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.
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.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Guy John Campfield Dingleychair
- Catriona Grace Stomfai
- Philippa Cousins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £118k | £55k |
| 31/12/2023 | £76k | £31k |
| 31/12/2022 | £84k | £19k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £771 |
| 31/12/2020 | £111k | £60 |
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 | 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 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | 1 | £80k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | 1 | £25k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- MATTHEW TRUST UK
- THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, CAMBRIDGE
- THE MATTHEW 25 MISSION
- MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION
- THE MATT. 6.3 CHARITABLE TRUST
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 |
| THE MATTHEW 25 35 TRUST | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MATTHEW, CAMBRIDGE | £325k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE MATTHEW 25 MISSION | £255k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION | £342k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |