The Gate Reading

Also known as: Reading Community Church

The church undertakes to work with people of all ages to relate to and serve the local community and to further the Christian faith.

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Activities & Mission

The church undertakes to work with people of all ages to relate to and serve the local community and to further the 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

Reading

Financial Information

Latest Income

£609,272

Latest Expenditure

£511,658

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 53% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% 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 £600,423

Charitable Activities £8,033

Other Trading £0

Investments £816

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £509,223

Raising Funds £2,435

Governance £5,576

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£609,272	£511,658	£509,223	£4,744,421	£62,498	7 / 130
2023	£2,005,736	£425,222	£417,325	£4,646,807	£87,087	6 / 130
2022	£485,902	£294,894				0 / 120
2021	£447,407	£228,374				0 / 80
2020	£421,987	£253,953				0 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Gate Reading

What does The Gate Reading do?

The church undertakes to work with people of all ages to relate to and serve the local community and to further the Christian faith.

How much income did The Gate Reading report in 2024?

The Gate Reading reported total income of £609k and reported expenditure of £512k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Gate Reading?

The Gate Reading has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Gate Reading registered as a charity?

The Gate Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2009 as charity number 1132037. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Gate Reading?

The Gate Reading is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is YINKA OYEKAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Gate Reading operate?

The Gate Reading operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Gate Reading a registered charity?

Yes — The Gate Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132037.