THE STRANGERS REST MISSION
THE STRANGERS' REST MISSION IS A CHRISTIAN ORGANISATION AND CHURCH, FOUNDED IN 1877, WHICH SEEKS TO SERVE THE LOCAL MULTI CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN SHADWELL, EAST LONDON. THIS INCLUDES THE HOLDING OF WORSHIP SERVICES, CHILDRENS' AND YOUNG PEOPLES TEACHING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. PROVIDING PRACTICAL HELP TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY IS AN IMPORTANT FUNCTION OF THE MISSION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(24,034), resulting in a deficit of income over expenditure of £15,536 for the year ended 30 September 2025. Per the trustees' report, reserves have shown a downward trend over recent years, though legacies received have replenished reserves sufficiently to cover foreseeable deficits. The closing balance of unrestricted funds was £258,333.
What the accounts disclose
“Material donations were received from one of the Trustees, but the Trustees do not consider it necessary or desirable to disclose this amount.” — page 12
Trustees
- Mark Lovel Rupert Mullinschair
- EDWARD MALCOLM
- John Hayward
- Keith Burden
- Rev Peter John Ratcliff
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £65k | £81k |
| 30/09/2024 | £40k | £49k |
| 30/09/2023 | £74k | £48k |
| 30/09/2022 | £89k | £35k |
| 30/09/2021 | £28k | £36k |
Common questions
Is THE STRANGERS REST MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £(24,034), resulting in a deficit of income over expenditure of £15,536 for the year ended 30 September 2025. Per the trustees' report, reserves have shown a downward trend over recent years, though legacies received have replenished reserves sufficiently to cover foreseeable deficits. The closing balance of unrestricted funds was £258,333. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.