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Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust

The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as 'Brethren'. Details can be found on their website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.orgMeetings are held nearly everyday in one or more of the gospel halls and it is a base from which preachers operate to spread the Christian gospel/literature and is located in the Newtown, Powys area

Activities & Mission

The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as 'Brethren'. Details can be found on their website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.orgMeetings are held nearly everyday in one or more of the gospel halls and it is a base from which preachers operate to spread the Christian gospel/literature and is located in the Newtown, Powys area

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£239,959
Latest Expenditure
£101,917

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 2.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 40.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £743,201
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,748
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,584
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,426
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £26,838

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£239,959
£101,9170 / 85
2024
£747,949
£45,422£18,584£4,116,159£185,6040 / 80
2023
£420,093
£26,6900 / 50
2022
£719,941
£17,116£1,380£3,020,229£918,8140 / 30
2021
£130,320
£15,5930 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust

What does Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust do?

The Trust provides and maintains gospel halls for the religious activities of Christians often referred to as 'Brethren'. Details can be found on their website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.orgMeetings are held nearly everyday in one or more of the gospel halls and it is a base from which preachers operate to spread the Christian gospel/literature and is located in the Newtown, Powys area

How much income did Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust report in 2025?

Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust reported total income of £240k and reported expenditure of £102k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust?

Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust has a program ratio of 2.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust registered as a charity?

Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 2014 as charity number 1159103. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust?

Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust operate?

Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust operates in Powys, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Dolafon Gospel Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159103.

Details

Address
MEETING ROOM
CAMBRIAN GARDENS
NEWTOWN
POWYS
SY16 2AW
Registration Date
6 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051295
Charity Number
1159103

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Trustees

CRAIG ANDREW HAWGOOD
Duncan Douglas Morren
John Morrish
MERVYN EDMONDSON
Peter Simpson

Sectors & Classifications

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