ORIEL MINISTRIES

Registered charity 1134992 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

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Latest income
£166k
Latest spending
£153k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

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.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient level for the orderly wind up of the charity free from debt (held: £945)
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Corporate structure

The charity’s company — latest Companies House iXBRL filing (balance sheet 30 November 2025)
  • Equity: £152k
  • Average employees: 10

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Oriel Ministries (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Company officers (Companies House)

Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.

Official officers record.

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Bristol City · Cornwall · Derbyshire · Devon · Dorset · Somerset · Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE A S CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£25k
THE FYRISH FOUNDATIONFY2022£10k
THE JERUSALEM TRUSTFY2022£10kEvangelism and Christian Mission in the UK
THE A S CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2023£6k
THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUSTFY2023£2kTowards 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 TRUSTFY2025£2k
NORMAN WHITELEY TRUSTFY2024£2k
THE S M B TRUSTFY2022£2k
THE S M B TRUSTFY2025£2k
NORMAN WHITELEY TRUSTFY2023£1k
THE A S CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2025£747