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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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Grants

Gold Hill Church Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£701,690
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£705,974
Latest Expenditure
£705,974

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 348). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities 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 £705,974
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £705,974
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,284
Grants to Institutions £701,690
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£705,974
£705,974£705,974£0£00 / 0
2025
£827,914
£827,914£827,914£0£00 / 0
2024
£1,096,236
£1,096,236£1,096,236£0£00 / 0
2023
£715,878
£713,519£713,519£0£00 / 0
2022
£1,044,020
£1,044,020£1,044,020-£2,359£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gold Hill Church Trust

What does Gold Hill Church Trust do?

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.

How much income did Gold Hill Church Trust report in 2026?

Gold Hill Church Trust reported total income of £706k and reported expenditure of £706k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gold Hill Church Trust?

Gold Hill Church Trust has a program ratio of 100.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 348 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gold Hill Church Trust registered as a charity?

Gold Hill Church Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1984 as charity number 289179. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Gold Hill Church Trust?

Gold Hill Church Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MARK DAVID RAYNER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gold Hill Church Trust operate?

Gold Hill Church Trust operates in Buckinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gold Hill Church Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Gold Hill Church Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289179.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
22 May 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289179
Charity Number
289179

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Trustees

MARK DAVID RAYNER Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
CHRISTOPHER GLEDHILL
Jonathan Powell
RICHARD WILLIAM BARRETT
Also governs 1 other charity

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2 November 2026
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