The Gospel Magazine Trust
Analysis
The Gospel Magazine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Frinton-On-Sea. It was registered in July 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Gospel Magazine Trust reported income of £31k and spending of £12k, leaving 62% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,105 to £31k (+892%), an average of +78% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 1051%. Over the whole period it spent 116% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Gospel Magazine Trust sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Redeemed Christian Church of God Beautiful Gate Battersea Parish (£31k), Chabad Retreat Centre (£31k) and The Milborne Port Village Hall Trust (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The purpose of the trust is the publication of the Gospel Magazine, which is believed to be the oldest religious periodical still being published. The bi-monthly magazine is non-denominational, seeking to present the Lord Jesus Christ as the only hope for a lost world, the only saviour of sinners; to edify the people of God; and to promote unity among believers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemed Christian Church of God Beautiful Gate Battersea Parish | London | £31k |
| Chabad Retreat Centre | Salford | £31k |
| The Milborne Port Village Hall Trust | Somerset | £31k |
| 1st Buckland and Horrabridge Scout Group | Yelverton | £31k |