AMEN
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
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.
What the accounts disclose
“The intention of the Trustees is to hold approximately £3,000 for general emergencies and under £10,000 for major projects.”
“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
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MR CHRIS CHATFIELDchair
- JANET DENISE WHITE
- Sharon Winnifred Chatfield
- Simon John Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (REFORMED) CARDIFF WEST | 1 | £1k |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- AMEN CHURCH OF CHRIST
- ACTIVE AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
- LIFE MINISTRIES TRUST
- ROMANIAN MINISTRIES
- CHRISTIAN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UK
- ANANDA MARGA UNIVERSAL RELIEF TEAM (AMURT) UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEN | £423k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AMEN CHURCH OF CHRIST | £323k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIFE MINISTRIES TRUST | £203k | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| ROMANIAN MINISTRIES | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UK | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |