RELIGION MEDIA CENTRE
Providing information to journalists on stories about religion, including research briefings and access to reputable sources of expertise and a range of informed opinion on a particular topic. Offering events where people connected with stories about religion engage and discuss issues with journalists. Providing religious literacy training to journalists and media training to religious leaders.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £15,813 for the year, which was covered by reserves brought forward from prior years. Total cash reserves at the end of the year were £40,476, comprising £24,077 in unrestricted funds and £16,399 in restricted funds. The trustees' report indicates a policy to retain enough cash to cover costs and maintain activity levels, with no future commitments or overheads noted.
What the accounts disclose
“In this financial year, we received generous donations from Rank, Porticus, Culham St Gabriel Trust, the Aziz Foundation and the Saltley Trust. We also received individual donations from generous supporters and others.” — page 6
“The current policy is to retain enough cash reserves, taking into account donations promised, to cover costs and to build up resources to fulfil the Charity’s activities at the same level in the ensuing year.” — page 7
“Included in the accounts is £12,000 (2024 - £9,000) paid to the chairman relating to business development. The Chairman also received repayment of £1,858 (2023/24 - £2,369) expenses incurred in supporting the Creating Connections and other training projects.” — page 9
“Included in the accounts is £12,000 (2024 - £9,000) paid to the chairman relating to business development. The Chairman also received repayment of £1,858 (2023/24 - £2,369) expenses incurred in supporting the Creating Connections and other training projects.” — page 9
Trustees
- MICHAEL PAUL WAKELINchair
- BENEDICT SAMUEL RICH
- Dr Hassan Abdein
- Dr Lois Lee
- KEVIN JAQUISS
- Roger Bolton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £128k | £110k |
| 31/03/2025 | £126k | £127k |
| 31/03/2024 | £85k | £158k |
| 31/03/2023 | £133k | £121k |
| 31/03/2022 | £121k | £115k |
Common questions
Is RELIGION MEDIA CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a loss of £15,813 for the year, which was covered by reserves brought forward from prior years. Total cash reserves at the end of the year were £40,476, comprising £24,077 in unrestricted funds and £16,399 in restricted funds. The trustees' report indicates a policy to retain enough cash to cover costs and maintain activity levels, with no future commitments or overheads noted. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds RELIGION MEDIA CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RELIGION MEDIA CENTRE as a grant recipient include CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST, SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST, ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST, THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | Creating Connections |
| SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST | FY2022 | £21k | |
| CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Creating Connections |
| ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST | FY2024 | £9k | Five Cities Project |
| ST PETER'S, SALTLEY TRUST | FY2025 | £9k | Five Cities Project |
| THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY'S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £5k | To advance the Christian religion (Obj. 1) |
| CULHAM ST GABRIEL'S TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Creating Connections (additional) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| QUADRATURE CLIMATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £264k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £197k |
| THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £112k |
| SCREENSKILLS LIMITED | 1 | £103k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRAINING OF JOURNALISTS
- CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM LIMITED
- PREMIER CHRISTIAN MEDIA TRUST
- MERCY MEDIA
- SOLOMON ACADEMIC TRUST
- THE MEDIA TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIGION MEDIA CENTRE | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE TRAINING OF JOURNALISTS | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM LIMITED | £529k | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PREMIER CHRISTIAN MEDIA TRUST | £12.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCY MEDIA | £954k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLOMON ACADEMIC TRUST | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |