“Pension contributions of £213 (2024: £213) were owing at the balance sheet date.” — page 11
Trustees
- Rev Mark Andrew Wiltshirechair
- HEATHER FRANCES SHEPHEARD
- MARJORIE MAY MURPHY
- Michael Brickley
- Richard Thomas Garner
- Timothy James Rowlands
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £280k | £323k |
| 30/06/2024 | £375k | £339k |
| 30/06/2023 | £400k | £333k |
| 30/06/2022 | £297k | £356k |
| 30/06/2021 | £256k | £203k |
Common questions
Is THE POCKET TESTAMENT LEAGUE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £43,247, resulting in unrestricted reserves decreasing from £162,364 to £131,691. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy target of three to six months of unrestricted expenditure, and the year-end level represented nearly nine months' expenditure. The trustees confirmed adequate resources to continue operating on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE POCKET TESTAMENT LEAGUE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE POCKET TESTAMENT LEAGUE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE DEO GLORIA TRUST, ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE, KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Evangelism |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Evangelism |
| ROCK CHRISTIAN CENTRE | FY2025 | £600 | |
| KINGSLAND CHURCH COLCHESTER | FY2023 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| RADSTOCK TRUST CIO | 1 | £1.7m |
| CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £159k |
| AWAKEN LOVE FOR AFRICA | 1 | £54k |
| THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO | 1 | £43k |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, CARDIGAN | 1 | £22k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £20k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS YATELEY | 1 | £16k |
Charities like this
- GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE!
- NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY PROPERTY CHARITY
- Islington Gospel Trust Limited
- BIBLE AND GOSPEL TRUST
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH
- THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF MANGEMBO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE POCKET TESTAMENT LEAGUE LIMITED | £280k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE! | £3.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY PROPERTY CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Islington Gospel Trust Limited | £240k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BIBLE AND GOSPEL TRUST | £8.9m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |