The Kingdom Hall Trust
Also known as: London Company of Kingdom Witnesses
To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.
Activities & Mission
To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 89% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £27,922,653 | £32,456,623 | £32,456,623 | £214,159,157 | £7,887,645 | 0 / 670 |
| 2023 | £25,768,640 | £29,065,343 | £29,065,343 | £218,693,127 | £9,186,556 | 0 / 110 |
| 2022 | £30,916,771 | £24,832,298 | £24,832,298 | £221,989,830 | £9,282,502 | 0 / 10 |
| 2021 | £133,228,025 | £27,316,409 | £27,316,409 | £215,905,357 | £11,793,319 | 0 / 10 |
| 2020 | £104,413,082 | £4,010,790 | £4,010,790 | £109,993,741 | £6,593,003 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Kingdom Hall Trust
What does The Kingdom Hall Trust do?
To advance the Christian religion as practised by Jehovah's Witnesses by providing, maintaining, and at times acting as custodian trustee for places of worship in the United Kingdom.
How much income did The Kingdom Hall Trust report in 2024?
The Kingdom Hall Trust reported total income of £27.92m and reported expenditure of £32.46m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Kingdom Hall Trust?
The Kingdom Hall Trust has a program ratio of 116.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Kingdom Hall Trust registered as a charity?
The Kingdom Hall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 May 1978 as charity number 275946. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Kingdom Hall Trust?
The Kingdom Hall Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD JOHN COOK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kingdom Hall Trust operate?
The Kingdom Hall Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Kingdom Hall Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Kingdom Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275946.
Details
West Hanningfield
CHELMSFORD
CM2 8FW
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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