THE MELANESIAN MISSION
To advance the Christian religion through the charitable activities of the Anglican Church of Melanesia in Melanesia and the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £7,163 for the year, resulting in a deficit on unrestricted funds of £4,787. However, the trustees confirm that adequate resources continue to be available to fund activities for the foreseeable future, citing unrestricted reserves of £45,360 and significant investment assets. The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Samuel Jon Clin CORLEYchair
- Colin BUTLER
- David John Friswell
- Jennifer Elizabeth Mcilveen
- Kate Pwaisiho
- Rev Angela Sheard
- Rev Dr Arabella Milbank Robinson
- Rev Samuel RYLANDS
- Susan Clayton
- VEN DR MICHAEL GILBERTSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £163k | £170k |
| 31/03/2024 | £158k | £170k |
| 31/03/2023 | £171k | £174k |
| 31/03/2022 | £161k | £179k |
| 31/03/2021 | £178k | £152k |
Common questions
Is THE MELANESIAN MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £7,163 for the year, resulting in a deficit on unrestricted funds of £4,787. However, the trustees confirm that adequate resources continue to be available to fund activities for the foreseeable future, citing unrestricted reserves of £45,360 and significant investment assets. The charity was entitled to exemption from audit under the small companies regime. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MELANESIAN MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MELANESIAN MISSION as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SIDMOUTH PARISH CHURCH ST GILES & ST NICHOLAS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OTTERY ST MARY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH | FY2022 | £2k | Charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH | FY2021 | £1k | Charitable giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SIDMOUTH PARISH CHURCH ST GILES & ST NICHOLAS | FY2022 | £200 | Outward Giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF OTTERY ST MARY | FY2022 | £64 | Outgoing charitable grant (St Mary's) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOOD | 1 | £108k |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| EMSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £13k |
| CHRIST CHURCH CENTRAL LEEDS | 1 | £10k |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- SOUTH LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON
- Rural Missions
- ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND
- RELATIONAL MISSION
- GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MELANESIAN MISSION | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH LONDON ALLIANCE CHURCH | £361k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON | £502k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Rural Missions | £691k | Under £45,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RELATIONAL MISSION | £431k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |