Make Known
We provide resources and training which enables Christian believers to confidently share the original message of the Bible with their contacts and friends.
Objects
3.1 THE PURPOSES OF THE CIO ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY PROVIDING:3.1.1 RESOURCES WHICH ENABLE CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS TO CONFIDENTLY SHARE THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE WITH OTHERS;3.1.2 TRAINING EVENTS TO MOBILIZE CHRISTIANS TO SHARE THE BIBLE WITH THEIR CONTACTS AND FRIENDS;3.1.3 TRAINING RESOURCES TO ENABLE CHURCH LEADERS TO EQUIP THEIR OWN CONGREGATIONS TO SHARE THE BIBLE; AND3.1.4 EVANGELISTIC EVENTSIN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IN SUCH OTHER COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME SEE FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £108,895 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £898,806 against expenditure of £789,911. Per the trustees' report, free reserves increased to £239,051, which is above the stated policy target of £140,000 (equivalent to four months of committed expenditure). The trustees confirmed that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Two employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the period.” — page 11
“Two employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 during the period.” — page 11
“The Trustees maintain a policy of holding 4 months of committed expenditure, including salaries and contractor retainers, equivalent to £140,000 at the time of reporting.” — page 5
“In 2025, two Trustees (Richard Borgonon and Nancy Benham) were also unpaid Trustees of The Rock Foundation, which gave £185,207 to the charity in 2025” — page 5
“Borgonon & Co, of which Richard Borgonon is a director, donated £74,323 to the charity during 2025.” — page 5
“In 2025, two Trustees (Richard Borgonon and Nancy Benham) were also unpaid Trustees of The Rock Foundation, which gave £185,207 to the charity in 2025” — page 5
“Borgonon & Co, of which Richard Borgonon is a director, donated £74,323 to the charity during 2025.” — page 5
“In 2025, two Trustees (Richard Borgonon and Nancy Benham) were also unpaid Trustees of The Rock Foundation, which gave £185,207 to the charity in 2025” — page 5
“Borgonon & Co, of which Richard Borgonon is a director, donated £74,323 to the charity during 2025.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 6
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£90,001–£100,000: 1; £120,001–£130,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 15
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £80,001–£90,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 8
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £70,001–£80,000: 1)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Richard Eric Borgononchair
- Akeel Husein Kurban Sachak
- Charles Kworenga Kasenene
- John Alan White
- Nancy Benham MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £899k | £790k |
| 31/12/2024 | £562k | £616k |
| 31/12/2023 | £408k | £459k |
| 31/12/2022 | £453k | £354k |
| 31/12/2021 | £317k | £181k |
Common questions
Is Make Known financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £108,895 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income of £898,806 against expenditure of £789,911. Per the trustees' report, free reserves increased to £239,051, which is above the stated policy target of £140,000 (equivalent to four months of committed expenditure). The trustees confirmed that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of Make Known earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Make Known?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Make Known as a grant recipient include THE ROCK FOUNDATION.
Shared trustees with funders
- Nancy Benham MBE — trustee here and at THE ROCK FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £635k | Grants paid to institutions |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £635k | |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £491k | |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £35k | |
| THE ROCK FOUNDATION | FY2021 | amount not stated |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JERUSALEM TRUST | 2 | £69k |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £13k |
| RELEASE ERITREA | 1 | £379k |
| THE COSTA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £184k |
| Stolkin Foundation | 1 | £44k |
| HIGHWAY ONE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £33k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make Known | £899k | more than £60,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNT | £89k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAKING GROUND | £118k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| 24-7 PRAYER | £5.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE CHURCH | £167k | £40,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BIBLE NETWORK | £731k | — | 0 | unclear | 29.4% | no doubt |