AGAPE MINISTRIES LTD
Presenting the Gospel in word and action on campuses, in the workplace, the community and around the world. Developing products and resources to aid our workers, partners and volunteers.Developing strategic partnerships with churches and other organisations. Global Aid Network to provide Humanitarian Aid and relief wherever needed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £94,446 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds increasing to £1.74m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves of £116,773 were below the stated policy target of roughly £169k, which is based on six months of operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Five staff received emoluments of more than £60k during the year.” — page 11
“Five staff received emoluments of more than £60k during the year.” — page 11
“At December 2025, cash reserves were £116,773 (£137,420 in 2024) for Unrestricted General Funds, so the reserves are under target.” — page 12
“Payments made to the Group from Trustees and their family members total £3,730 in 2025 (2024: £Nil). These were all donations towards the charitable activities of the Group.” — page 41
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (FY2024) → 5 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Lesley Cheesman — National Director
- Jude Daniel — Field Director
- Geoff Shave — Church Engagement Director
- Sarah Patel — Central Services Director
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/11/2021)
Trustees
- Stephen Bothamchair
- Claudie Izai Lynn Richardson
- JAVIER GARCIA
- Kevin Russell
- Philip James Knox
- Rev Richard Boothroyd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £4.9m | £4.8m |
| 31/12/2024 | £4.3m | £4.1m |
| 31/12/2023 | £4.2m | £4.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £4.3m | £4.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.6m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is AGAPE MINISTRIES LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £94,446 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total funds increasing to £1.74m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves of £116,773 were below the stated policy target of roughly £169k, which is based on six months of operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Prime Chartered Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of AGAPE MINISTRIES LTD earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band, and 5 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds AGAPE MINISTRIES LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AGAPE MINISTRIES LTD as a grant recipient include THE CHARIS TRUST, WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES, THE CROSS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | support of Christian Ministry |
| WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES | FY2026 | £5k | City and Community Outreach |
| THE CROSS TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | support of Christian Ministry |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | support of Christian Ministry |
Charities like this
- AGAPE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE
- THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK
- AGLOW INTERNATIONAL (BRITAIN)
- GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES
- THE LIBERTY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
- GRACE TO GRACE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGAPE MINISTRIES LTD | £4.9m | unclear | 5 | below | — | no doubt |
| AGAPE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE | £191k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AGLOW INTERNATIONAL (BRITAIN) | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES | £7.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LIBERTY MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |