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THE BLACKDOWN HILLS MISSION TRUST

Registered charity 1090008 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The activities of this charity are at present principally concerned with the care, maintenance and development of buildings and property owned by the Blackdown Hills Mission which are used for extensive regular Christian and social activities among young and elderly people in addition to general religious purposes and services.

Causes: Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · Get email alerts

Latest income
£38k
Latest spending
£29k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus in the general fund and maintained stable income levels, though it notes the need to secure additional future income to maintain its properties. The trustees have invested in fixed-rate bonds to replace lost dividend income from cancelled preference shares, resulting in a higher cash balance at year-end.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees are aware that they will need to secure additional income in future in order to continue to keep the buildings functioning and in good repair.” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Devon · Somerset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/05/2025£38k£29k
31/05/2024£32k£33k
31/05/2023£41k£43k
31/05/2022£35k£24k
31/05/2021£36k£21k

Common questions

Is THE BLACKDOWN HILLS MISSION TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus in the general fund and maintained stable income levels, though it notes the need to secure additional future income to maintain its properties. The trustees have invested in fixed-rate bonds to replace lost dividend income from cancelled preference shares, resulting in a higher cash balance at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.