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Gosport Cornerstone Trust

Also known as: Cornerstone Books

Gosport Cornerstone Trust operate the Christian bookshop Cornerstone Books to provide bibles, books and other materials to support people in their Christian faith.

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Activities & Mission

Gosport Cornerstone Trust operate the Christian bookshop Cornerstone Books to provide bibles, books and other materials to support people in their Christian faith.

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
£28,447
Latest Expenditure
£25,802

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£28,447
£25,8020 / 20
2024
£27,357
£29,0730 / 18
2023
£25,592
£26,4430 / 12
2022
£41,583
£40,2270 / 14
2021
£24,132
£19,5650 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Gosport Cornerstone Trust

What does Gosport Cornerstone Trust do?

Gosport Cornerstone Trust operate the Christian bookshop Cornerstone Books to provide bibles, books and other materials to support people in their Christian faith.

How much income did Gosport Cornerstone Trust report in 2025?

Gosport Cornerstone Trust reported total income of £28k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Gosport Cornerstone Trust registered as a charity?

Gosport Cornerstone Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 July 1981 as charity number 282517. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Gosport Cornerstone Trust?

Gosport Cornerstone Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Richard Atkinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Gosport Cornerstone Trust operate?

Gosport Cornerstone Trust operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Gosport Cornerstone Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Gosport Cornerstone Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282517.

Details

Address
Cornerstone Books
9 Bemisters Lane
Gosport
PO12 1HB
Registration Date
7 July 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
282517
Charity Number
282517

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Trustees

Charles Richard Atkinson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BRIAN HARRY COSSINS
Lynn Pettersen

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cornerstone Books

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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