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Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society

Also known as: Gospel Standard Poor Relief Society

To provide financial assstance to needy cases who qualify under the rules of the trust deed and to publish monthly the Gospel Standard and Friendly Companion magazines.

Activities & Mission

To provide financial assstance to needy cases who qualify under the rules of the trust deed and to publish monthly the Gospel Standard and Friendly Companion magazines.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£874,866
Latest Expenditure
£248,269

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Social welfare 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 £680,764
Charitable Activities £44,934
Other Trading £0
Investments £149,168
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £238,349
Raising Funds £9,920
Governance £23,326
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2024.

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
2024
£874,866
£248,269£238,349£3,408,409£2,712,1414 / 5
2023
£323,682
£275,2770 / 4
2022
£191,577
£214,2800 / 0
2021
£475,509
£197,7500 / 2
2020
£99,715
£204,4450 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society

What does Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society do?

To provide financial assstance to needy cases who qualify under the rules of the trust deed and to publish monthly the Gospel Standard and Friendly Companion magazines.

How much income did Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society report in 2024?

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society reported total income of £875k and reported expenditure of £248k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society?

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society has a program ratio of 27.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society registered as a charity?

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 April 1965 as charity number 209373. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society?

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is GERALD DAVID BUSS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society operate?

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society operates across 3 areas: Australia, United States and England.

Is Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society a registered charity?

Yes — Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 209373.

Details

Address
5 ROUNDWOOD GARDENS
HARPENDEN
AL5 3AJ
Registration Date
26 April 1965
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
209373
Charity Number
209373

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Trustees

GERALD DAVID BUSS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANDREW JOHN COLLINS
Also governs 1 other charity
BRIAN PHILIP MERCER
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Andrew Frank Wilderspin
Also governs 1 other charity
GILBERT WILLIAM HYDE
GRAHAM ERIC HADLEY
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN HENRY COTTINGTON
Also governs 1 other charity
MARTIN COTTINGTON
TIMOTHY JAMES PARISH
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gospel Standard Poor Relief Society

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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