MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL
Advancement of Christian faithRelief of people who are in need, hardship or distressProvision of instruction of Christian Faith
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £154,964 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £1,696,823. The trustees note that funds are currently high and that the charity holds significant reserves to respond to immediate needs and potential property purchases. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy indicates that we will hold a minimum of 6 months running costs in our accounts and significant other reserves that enable the Charity to rapidly respond to immediate needs that happen around the world.”
“The remuneration was paid in respect of administrative services and not for the role of a Trustee. This amounted to £8,874 for J Ashton-Davies for the year ended 31 March 2025 (2024: £7,533).” — page 22
“During the year the Charity received donations of £30,120 (2024 - £85,120) from Sole 2 Soul Foundation in which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received gifts of £10,000, made gifts of £19,063 in 2024 to Hesed Trust which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received donations of £30,120 (2024 - £85,120) from Sole 2 Soul Foundation in which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received gifts of £10,000, made gifts of £19,063 in 2024 to Hesed Trust which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received donations of £30,120 (2024 - £85,120) from Sole 2 Soul Foundation in which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received gifts of £10,000, made gifts of £19,063 in 2024 to Hesed Trust which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received donations of £30,120 (2024 - £85,120) from Sole 2 Soul Foundation in which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received gifts of £10,000, made gifts of £19,063 in 2024 to Hesed Trust which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received donations of £30,120 (2024 - £85,120) from Sole 2 Soul Foundation in which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“During the year the Charity received gifts of £10,000, made gifts of £19,063 in 2024 to Hesed Trust which J C P Smith is a trustee.” — page 28
“The long leasehold properties with a cost value of £371,479 are managed by 240 Whitchurch Road Management Company Limited. D Gregg and J C P Smith are Directors of this company. The Charity also has a 60% shareholding in 240 Whitchurch Road Management Company Limited.” — page 28
Corporate structure
- Trading subsidiary: 240 WHITCHURCH ROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD Companies House 07185751
- The company has called up share capital not paid of £100.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- CHARLES SMITHchair
- Ceri Suzanne Briggs
- DAVID CLIFFORD GREGG
- MARK SMETHURST
- THOMAS PAUL CLARKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £836k | £681k |
| 31/03/2024 | £949k | £795k |
| 31/03/2023 | £617k | £581k |
| 31/03/2022 | £515k | £588k |
| 31/03/2021 | £582k | £564k |
Common questions
Is MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £154,964 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £1,696,823. The trustees note that funds are currently high and that the charity holds significant reserves to respond to immediate needs and potential property purchases. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by The Rowleys Partnership Ltd.
Who funds MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include ALL NATIONS, THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION, LIFEPOINT CHURCH, CITY CHURCH COVENTRY, COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER.
Shared trustees with funders
- CHARLES SMITH — trustee here and at THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL NATIONS | FY2023 | £144k | Donations/Grants |
| THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £125k | |
| THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £85k | Grants to Institutions |
| LIFEPOINT CHURCH | FY2024 | £32k | Grant funding of activities / Support to connected charity |
| THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £30k | |
| CITY CHURCH COVENTRY | FY2025 | £30k | Finances to support them take the message of hope (the gospel) to a needy and dying world, and support for families/young adults/students to attend conferences. |
| THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION | FY2026 | £23k | |
| CITY CHURCH COVENTRY | FY2024 | £4k | Support to take the message of hope (the gospel) to a needy and dying world, including supporting families, young adults and students to attend conferences. |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £3k | Mission 24 |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £2k | Special Offering - Kenya |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £2k | Special Offering - Poor & Needy |
| LIFEPOINT CHURCH | FY2025 | £1k | Support for work overseas |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £1k | Heap |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £1k | Ministries Without Borders |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £992 | Baskets of Joy |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £600 | Rainbow Africa |
| CITY CHURCH COVENTRY | FY2022 | — | Support to take the message of hope to a needy and dying world and support their Covenant College training |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | 1 | £6k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTER, CHRIST CHURCH | 1 | £300 |
Charities like this
- CENTRE MINISTRIES
- TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH
- RELATIONAL MISSION
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
- REVELATION CHURCH MANCHESTER
- HOUSE OF JUDAH (PRAISE) MINISTRIES (INTERNATIONAL)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL | £836k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE MINISTRIES | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TOGETHER FOR CHRIST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS CHURCH | £141k | £30,632 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELATIONAL MISSION | £431k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £483k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REVELATION CHURCH MANCHESTER | £217k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |