THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION
We are a local Christian charity in Bethnal Green whose services are open to all, irrespective of background or belief.Our activities include: church activities, early years groups, children's and youth work, outreach to vulnerable adults.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £55,645 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,202,949. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at 9.9 months of budgeted expenditure, which is within the stated policy target of six to twelve months. The trustees acknowledge an income deficit each month but maintain that resources are adequate to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s Reserves Policy states that the Charity will seek to maintain the level of Free Reserves at between six and 12 months of budgeted expenditure.” — page 8
“During the year the charity received donations totalling £21,816 (2024: £22,558) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them). No expenses (2024: £nil) were paid to, or for, the trustees.” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Anne Savill
- DARREN PRINCE
- Dr Pip Chisholm
- JENNY JOAN BOLLANS
- Katherine Elizabeth Gough
- Ryan Adrian Lynch
- Simon Benedict Martin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £186k | £242k |
| 31/03/2024 | £152k | £229k |
| 31/03/2023 | £181k | £244k |
| 31/03/2022 | £484k | £210k |
| 31/03/2021 | £384k | £248k |
Common questions
Is THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £55,645 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £1,202,949. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at 9.9 months of budgeted expenditure, which is within the stated policy target of six to twelve months. The trustees acknowledge an income deficit each month but maintain that resources are adequate to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION as a grant recipient include THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, COOPERS CHARITY CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | FY2023 | £2k | Elderly, Handicapped & Welfare |
| COOPERS CHARITY CIO | FY2022 | £2k | Educational |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VARDY FOUNDATION | 1 | £656k |
| THE LITTLE WAY ASSOCIATION | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION HALL CHARITY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, BRIGHTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH
- GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK
- GOOD SHEPHERD GOSPEL CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, CARSHALTON BEECHES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION | £186k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION HALL CHARITY | £131k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, BRIGHTON | £219k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FARNBOROUGH | £239k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATION UK | £971k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD SHEPHERD GOSPEL CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |