GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION
We are a grant making Charity supporting projects seeking to alleviate poverty and bring Christian teaching to families and children in South Africa, India & other deprived areas of the world. We also support projects which alleviate loneliness in the elderly, disabled and socially isolated locally and within the wider UK and bring Christian companionship and the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £13,110,370, comprising £4,610,370 in general funds and £8,500,000 in designated funds. The trustees' report indicates that the charity is not a fundraising entity, relying instead on investment income and a significant bequest, and asserts it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Income is generated by the investments made by the Charity and the Charity is not therefore a fund-raising charity.” — page 4
“Hannah Griffiths (daughter of Trustee Andrew Griffiths) was paid a salary of £54,843 (2023: £50,679), pension contributions of £4,894 (2023: £4,448) and was reimbursed travel and other expenses totalling £519 (2023: £1,319). Her original appointment was prior to Andrew Griffiths joining the Board of Trustees and he has no part in any decisions relating to her ongoing employment and remuneration.” — page 25
Trustees
- ANDREW BARTHOLOMEW GRIFFITHS
- Alan Michael
- Eduardo Juan Harris
- Elizabeth Peltola
- PATRICIA AISBITT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2024 | £370k | £782k |
| 30/11/2023 | £388k | £1.2m |
| 30/11/2022 | £392k | £1.3m |
| 30/11/2021 | £376k | £973k |
| 30/11/2020 | £407k | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted reserves of £13,110,370, comprising £4,610,370 in general funds and £8,500,000 in designated funds. The trustees' report indicates that the charity is not a fundraising entity, relying instead on investment income and a significant bequest, and asserts it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Caladine Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED | 1 | £136k |
| AWAKEN LOVE FOR AFRICA | 1 | £54k |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, CARDIGAN | 1 | £22k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS YATELEY | 1 | £16k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD | 1 | £9k |
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- GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE!
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOODNEWS AID | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRINGING GOOD NEWS | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON GOOD NEWS CHURCH LIMITED | £1.0m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | 1.0% | no doubt |
| GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE! | £3.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION | £186k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |