The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Gospel Standard Trust

Registered charity 249781 Registered since 1967

Operates: Throughout England

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Board DNA

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10
trustees on the board
14.1y median 9.5y
average tenure
46y
longest tenure
7
trustees past 6 years
17.4y
average years in governance
5 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
10
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Religious Activities 10General Charitable Purposes 2The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 2Education/training 1Other Charitable Purposes 1

Commercial experience

Construction 1Education 1Finance 1

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Contact

Websitewww.gospelstandard.org.uk
EmailGSTRUST@PLAYFOOT.NET
Phone01892722184
AddressCAVEPITS HOUSE, MARLE PLACE ROAD, BRENCHLEY, TONBRIDGE, TN12 7HS

Finances

£200,810 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£52,162£115,926
2021£100,635£110,100
2022£71,901£114,425
2023£91,291£124,424
2024£200,810£168,004

What it does

What

Religious Activities

Who

Other Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Other FinanceProvides Services

Charitable objects

4 ObjectsThe objects for which the Company is established are:-4.1 To assist Gospel Standard Churches and Congregations subscribing to the Articles of Faith of the Gospel Standard Strict and Particular Baptists (the Articles of Faith) in the furtherance of their religion and charitable work.4.2 To assist with the appointment of trustees and with necessary legal advice, and/or repairs, maintenance or sale of any buildings or land relating to Gospel Standard Chapels.4.3 To support such of the following as are charities: The Gospel Standard Aid and Poor Relief Society, The Gospel Standard Bethesda Fund, The Gospel Standard Publications Fund, The Gadsby Memorial Christmas Fund, The Library of the Gospel Standard Baptists and any other charitable trust or fund approved by the Executive Committee.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 2 AUGUST 1966 AND AMENDED 20 JANUARY 1979, 15 FEBRUARY 1979 AND 21 MAY 2005 as amended on 11 Sep 2021 as amended on 21 Sep 2021 as amended on 22 Sep 2021

Trustees (10)

10trustees
57median age
3aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Gospel Standard Trust(the) · 00884708 · Active

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) · incorporated 02/08/1966

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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