MINISTRY OF ENLIGHTENMENT
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.
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Harpinder Singh Sokhi
- Jason Turoff
- Muhammed Munir Sayed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINISTRY OF ENLIGHTENMENT | £158k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EGLISE EN MISSION CHURCH | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RESURRECTION POWER AND LIVING BREAD MINISTRIES BIRMINGHAM | £229k | up to £10,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF EMPOWERMENT INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY | £273k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TEMPLE OF FAITH MINISTRIES | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF JUDAH (PRAISE) MINISTRIES (INTERNATIONAL) | £108k | £35,300 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |