OSCAR UK INFORMATION SERVICE FOR WORLD MISSION
Providing information, advice and resources to Christians in cross-cultural work.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“Mr Michael J Frith, trustee, was paid salary and pension contributions for his services as the charity director totalling £42,210” — page 7
“This year’s unrestricted reserves of £24,085 (2024 - £38,783) equates to 36% of the total annual expenditure figure.” — page 4
“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
“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
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (28/10/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew David Smith
- Gemma Rose Locke
- Mark Graham Billage
- Michael James Frith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.