THE ST LUKE'S MISSION INITIATIVE
St Luke's Mission Initiative is a Christian community on the Isle of Dogs, with a particular focus on being a centre for family life for the whole community. Our main activities include Christian worship, discipleship, evangelism and community activities.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £16,733 in 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £89,822. The trustees report that reserves are in line with their policy target of three months' operating costs, and they have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“paid grants totalling £240 (2023: £220) to Abraham Dosunmu, who is a trustee, towards ministry in Nigeria.” — page 31
“Suzanna Dix, who is married to Rev. Ed Dix, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £12,074 (2023: £687) for providing parenting programmes on behalf of the charity to parents in the local community” — page 31
“paid grants totalling £240 (2023: £220) to Abraham Dosunmu, who is a trustee, towards ministry in Nigeria.” — page 31
“Suzanna Dix, who is married to Rev. Ed Dix, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £12,074 (2023: £687) for providing parenting programmes on behalf of the charity to parents in the local community” — page 31
“paid grants totalling £240 (2023: £220) to Abraham Dosunmu, who is a trustee, towards ministry in Nigeria.” — page 31
“Suzanna Dix, who is married to Rev. Ed Dix, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £12,074 (2023: £687) for providing parenting programmes on behalf of the charity to parents in the local community” — page 31
Trustees
- Rev EDWARD DIXchair
- David Nunn
- Dr Nicholas Gray Heavens
- Nicola Jane Eckersley-Waites
- Peter Kirtley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £268k | £251k |
| 31/12/2023 | £233k | £181k |
| 31/12/2022 | £154k | £156k |
| 31/12/2021 | £194k | £191k |
| 31/12/2020 | £145k | £157k |
Common questions
Is THE ST LUKE'S MISSION INITIATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £16,733 in 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £89,822. The trustees report that reserves are in line with their policy target of three months' operating costs, and they have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ST LUKE'S MISSION INITIATIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ST LUKE'S MISSION INITIATIVE as a grant recipient include CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2023 | £8k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2025 | £8k | Church & Communities Programme |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | FY2024 | £8k | Church & Communities Programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 30/04/2025 | £44k | Grant to St Luke's Mission Initiative |
| The Mercers' Company | 25/01/2023 | £24k | Grant to St Luke's Mission Initiative |