AMEN

Registered charity 1057626 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ACTION FOR MEETING EVANGELICAL NEEDS CHARITABLE TRUST

AMEN raises money to support specifically Christian ministries,most of which are holistic in nature. All those supported work in their own countries and are personally known to the founder of AMEN or one of the AMEN Trustees. Currently we have partners in India, Nigeria, the Philippines, Romania and Serbia.

Objects

1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS 2. THE ADVANCEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF RELIGIOUS OR OTHER EDUCATION 3. THE RELIEF OF THE AGED POOR SICK OR DISABLED

Area of benefit: NATIONAL AND OVERSEAS

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£423k
Latest spending
£346k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total unrestricted and restricted funds of £126,041, a significant increase from the previous year's £49,758. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern and has no employees, relying instead on trustees and volunteers. The filing confirms that no material matters were identified during the independent examination of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: approximately £3,000 for general emergencies and under £10,000 for major projects (held: £45k)
“The intention of the Trustees is to hold approximately £3,000 for general emergencies and under £10,000 for major projects.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donations from Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited and Compass Travel Trust; C Chatfield is director of the former and trustee of the latter.
“During the year the charity received donations and contributions to the sum of £8,800 (2025: £8,600) from Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited and a further £27,360 (2025: £20,490) from the Compass Travel Trust. C Chatfield is a director of Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited and a trustee of the Compass Travel Trust.” — page 11
“Four trustees also made unconditional donations to the sum of £20,944 (2025: £37,109) during the year and also net contributions towards overseas trips of £980 (2025: £3,347).” — page 11
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Four trustees made unconditional donations and contributed to overseas trip costs.
“During the year the charity received donations and contributions to the sum of £8,800 (2025: £8,600) from Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited and a further £27,360 (2025: £20,490) from the Compass Travel Trust. C Chatfield is a director of Compass Travel (Sussex) Limited and a trustee of the Compass Travel Trust.” — page 11
“Four trustees also made unconditional donations to the sum of £20,944 (2025: £37,109) during the year and also net contributions towards overseas trips of £980 (2025: £3,347).” — page 11
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: India · Nigeria · Pakistan · Philippines · Romania · Serbia

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£423k£346k
31/03/2025£290k£318k
31/03/2024£237k£253k
31/03/2023£225k£240k
31/03/2022£268k£251k

Common questions

Is AMEN financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with total unrestricted and restricted funds of £126,041, a significant increase from the previous year's £49,758. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern and has no employees, relying instead on trustees and volunteers. The filing confirms that no material matters were identified during the independent examination of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
AMEN£423k—0unclear—no doubt
AMEN CHURCH OF CHRIST FY2025£323k—0below—no doubt
ACTIVE AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES FY2025£219k—0unclear—no doubt
LIFE MINISTRIES TRUST FY2025£203k—0unclear0.0%no doubt
ROMANIAN MINISTRIES FY2024£241k—0unclear—no doubt
CHRISTIAN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UK FY2025£116k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.