MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO
to promote any charitable purpose in Malawi including the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress, the preservation and protection of health and the advancement of the Christian religion particularly by supporting the pastoral work of the churches and the support of charitable Christian institutions in that country. and such other charitable purposes
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £8,986 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Total income decreased significantly to £109,523 from £258,593, while total expenditure fell to £118,509 from £207,548. Despite the deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £33,169, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £6,533.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed that unrestricted reserves should be maintained at a level equivalent to 3 months expenditure excluding grants. This would indicate that the minimum reserves at 31st March 2025 should be £6,533.” — page 7
“During the year, the trustees gave a total of £13,170 (2024: £2,050) in donations to the charity.” — page 28
Trustees
- Adrian Brown
- Colin Gardner
- Eileen Eggington
- Felicity Shoesmith
- Gillian Barber
- Jonathan Cheal
- Julie Lupton
- Margaret Campbell
- Martin Herrick
- Sally Dow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £110k | £119k |
| 31/03/2024 | £259k | £208k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £125k |
| 31/03/2022 | £134k | £100k |
| 31/03/2021 | £112k | £241k |
Common questions
Is MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £8,986 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Total income decreased significantly to £109,523 from £258,593, while total expenditure fell to £118,509 from £207,548. Despite the deficit, unrestricted reserves stood at £33,169, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £6,533. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO as a grant recipient include THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £4.2m |
| THE DAKRI CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £47k |
| THE LANCASHIRE FOUNDATION | 1 | £22k |
| REDEEMER CHURCH CHESTER LE STREET | 1 | £9k |
| Indigent Welfare and Education Trust | 1 | £7k |
| THE MICHAEL MARSH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| BAIG WELFARE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- MYMALAWI
- REGIONS BEYOND UK
- MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK
- CHRISTIAN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UK
- SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- MALAWI COMMUNITY HUBS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALAWI ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SUPPORT CIO | £110k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MYMALAWI | £212k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALAWI RELIEF FUND UK | £2.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN COMPASSION MINISTRIES UK | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |