Tyndale House and Institute
Tyndale House supports research in the area of Biblical studies, by providing scholars with a library and residential accommodation, and funding in-house research projects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves totalled £1,393,174, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of 12 weeks of budgeted operating costs (£251,151). The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £1,972,308 for the year, driven by donation income and interest generated on significant cash balances held for future construction projects.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have adopted a policy that the free reserves of the charity should at any time be sufficient to cover its budgeted operating costs (which are not funded from Restricted or Designated Funds) for 12 weeks.” — page 10
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2022)
Trustees
- DR Steffen Jenkins
- David Kemlo Laing
- Dr Donald John MacLean
- Dr Stephen Moore
- Keith Bintley
- REV Alistair Donald
- SUSAN ORGYLL DAVIES-SCOURFIELD
- Sarah Louise Tett
- William David James
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £3.6m | £1.6m |
| 30/04/2024 | £4.5m | £1.5m |
| 30/04/2023 | £8.8m | £1.3m |
| 30/04/2022 | £1.6m | £1.2m |
| 30/04/2021 | £2.7m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is Tyndale House and Institute financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves totalled £1,393,174, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of 12 weeks of budgeted operating costs (£251,151). The charity reported a net increase in total funds of £1,972,308 for the year, driven by donation income and interest generated on significant cash balances held for future construction projects. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Chater Allan LLP.
Who funds Tyndale House and Institute?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Tyndale House and Institute as a grant recipient include STEWARDS COMPANY LTD, THE CROSS TRUST, EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH, THE K.P LADD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEWARDS COMPANY LTD | FY2023 | £1.9m | |
| STEWARDS COMPANY LTD | FY2024 | £720k | |
| STEWARDS COMPANY LTD | FY2025 | £245k | |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2024 | £125k | |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2025 | £100k | |
| STEWARDS COMPANY LTD | FY2022 | £54k | |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2023 | £30k | |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2025 | £3k | General Activities |
| THE K.P LADD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £102k |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- TYNDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, BRISTOL
- HOUSE OF JUDAH (PRAISE) MINISTRIES (INTERNATIONAL)
- CHRISTINE'S HOUSING SUPPORT CHARITY
- ST. GEORGE'S HOUSE TRUST (WINDSOR CASTLE)
- BELL HOUSE DULWICH
- THE MARGARET BEAUFORT INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyndale House and Institute | £3.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TYNDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, BRISTOL | £167k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOUSE OF JUDAH (PRAISE) MINISTRIES (INTERNATIONAL) | £108k | £35,300 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTINE'S HOUSING SUPPORT CHARITY | £531k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST. GEORGE'S HOUSE TRUST (WINDSOR CASTLE) | £1.3m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BELL HOUSE DULWICH | £1.9m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |