THE MATTHEW MINISTRY
Supporting promotion and advancement of the Christian faith, primarily (but not exclusively) in and around the city of Cambridge, through provision of premises and making grants.
Objects
TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH SET OUT IN THE SCHEDULE APPENDED TO ITS CONSTITUTION, PRIMARILY (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY) IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that incoming resources increased to £100,917 from £76,311 in the prior year, resulting in a net resource increase to £45,892. Cash resources grew significantly from £94,273 to £148,271, which the trustees attribute to donations and a strategy to build cash for property purchases. The charity operates as a charitable incorporated organisation with no restricted funds held.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are grateful for donations of £73,974 during the year from planned giving, annual gift days and other donations.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
1 annual return is past its due date with no recorded received date (Charity Commission register).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Guy John Campfield Dingleychair
- Catriona Grace Stomfai
- Philippa Cousins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | — | — |
| 31/12/2024 | £118k | £55k |
| 31/12/2023 | £76k | £31k |
| 31/12/2022 | £84k | £19k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £771 |
Common questions
Is THE MATTHEW MINISTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that incoming resources increased to £100,917 from £76,311 in the prior year, resulting in a net resource increase to £45,892. Cash resources grew significantly from £94,273 to £148,271, which the trustees attribute to donations and a strategy to build cash for property purchases. The charity operates as a charitable incorporated organisation with no restricted funds held. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MATTHEW MINISTRY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MATTHEW MINISTRY as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | FY2021 | £87k | Gift Day 2021 income |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | FY2022 | £30k | Gift Day 2022 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | FY2023 | £25k | Gift Day 2023 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | FY2023 | £7k | Gift Day 2022 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | FY2022 | £4k | Gift Day 2021 |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | FY2021 | £750 | Gift Day 2020 income |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MATTHEW MINISTRY | £118k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MATTHEW TRUST UK | £121k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY FAITH MINISTRIES TRUST | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MITCHELL MINISTRIES | £67k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAITH MINISTRIES | £511k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KPI MINISTRIES | £84k | £37,800 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |