The Banner Of Truth Trust

Also known as: Banner, Banner of Truth

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Activities & Mission

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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

Scotland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,425,471

Latest Expenditure

£2,529,230

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £138,174

Charitable Activities £2,194,432

Other Trading £0

Investments £92,865

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,529,230

Raising Funds £0

Governance £61,159

Grants to Institutions £43,232

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,425,471	£2,529,230	£2,529,230	£6,643,166	£1,851,519	17 / 0
2024	£2,414,031	£2,518,753	£2,518,753	£6,790,850	£2,040,142	15 / 0
2023	£2,357,967	£2,510,519	£2,510,519	£6,864,327	£2,237,247	14 / 0
2022	£2,654,888	£2,141,518	£2,141,518	£7,028,752	£1,951,262	16 / 0
2021	£2,177,355	£1,922,215	£1,908,569	£6,504,076	£2,003,266	12 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Banner Of Truth Trust

What does The Banner Of Truth Trust do?

PUBLISHING CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND ORGANISING CONFERENCES

How much income did The Banner Of Truth Trust report in 2025?

The Banner Of Truth Trust reported total income of £2.43m and reported expenditure of £2.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Banner Of Truth Trust?

The Banner Of Truth Trust has a program ratio of 104.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Banner Of Truth Trust registered as a charity?

The Banner Of Truth Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 1965 as charity number 235652. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Banner Of Truth Trust?

The Banner Of Truth Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev JEFFREY KINGSWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Banner Of Truth Trust operate?

The Banner Of Truth Trust operates in Scotland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Banner Of Truth Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Banner Of Truth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 235652.