MINISTRIES WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL
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
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?
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, CITY CHURCH COVENTRY, COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER, LIFEPOINT CHURCH.
Shared trustees with funders
- CHARLES SMITH — trustee here and at THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL NATIONS | FY2023 | £144k |
| THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £125k |
| THE SOLE 2 SOUL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £85k |
| CITY CHURCH COVENTRY | FY2024 | £4k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £3k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £2k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £2k |
| LIFEPOINT CHURCH | FY2025 | £1k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £1k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £1k |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £992 |
| COVENANT LIFE CHURCH LEICESTER | FY2024 | £600 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £42k |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £37k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |