ZAMBESI MISSION
The mission is practically engaged in the advancement of the Christian Faith in Malawi and parts of Mozambique and also within the UK. This is resourced and managed in the UK. Donations to the work are primarily received from supporters in the UK, which we gratefully acknowledge.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant surplus of £172,028 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven primarily by a legacy receipt of £157,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £299,434, which remains above the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain a general unrestricted reserve which are the free reserves of the charity at a level which equates to approximately three months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 4
“The Charity paid rent of £1,800 (2024: £1,800) to York Baptist Church, a registered charity of which Colin Stonelake is a Trustee.” — page 16
“The Charity also received donations, including contributions to broadband costs from York Baptist Church of £977 (2024: £1,614).”
“The Charity paid rent of £1,800 (2024: £1,800) to York Baptist Church, a registered charity of which Colin Stonelake is a Trustee.” — page 16
“The Charity also received donations, including contributions to broadband costs from York Baptist Church of £977 (2024: £1,614).”
“The Charity paid rent of £1,800 (2024: £1,800) to York Baptist Church, a registered charity of which Colin Stonelake is a Trustee.” — page 16
“The Charity also received donations, including contributions to broadband costs from York Baptist Church of £977 (2024: £1,614).”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/01/2023)
Trustees
- COLIN STONELAKE
- Dr Myles MacBean
- Janet Brown
- ROBERT GHENT
- Trevor John Matthews
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £428k | £255k |
| 31/12/2024 | £307k | £274k |
| 31/12/2023 | £310k | £296k |
| 31/12/2022 | £251k | £354k |
| 31/12/2021 | £298k | £263k |
Common questions
Is ZAMBESI MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant surplus of £172,028 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven primarily by a legacy receipt of £157,000. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £299,434, which remains above the stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ZAMBESI MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ZAMBESI MISSION as a grant recipient include WEST ROW BAPTIST CHURCH, YORK BAPTIST CHURCH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON AND ST JUDE WITH ALL SOULS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN AND ST LEONARD BEDFORD.
Shared trustees with funders
- COLIN STONELAKE — trustee here and at YORK BAPTIST CHURCH
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST ROW BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £5k | Mission Support |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £3k | Donations |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £3k | Donations to Zambesi Mission |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £3k | contribution towards shared broadband and donation |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON AND ST JUDE WITH ALL SOULS | FY2025 | £2k | supporting sponsored students |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SIMON AND ST JUDE WITH ALL SOULS | FY2024 | £1k | supporting sponsored students |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £341 | Contribution towards shared broadband |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN AND ST LEONARD BEDFORD | FY2022 | £300 | Missionary Societies & Organisations Supported |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.2m |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| THE DAKRI CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £47k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| EMSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £13k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- AFRICA MISSIONS ENGLD
- MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO
- MOMBASA MISSION
- MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK
- MASAMBIRO UK
- Rural Missions
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZAMBESI MISSION | £428k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AFRICA MISSIONS ENGLD | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOMBASA MISSION | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK | £2.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MASAMBIRO UK | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |