SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES
We provide training and equipping for our family of churches and their members, mainly in Europe but also internationally. We also have an overseas aid arm, Church Relief International, which facilitates aid and support to projects in various developing countries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £19,686 for the year, with total incoming resources of £155,619 against expenditure of £135,933. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £41,537, which the Directors consider adequate to meet three months of operating costs. The organization remains largely dependent on voluntary support from individuals and churches to fund its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“At year end we had cash at hand of £44,152 towards a 25/26 expenditure budget of £109,758..”
“During the financial year Director Mr Steve Thomas received £1,531 (2023/24:£6,271) in Event and Travel Costs in attending overseas events in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 20
“During the financial year Director Mr Steve Thomas received £1,531 (2023/24:£6,271) in Event and Travel Costs in attending overseas events in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 20
“During the year no key management received employment benefits directly from Salt and Light Ministries, but other organisations were reimbursed £17,412 for work carried out by key management (2023/24: £16,755).” — page 19
“During the financial year Director Mr Steve Thomas received £1,531 (2023/24:£6,271) in Event and Travel Costs in attending overseas events in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 20
“During the year no key management received employment benefits directly from Salt and Light Ministries, but other organisations were reimbursed £17,412 for work carried out by key management (2023/24: £16,755).” — page 19
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- STEVE THOMASchair
- Dr Anderson Moyo
- Richard John Ellwood
- Stephen Howard Neal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £156k | £136k |
| 31/08/2024 | £123k | £110k |
| 31/08/2023 | £98k | £119k |
| 31/08/2022 | £77k | £44k |
| 31/08/2021 | £95k | £139k |
Common questions
Is SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £19,686 for the year, with total incoming resources of £155,619 against expenditure of £135,933. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £41,537, which the Directors consider adequate to meet three months of operating costs. The organization remains largely dependent on voluntary support from individuals and churches to fund its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HINCHLEY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | 1 | £12k |
| Fuel Bank Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE, FULWELL | 1 | £3k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. STEPHEN WITH ST. LUKE, PADDINGTON | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALT AND LIGHT MINISTRIES | £156k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| SALTBOX | £3.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIBERTY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOLA TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CLC INTERNATIONAL OFFICE | £650k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIFE AND LIGHT MISSIONS | £921k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |