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YOUTH WITH A MISSION HOLMSTED MINISTRIES

Registered charity 1184255 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as YWAM HOLMSTED MINISTRIES

The objects of the charity are to advance the Christian faith worldwide by, but not exclusively by, teaching of theBible, worship and praise, evangelism, study, prayer, children and youth works and community service.

Objects

(1) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH WORLDWIDE BY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY, TEACHING OF THE BIBLE, WORSHIP AND PRAISE, EVANGELISM, STUDY, PRAYER, CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE;(2) TO RELIEVE POVERTY BOTH IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS BY ANY MEANS SUCH AS ACTS OF SERVICE, GIFTS, DONATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS, LOANS AND ADVANCES WITH OR WITHOUT INTEREST;(3) TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED TO THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE CHARITY AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME SHALL DETERMINE.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Education/training · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£51k
Latest spending
£113k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £61,536 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total costs exceeding total income. Per the trustees' report, both operating locations ceased activities during the year, and the trustees are actively considering whether to wind up the charity or re-establish activities in a new location. Despite these uncertainties, the charity held unrestricted funds of £149,807 at year-end.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £10,000 (held: £149k)
“Our aim is to hold a reserve of £10,000.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: material uncertainty disclosed
“These circumstances indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt over the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Notwithstanding this uncertainty, the charity held funds of £149,807 at the year end against modest liabilities, and the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to meet its liabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Brighton And Hove · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£51k£113k
31/08/2024£237k£182k
31/08/2023£242k£200k
31/08/2022£202k£178k
31/08/2021£179k£151k

Common questions

Is YOUTH WITH A MISSION HOLMSTED MINISTRIES financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £61,536 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total costs exceeding total income. Per the trustees' report, both operating locations ceased activities during the year, and the trustees are actively considering whether to wind up the charity or re-establish activities in a new location. Despite these uncertainties, the charity held unrestricted funds of £149,807 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.