BRINGING GOOD NEWS
We visit and provide help for orphanages, community development projects, schools, further education, Bible colleges and pastors.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £38,876 with no creditors or contingent liabilities. The trustees report that there are no specific policies determining the amount of reserves to hold, noting that funds fluctuate from year to year. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“All gifts were to individuals or organisations to advance the Christian faith; to alleviate suffering for the poor, to support self-sufficiency and to encourage others in the UK and overseas to care about the poor worldwide.” — page 10
Trustees
- MAGGIE SMITHchair
- IAN THOMSON
- JOHN SYMONS
- MRS H THOMSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £301k | £309k |
| 31/03/2025 | £328k | £326k |
| 31/03/2024 | £315k | £312k |
| 31/03/2023 | £263k | £300k |
| 31/03/2022 | £292k | £247k |
Common questions
Is BRINGING GOOD NEWS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £38,876 with no creditors or contingent liabilities. The trustees report that there are no specific policies determining the amount of reserves to hold, noting that funds fluctuate from year to year. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRINGING GOOD NEWS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRINGING GOOD NEWS as a grant recipient include THE CHARIS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | supporting the spread of the gospel, relieving poverty and suffering while encouranging self sufficiency |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | supporting the spread of the gospel, relieving poverty and suffering while encouranging self sufficiency |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | towards a Christian charity's work in Pakistan |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2025 | £0 | supporting the spread of the gospel, relieving poverty and suffering while encouranging self sufficiency |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ANAND & SETHI FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £68k |
| THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £70 |
Charities like this
- GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION
- CANOLFAN DEULU Y BALA
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
- THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS
- GIVE TO ORPHANS
- OUR JESUS LIVES MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRINGING GOOD NEWS | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANOLFAN DEULU Y BALA | £450k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | £295k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE TO ORPHANS | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |