OSCAR UK INFORMATION SERVICE FOR WORLD MISSION

Registered charity 1093265 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as OSCAR

Providing information, advice and resources to Christians in cross-cultural work.

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Latest income
£52k
Latest spending
£67k
Registered
2002
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £24,085, equating to 36% of total annual expenditure, following a year where overall income was 22% less than expenditure. Despite this deficit, the trustees report the charity ended the year in a healthy financial position with sufficient cash funds.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £40,001 - £50,000
Mr Michael J Frith, trustee, was paid salary and pension contributions for his services as the charity director totalling £42,210 — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £24k; policy: three and six months expenditure)
This year’s unrestricted reserves of £24,085 (2024 - £38,783) equates to 36% of the total annual expenditure figure. — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration
Mr Michael J Frith, trustee, was paid salary and pension contributions for his services as the charity director totalling £42,210 (2023/2024 - £40,100) in the year ended 31 August 2025. — page 7
He also received £1706 (2023/2024 - £2367) for claimed travel, meals and accommodation expenses where items were paid for with cash and subsequently reimbursed from the charity. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee expenses
Mr Michael J Frith, trustee, was paid salary and pension contributions for his services as the charity director totalling £42,210 (2023/2024 - £40,100) in the year ended 31 August 2025. — page 7
He also received £1706 (2023/2024 - £2367) for claimed travel, meals and accommodation expenses where items were paid for with cash and subsequently reimbursed from the charity. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£52k£67k
31/08/2024£60k£65k
31/08/2023£64k£67k
31/08/2022£61k£60k
31/08/2021£51k£40k

Common questions

Is OSCAR UK INFORMATION SERVICE FOR WORLD MISSION financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves fell to £24,085, equating to 36% of total annual expenditure, following a year where overall income was 22% less than expenditure. Despite this deficit, the trustees report the charity ended the year in a healthy financial position with sufficient cash funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of OSCAR UK INFORMATION SERVICE FOR WORLD MISSION earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,001 - £50,000 band.