ORIEL MINISTRIES
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs and to advance the education of young people through the development of their mental, physical and moral capabilities through multi sensory activities in schools. To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community focusing on young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Oriel Ministries achieved a surplus of £12,914 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income increasing to £165,727. The charity holds total net assets of £151,864, substantially funded by restricted funds, and maintains unrestricted reserves of £945. The trustees report that financial concerns were overcome through local appeals and increased regular income, with no debt held against assets.
What the accounts disclose
“Free reserves held by the charity should be maintained at a sufficient level for the orderly wind up of the charity free from debt.” — page 8
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07081812
- Equity: £152k
- Average employees: 10
Funders the charity credits
- Benfact Trust
Company officers (Companies House)
- BELLAMY, Ian George Douglas on trustee list
- SMITH, Richard James on trustee list
- FORSYTH, Georgia Grace on trustee list
- BUCKLEY, David on trustee list
- OVENS, Stephen Richard not on trustee list
- KROLIK, Ruth Margaret on trustee list
- KROLIK, Edward Ryszard not on trustee list
Trustees
- Ruth Margaret Krolikchair
- Catherine Rose Uglow
- David Buckley
- Ed Krolik
- Georgia Grace Forsyth
- Ian Bellamy
- Richard James Smith
- Steve Ovens
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £166k | £153k |
| 30/11/2024 | £137k | £135k |
| 30/11/2023 | £94k | £108k |
| 30/11/2022 | £109k | £113k |
| 30/11/2021 | £169k | £76k |
Common questions
Is ORIEL MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Oriel Ministries achieved a surplus of £12,914 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income increasing to £165,727. The charity holds total net assets of £151,864, substantially funded by restricted funds, and maintains unrestricted reserves of £945. The trustees report that financial concerns were overcome through local appeals and increased regular income, with no debt held against assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ORIEL MINISTRIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ORIEL MINISTRIES as a grant recipient include THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST, THE FYRISH FOUNDATION, THE JERUSALEM TRUST, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Evangelism and Christian Mission in the UK |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Towards ongoing costs of the Pulse Bus project. The Pulse Bus work in rural and isolated areas of Cornwall and Devon sharing the Gospel and bringing Hope to all |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £747 |