SCRIPTURE GIFT MISSION (INCORPORATED)
A Christian organisation formed in 1888 for the advancement of the gospel worldwide primarily through sharing Christian Scripture. It also provides Bible-based programmes responding to specific needs, including the spiritual & emotional care of children-at-risk, and life-skills education for teenagers. The charity continues to research & develop creative responses to world needs, using the Bible
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on total funds of £145,363 for the year, driven by significant actuarial gains on its defined benefit pension scheme. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £2,018,493 were held at year-end, which is above the stated policy target of nine months' planned expenditure. The charity also disclosed a defined benefit pension scheme deficit of £388,000, which is secured by a contingent asset.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, one employee [2023: two] received total employee benefits between £60,000 and £69,999 and one employee [2023: none] received total employee benefits between £70,000 and £79,999.”
“During the year, one employee [2023: two] received total employee benefits between £60,000 and £69,999 and one employee [2023: none] received total employee benefits between £70,000 and £79,999.”
“The financial statements show that 48% of income came from donations and grants [2023: 60%], 48% from legacies [2023: 37%], and 4% from literature sales, investments and other income [2023: 3%].”
“The Charity spent 91% of its total expenditure on developing, producing, and delivering products and programmes in the UK and overseas [2023: 92%]. 9% was spent on raising funds [2023: 8%].” — page 14
“The Board has a formal reserves policy which is to hold in reserve sums to cover nine months’ planned expenditure (currently calculated at £1.5m) to respond to any (unforeseen) change in circumstances and levels of income.” — page 14
“The second is a defined benefit scheme invested with Legal & General and administered by Barnett Waddingham LLP, which has been closed to new members since 25 March 2003 and closed to new accrual since 23 May 2012; and which, for the purposes of FRS102, showed a funding deficit of £388,000 [2023: deficit of £666,000].”
“The Charity has two wholly owned dormant subsidiary companies in which the share capital is unpaid. Only Lifewords Ltd is likely to be used for the purpose of servicing future commercial needs. This company remained dormant during 2024.” — page 16
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2023) to £70,000 - £79,999 (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jarek Jankowski — Leader of Global Bible Resources team
- Gunar Sahari — National Director, Indonesia
- Clara Ngobolia — Leader of East Africa ministry team
- Rev Dr Lawson Murray — Leader of SGM Canada
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/01/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (06/02/2013)
Trustees
- Robin Andrew Howard Bakerchair
- Danielle May Welch
- Joy Dawn Gascoigne
- Mark Robert William Hurley
- Rev Beverley Ann Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.5m | £1.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £1.5m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is SCRIPTURE GIFT MISSION (INCORPORATED) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus on total funds of £145,363 for the year, driven by significant actuarial gains on its defined benefit pension scheme. Per the trustees' report, free reserves of £2,018,493 were held at year-end, which is above the stated policy target of nine months' planned expenditure. The charity also disclosed a defined benefit pension scheme deficit of £388,000, which is secured by a contingent asset. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of SCRIPTURE GIFT MISSION (INCORPORATED) earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SCRIPTURE GIFT MISSION (INCORPORATED)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SCRIPTURE GIFT MISSION (INCORPORATED) as a grant recipient include RADSTOCK TRUST CIO, CHILDS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO, RAYNERS LANE BAPTIST CHURCH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. MARY AND ST. MICHAEL GREAT MALVERN.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- SCRIPTURE UNION
- SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
- CARDIFF GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- CHESTERFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST
- DOME OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH
- KEC CHURCH CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCRIPTURE GIFT MISSION (INCORPORATED) | £1.5m | £70,000 - £79,999 | 2 | above | 9.1% | no doubt |
| SCRIPTURE UNION | £4.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 6 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHERNHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHESTERFIELD GOSPEL HALL TRUST | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOME OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH | £129k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |