THE MINISTRY OF STORIES

Registered charity 1138553 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MOS

The Ministry of Stories is a creative writing and mentoring centre for young people in east London. We use storytelling to inspire young people aged 8-18, in the belief that writing unleashes their imaginations and builds confidence, self-respect and communication.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a planned deficit of £35,748 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £317,619 to £281,871. The trustees confirm that general fund reserves of £194,515 remain within their stated policy target of 4-6 months' running costs, equivalent to 4.7 months. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters gave cause to believe the accounts were inaccurate or non-compliant.

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

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Ministry of Stories (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).

• Arts Council England — “We’re proud to be supported by the following public, trust and foundation funders: Arts Council England – National Portfolio Organisation” (source page)

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

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

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2024)

Reported reserves equal ~6.6 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (80% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 7.5% of total income — above the median for charities its size (2.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

• Rebecca Hanna-Grindallchair
• Anna Zhuravkina
• Ben Connah
• Caitlin Allen
• Chantelle Stockley
• Inua Ellams · trustee of 2 other charities
• Lucy McMenemy
• Morenikeji Okeowo
• Philip John Watkins · trustee of 1 other charity
• Vidal Behar

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

Operates in: Hackney · Islington · Tower Hamlets

Income and spending

Common questions

Known funders

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

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).