OMF INTERNATIONAL (UK)
IN FELLOWSHIP WITH CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS OMF SEEKS TO MOBILISE PEOPLE, PRAYER, AND RESOURCES FOR MISSION TO EAST ASIANS BOTH IN UK AND OVERSEAS.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted operating deficit of £500k for the year ended 31 December 2023, following a deficit of £203k in the prior year. The Trustees note that this level of deficit is not sustainable in the medium term and are considering ways to increase income and reduce costs. Despite the operational losses, the charity holds unrestricted general funds of £432k, which the Trustees consider to be within their target range of 3-6 months of operating expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Support gifts decreased slightly to £4,287k (2022: £4,404k) reflecting the reduction in members.” — page 11
“The current balance of £432k in General Fund is within the target range for free reserves, being equivalent to 3-6 months of operating expenditure (£247k to £494k).” — page 12
“OMF International (UK) received £1,145 in donations from trustees during the year (2022: £1,688).” — page 25
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06541911
Company officers (Companies House)
- ROLES, Brian Alan on trustee list
- WAMBUNYA, Timothy Livingstone, The Rt Revd Dr on trustee list
- CONNOLLY, Simon Glyn on trustee list
- KWAN, Esther Ka Yi on trustee list
- WI, Mija, Rev'D Dr on trustee list
- HUANG, Yinxuan on trustee list
- LEE, Loun Ling on trustee list
- BEATTIE, Stroma, Dr on trustee list
- ASHMAN, Kevin Stewart on trustee list
- NIBLETT, James Richard
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/05/2025)
Trustees
- Kevin Stewart Ashmanchair
- BRIAN ROLES
- Esther Ka Yi Kwan
- Loun Ling Lee
- Rev MiJa Wi
- Rev Timothy livingstone Wambunya
- Simon Glyn Connolly
- Stroma Beattie
- Yinxuan Huang
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £6.0m | £6.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £5.9m | £6.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £6.7m | £7.0m |
| 31/12/2021 | £6.8m | £6.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £6.0m | £6.6m |
Common questions
Is OMF INTERNATIONAL (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted operating deficit of £500k for the year ended 31 December 2023, following a deficit of £203k in the prior year. The Trustees note that this level of deficit is not sustainable in the medium term and are considering ways to increase income and reduce costs. Despite the operational losses, the charity holds unrestricted general funds of £432k, which the Trustees consider to be within their target range of 3-6 months of operating expenditure. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Who funds OMF INTERNATIONAL (UK)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OMF INTERNATIONAL (UK) as a grant recipient include WINCHMORE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, FIELDSDENE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PHILEMON TOXTETH, CITY CHURCH BIRMINGHAM, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, COVENTRY.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SHAFTESBURY CHRISTIAN TRUST | 1 | £200k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| THE J VAN MARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £93k |
| CHRIST CHURCH MAYFAIR | 1 | £88k |
| CHRIST CHURCH ENDCLIFFE CIO | 1 | £53k |
| EMMANUEL BRISTOL | 1 | £52k |
| THREE BRIDGES FREE CHURCH | 1 | £43k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SOULS, LANGHAM PLACE, LONDON | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- UFM WORLDWIDE
- OM International
- REGIONS BEYOND UK
- DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO
- OVERSEAS FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS
- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMF INTERNATIONAL (UK) | £6.0m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| UFM WORLDWIDE | £4.8m | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| OM International | £6.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOMINICAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CIO | £340k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OVERSEAS FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS | £390k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |