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.

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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.

Grants

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025): £258,010; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: elderly people and other defined groups
What it supports: religious activities

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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.

Country

Australia United States

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£265,386

Latest Expenditure

£258,010

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: 288). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% 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 20% 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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£265,386	£258,010				0 / 3
2024	£874,866	£248,269	£238,349	£3,408,409	£2,712,141	4 / 5
2023	£323,682	£275,277				0 / 4
2022	£191,577	£214,280				0 / 0
2021	£475,509	£197,750				0 / 2

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 2025?

Gospel Standard Aid And Poor Relief Society reported total income of £265k and reported expenditure of £258k for the financial year ending 2025, 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 288 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.