4M UK
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE UK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD, THROUGH HOLDING OF EVENTS AND MEETINGS WHICH INSPIRE, CHALLENGE AND BRING POSITIVE CHANGE IN INDIVIDUALS BY TAKING THEM THROUGH MIND, BODY AND SOUL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO GROW THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH AND HELP MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES LIVES.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE HOLDING OF EVENTS AND MEETINGS WHICH INSPIRE, CHALLENGE AND BRING ABOUT POSITIVE CHANGE IN INDIVIDUALS BY TAKING THEM THROUGH MIND, BODY AND SOUL ACTIVITIES . SUCH ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO GROW THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH AND HELP THEM MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES, THE LIVES OF THEIR FAMILIES THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER WORLD.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £33,191 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total incoming resources of £210,099 against total expenditure of £176,908. However, the trustees report that the year-end level of unrestricted reserves (£39,486) is lower than their stated policy target of maintaining three months of running costs. The trustees have noted uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, referring to a post-balance sheet event and future plans to secure additional funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations, including funds reclaimed under the Gift Aid system were £125,072” — page 3
“The year-end level of reserves is lower than the trustees would like.” — page 4
“The trustees refer you to Note 14 Post Balance Sheet Event and the Trustees Annual Report concerning uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 8
“E Ray, wife of trustee, J Ray (Trustee) received a salary of £16,200 during the year. (2025: £16,200)” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 50
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Trustees
- Rev James Raychair
- BENJAMIN JACOB
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £210k | £177k |
| 31/03/2025 | £173k | £168k |
| 31/03/2024 | £137k | £196k |
| 31/03/2023 | £218k | £205k |
| 31/03/2022 | £207k | £176k |
Common questions
Is 4M UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £33,191 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total incoming resources of £210,099 against total expenditure of £176,908. However, the trustees report that the year-end level of unrestricted reserves (£39,486) is lower than their stated policy target of maintaining three months of running costs. The trustees have noted uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, referring to a post-balance sheet event and future plans to secure additional funding. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 2 | £25k |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £184k |
| THE GOSHEN TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| RADSTOCK TRUST CIO | 1 | £55k |
| Stolkin Foundation | 1 | £44k |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £33k |
Charities like this
- TRANS4M INTERNATIONAL
- FIRM FOUNDATION TRUST
- CENTRE CHURCH
- Make Known
- AFMIM UK PORTSMOUTH ASSEMBLY
- 24-7 PRAYER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4M UK | £210k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| TRANS4M INTERNATIONAL | £46k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FIRM FOUNDATION TRUST | £36k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE CHURCH | £167k | £40,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Make Known | £899k | more than £60,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AFMIM UK PORTSMOUTH ASSEMBLY | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |