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Manchester Gospel Hall Trust

Provision and upkeep of gospel halls in the Greater Manchester area for religious and other activities of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. More information regarding the Brethren can be found on the website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org

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Activities & Mission

Provision and upkeep of gospel halls in the Greater Manchester area for religious and other activities of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. More information regarding the Brethren can be found on the website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org

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
£170,377
Latest Expenditure
£190,187

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 13.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Religion 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 £1,391,737
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £26,963
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £183,743
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Woodlands Poverty Trust (organisation 1009705)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£170,377
£190,1870 / 40
2024
£1,418,700
£183,743£183,743£6,982,407£6,982,4070 / 40
2023
£15,722
£11,1830 / 40
2022
£1,474,054
£8,636£8,636£5,742,918£5,742,9180 / 35
2021
£39,583
£15,9330 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manchester Gospel Hall Trust

What does Manchester Gospel Hall Trust do?

Provision and upkeep of gospel halls in the Greater Manchester area for religious and other activities of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church. More information regarding the Brethren can be found on the website www.plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch.org

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

Manchester Gospel Hall Trust reported total income of £170k and reported expenditure of £190k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Manchester Gospel Hall Trust?

Manchester Gospel Hall Trust has a program ratio of 13.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Manchester Gospel Hall Trust registered as a charity?

Manchester Gospel Hall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2014 as charity number 1159119. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Manchester Gospel Hall Trust?

Manchester 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 Manchester Gospel Hall Trust operate?

Manchester Gospel Hall Trust operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Manchester Gospel Hall Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Manchester Gospel Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159119.

Details

Address
Mayfields
Shay Lane
Hale Barns
Altrincham
WA15 8UE
Registration Date
7 November 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051201
Charity Number
1159119

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Trustees

DALE YARL DUNBAR
GEORGE JOE DUNBAR
MARK LITTLEWOOD
MICHAEL GAIUS HARVEY
STEPHEN ANDREW KNIGHT

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