GOODNEWS AID
Advancement of Christian faith, in particular but not limited to, the production and distribution of literature to enlighten others about the Christian religion and the relief of persons in need by reason of financial harship, illl-health, disability, poverty or such other social or economic disadvantage.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £19,822, a significant increase from the previous year's £429. The trustees report that the charity has no fixed overheads and is satisfied with these minimal reserves. The organization is reliant on individual and organizational giving to fund its charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity currently does not have any fixed overheads and therefore the trustees' are satisfied with minimal reserves held.” — page 3
Trustees
- Bijuson Kunjukutty Pr
- Gnanadas Danam
- Rev Ebenezer Aryee
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £176k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £47k | £47k |
| 31/03/2023 | £2k | £2k |
| 31/03/2022 | £1k | £1k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1k | £1k |
Common questions
Is GOODNEWS AID financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted funds of £19,822, a significant increase from the previous year's £429. The trustees report that the charity has no fixed overheads and is satisfied with these minimal reserves. The organization is reliant on individual and organizational giving to fund its charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GOODNEWS AID?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GOODNEWS AID as a grant recipient include SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED.
Shared trustees with funders
- Gnanadas Danam — trustee here and at SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED | FY2025 | £78k | Donation to UK charity |
| SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED | FY2024 | £58k | Donation to UK charity where trustee is materially interested |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £62k |
| AWAKEN LOVE FOR AFRICA | 1 | £54k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, CARDIGAN | 1 | £22k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS YATELEY | 1 | £16k |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | 1 | £9k |
Charities like this
- GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION
- AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (UNITED KINGDOM)
- GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE!
- GOOD NEWS FELLOWSHIP UK
- AID THE NEEDY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOODNEWS AID | £176k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GOODNEWS EVANGELICAL MISSION | £370k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (UNITED KINGDOM) | £13.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE! | £3.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| GOOD NEWS FELLOWSHIP UK | £137k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AID THE NEEDY | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |