GOLD HILL CHURCH TRUST
The objects of the Trust are to advance the Christian faith & to exercise Christian charity by making grants to:1. Gold Hill Baptist Church & to other Christian organisations whose purpose is only the advance of the Christian faith, &2. Recognised charities engaged in the relief of illness, poverty or concerned with moral or spiritual welfare.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £705,974 from £827,914 in the prior year, with all income distributed as grants to Gold Hill Baptist Church. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were zero at year-end, and the charity has no planned unrestricted expenditure or personnel costs. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year aggregate donations received from Trustees and parties related to them amounted to £88,785 (2025 - £122,334). There are no special conditions attached to these donations.” — page 20
“As at the year end there is £114,592 (2025 - £155,506) included within creditors due to Gold Hill Baptist Church.” — page 20
“During the year aggregate donations received from Trustees and parties related to them amounted to £88,785 (2025 - £122,334). There are no special conditions attached to these donations.” — page 20
“As at the year end there is £114,592 (2025 - £155,506) included within creditors due to Gold Hill Baptist Church.” — page 20
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2026)
Trustees
- MARK DAVID RAYNERchair
- CHRISTOPHER GLEDHILL
- Jonathan Powell
- RICHARD WILLIAM BARRETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £706k | £706k |
| 05/04/2025 | £828k | £828k |
| 05/04/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2023 | £716k | £714k |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.0m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is GOLD HILL CHURCH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £705,974 from £827,914 in the prior year, with all income distributed as grants to Gold Hill Baptist Church. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves were zero at year-end, and the charity has no planned unrestricted expenditure or personnel costs. The trustees and auditors confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD HILL CHURCH TRUST | £706k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HILLSIDE GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DUNHAM HILL TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORNHILL BAPTIST CHURCH, SOUTHAMPTON | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LOSELEY CHRISTIAN TRUST | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESTERFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |