MINISTRY OF ENLIGHTENMENT

Registered charity 1120351 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

THE MINISTRY IS LOCATED AT A PART OF THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CHARITY AT THE REGISTERED ADDRESS (OUTBUILDINGS ON RIGHT OF PROPERTY - CHURCH, MEETING AND PRAYER ROOMS). SPACE FOR ADVOCACY, RESPITE AND RETREAT ON A MULTI FAITH AND HOLISTIC FAITH FOUNDATION. SECONDARILY FEEDING THE HOMELESS AND SUPPORT IN THEIR ENDEAVOURS TO STABILISE THEMSELVES.

Objects

1. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS INCLUDING AN AWARENESS OF THEIR DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND THEIR COMMON GROUND TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONS OF DIFFERENT FAITHS; PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.2. TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE OLD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Accommodation/housing · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£158k
Latest spending
£142k
Registered
2007
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total funds increased from £515,581 to £531,218, driven by net income of £15,637 against expenditure of £142,847 and investment gains. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £531,218, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £25,000. The filing confirms the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two months running costs, plus emergency funds for unexpected property and grounds repair costs of up to £10,000. This totals £25,000 (held: £531k)
“We endeavour to keep two months running costs, plus emergency funds for unexpected property and grounds repair costs of up to £10,000. This totals £25,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£158k£142k
31/07/2024£168k£128k
31/07/2023£118k£127k
31/07/2022£92k£101k
31/07/2021£67k£52k

Common questions

Is MINISTRY OF ENLIGHTENMENT financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased from £515,581 to £531,218, driven by net income of £15,637 against expenditure of £142,847 and investment gains. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £531,218, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of £25,000. The filing confirms the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
MINISTRY OF ENLIGHTENMENT£158k—0above—no doubt
EGLISE EN MISSION CHURCH FY2024£197k—0unclear—no doubt
RESURRECTION POWER AND LIVING BREAD MINISTRIES BIRMINGHAM FY2025£229kup to £10,0000unclear—no doubt
HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY FY2025£273k—0unclear—no doubt
TEMPLE OF FAITH MINISTRIES FY2025£144k—0unclear—no doubt
HOUSE OF JUDAH (PRAISE) MINISTRIES (INTERNATIONAL) FY2025£108k£35,3000unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.