GFA World
The Charity's objectives and principal activities for the year under review were raising support for missionaries and compassion ministries in Asia and educating and mobilising the Church in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our governors believe that these objectives and activities exceed the general guidelines for public benefit set by the Charity Commission.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves were £1,099,000, which the Trustees consider sufficient to comply with their policy of maintaining approximately six months of administration expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £217,667 for the year, supported by £1,834,368 in incoming resources, while expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising totaled £1,616,701.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain, where possible, unrestricted funds, which amount to no less than approximately six months expenditure on managing and administrating the Charity.” — page 4
“During the year, charitable grants amounting to £1,085,633 (2024 - £1,071,675) were made to Believers Eastern Church, the charity's mission field partner.” — page 26
“Daniel Punnose is a member of the Board of GFA World (US) and received remuneration from (US) GFA World for their services.”
“During the year, charitable grants amounting to £1,085,633 (2024 - £1,071,675) were made to Believers Eastern Church, the charity's mission field partner.” — page 26
“Daniel Punnose is a member of the Board of GFA World (US) and received remuneration from (US) GFA World for their services.”
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/02/2023)
Trustees
- BRIAN KIRIKchair
- DANIEL PUNNOSE
- PAUL JONATHAN THOMSON
- REV PAUL ROBERT BLACKHAM
- Rev Marcus John Reginald Nelson
- Rev STEPHEN NICHOLS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.8m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.5m | £442k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.6m | £2.1m |
Common questions
Is GFA World financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves were £1,099,000, which the Trustees consider sufficient to comply with their policy of maintaining approximately six months of administration expenditure. The charity reported a net income increase of £217,667 for the year, supported by £1,834,368 in incoming resources, while expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising totaled £1,616,701. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Fortus Audit LLP.
Who funds GFA World?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GFA World as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHAD, HANDFORTH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHAD, HANDFORTH | FY2023 | £9k | Missionary & charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHAD, HANDFORTH | FY2024 | £2k | Missionary & charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CHAD, HANDFORTH | FY2022 | £1k | Missionary & charitable giving |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £340k |
| THE SHAFTESBURY CHRISTIAN TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD | 1 | £108k |
| CHRIST CHURCH MAYFAIR | 1 | £88k |
| SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART CIO | 1 | £85k |
| CHRIST CHURCH ENDCLIFFE CIO | 1 | £53k |
| EMMANUEL BRISTOL | 1 | £52k |
| THREE BRIDGES FREE CHURCH | 1 | £43k |
Charities like this
- MISSIO
- ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND
- FAITH CHAPEL MINISTRIES OF THE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE WORLD
- NEW WORLD MISSION ASSOCIATION UK
- THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- UFM WORLDWIDE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFA World | £1.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MISSIO | £6.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FAITH CHAPEL MINISTRIES OF THE PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE WORLD | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW WORLD MISSION ASSOCIATION UK | £794k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £6.8m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |