WORD OF FAITH MISSION
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Objects
3.2) THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:3.2.1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH [IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS] IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;3.2.2) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; AND 3.2.3) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £10,678 for the year ended 31st December 2025, resulting from a 25% reduction in donation income compared to the prior year. Unrestricted reserves decreased from £76,407 to £65,553, while the trustees maintain that unrestricted resources are adequate to cover direct charitable and emergency expenditures. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and that sufficient controls are in place to mitigate operational and financial risks.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the trustee Archbishop Moses Owusu-Sekyere was paid £18,052 (2024 - £17,639) for services rendered to the church for pastoral support.” — page 14
“The trustees aim to ensure that unrestricted incoming resources are maintained at an adequate level to cover direct charitable expenditure and emergency expenditure that may arise from time to time.” — page 5
“During the year, the trustee Archbishop Moses Owusu-Sekyere was paid £18,052 (2024 - £17,639) for services rendered to the church for pastoral support.” — page 14
“During the year, the trustee Archbishop Moses Owusu-Sekyere was paid £18,052 (2024 - £17,639) for services rendered to the church for pastoral support.” — page 14
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £17,639 (FY2024) to £18,052 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 4
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 3
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 10
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for acting as trustee
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/12/2023 (received 03/11/2024, 3 days after the 31/10/2024 due date).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07956187
Company officers (Companies House)
- OWUSU-SEKYERE, Olivia Efua on trustee list
Trustees
- Bishop MOSES OWUSU-SEKYEREchair
- REVEREND EFUA OWUSU-SEKYERE
- Reverend STEPHEN KUMI-YEBOAH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £57k | £68k |
| 31/12/2024 | £76k | £81k |
| 31/12/2023 | £71k | £53k |
| 31/12/2022 | £60k | £49k |
| 31/12/2021 | £47k | £35k |
Common questions
Is WORD OF FAITH MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £10,678 for the year ended 31st December 2025, resulting from a 25% reduction in donation income compared to the prior year. Unrestricted reserves decreased from £76,407 to £65,553, while the trustees maintain that unrestricted resources are adequate to cover direct charitable and emergency expenditures. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern and that sufficient controls are in place to mitigate operational and financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of WORD OF FAITH MISSION earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £18,052 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOHN WESTLAKE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE NUFFIELD FOUNDATION | 1 | £682k |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | 1 | £496k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | 1 | £145k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £50k |
| Tinsley Charitable Trust | 1 | £50k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORD OF FAITH MISSION | £57k | £18,052 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES (LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM) | £130k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FULL FACT | £3.1m | £110,000 - £119,999 | 9 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD FOUNTAIN OF REVIVAL | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH SOCIETY | £301k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| BEDFORDSHIRE CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |