PIONEER MISSION
We develop self-sustaining networks of churches in European nations. Churches that are shaped by the Word of God, enlivened by the Spirit of God and that reflect a deeply relational culture. We do this by raising up gifted indigenous leaders, evangelists, pastors, teachers, prophets and apostles in each nation who can perpetuate the mission locally and beyond.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC 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:· RAISING AWARENESS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE NEED FOR NEW CHURCHES THROUGH MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, PRINT AND ONLINE PUBLICATIONS;· PROVIDING TRAINING, RESOURCES, COACHING AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THOSE INVOLVED IN PLANTING NEW CHURCHES;· SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH PLANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a total deficit of £38,340, comprising a £47,695 deficit in restricted funds offset by a £9,355 surplus in unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to continue operations for a rolling 12-month period, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were found to cast doubt on the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Total 150,954 56,920 207,874 180,969”
“In doing this the Trustees aim to make sure that the current budget forecast and reserves levels allow the charity to continue in operation for a rolling 12 month period.” — page 5
“The trustees received the following remuneration during the period for services not relating to those of trusteeship: Mr M Nightingale £nil (2024: £56,550) for Apostolic fees” — page 13
“Pioneer Mission made payment in the year to the following individual who is connected to a trustee: Mrs R Nightingale £76 in travel expenses (2024: £nil) (spouse of M Nightingale)” — page 19
“Relational Mission £5,000 (2024: £6,309) grants and £1,359 (2024: £nil) for books and travel expenses incurred on Pioneer Missions behalf (JR Beardon - Trustee)” — page 19
“Pioneer Mission made payment in the year to the following individual who is connected to a trustee: Mrs R Nightingale £76 in travel expenses (2024: £nil) (spouse of M Nightingale)” — page 19
“Relational Mission £5,000 (2024: £6,309) grants and £1,359 (2024: £nil) for books and travel expenses incurred on Pioneer Missions behalf (JR Beardon - Trustee)” — page 19
“Pioneer Mission made payment in the year to the following individual who is connected to a trustee: Mrs R Nightingale £76 in travel expenses (2024: £nil) (spouse of M Nightingale)” — page 19
“Relational Mission £5,000 (2024: £6,309) grants and £1,359 (2024: £nil) for books and travel expenses incurred on Pioneer Missions behalf (JR Beardon - Trustee)” — page 19
“Pioneer Mission made payment in the year to the following individual who is connected to a trustee: Mrs R Nightingale £76 in travel expenses (2024: £nil) (spouse of M Nightingale)” — page 19
“Relational Mission £5,000 (2024: £6,309) grants and £1,359 (2024: £nil) for books and travel expenses incurred on Pioneer Missions behalf (JR Beardon - Trustee)” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- 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 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 35
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 20
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
In the news
Trustees
- Dr Robert Mark Glover OBE
- JONATHAN RICHARD BEARDON
- James John Taylor
- Jeffrey Warin
- Maurice Nightingale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £208k | £246k |
| 31/03/2024 | £181k | £144k |
| 31/03/2023 | £165k | £147k |
| 31/03/2022 | £146k | £45k |
Common questions
Is PIONEER MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a total deficit of £38,340, comprising a £47,695 deficit in restricted funds offset by a £9,355 surplus in unrestricted funds. Per the trustees' report, the charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to continue operations for a rolling 12-month period, and the independent examiner confirmed no material matters were found to cast doubt on the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PIONEER MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PIONEER MISSION as a grant recipient include CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ), KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST, AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | FY2025 | £14k | individual ministry of apostolic leader |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | FY2023 | £12k | individual ministry of apostolic leader Maurice Nightingale |
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | FY2024 | £11k | individual ministry of apostolic leader of Relational Mission |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Grants to institutions |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | FY2025 | £2k | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- PIONEERS UK MINISTRIES
- EUROPEAN MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP
- CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY
- THE MISSION CHURCH
- THE MINSTER FELLOWSHIP
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER MISSION | £208k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PIONEERS UK MINISTRIES | £5.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EUROPEAN MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY | £8.3m | — | 3 | unclear | 11.8% | no doubt |
| THE MISSION CHURCH | £45k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MINSTER FELLOWSHIP | £191k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |