NEW TRIBES MISSION
Motivated by the love of Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, NTM in the UK, along with its worldwide partners, exists to assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilising, equipping and coordinating of missionaries to evangelise unreached people groups, translate the Scriptures and see indigenous New Testament churches established that truly glorify God.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit for the year of £210,055, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £1,372,332 to £1,162,279. The trustees note that no recourse to the reserve fund was necessary and that careful budgeting allowed the charity to maintain liquid cash assets at a functional level while meeting all financial obligations.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Frank Brearley — Chairman
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- FRANK BREARLEYchair
- Gillian Baxter
- MATTHEW CUTHBERT
- Matthew Phillip Petley
- NORMAN ROBERT MCCREADY
- Stephen Bosley
- Stephen Jerrard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.8m | £2.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is NEW TRIBES MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total deficit for the year of £210,055, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £1,372,332 to £1,162,279. The trustees note that no recourse to the reserve fund was necessary and that careful budgeting allowed the charity to maintain liquid cash assets at a functional level while meeting all financial obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lewis Brownlee (Chichester) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CATALYST NETWORK OF CHURCHES | 1 | £656k |
| GATEWAY CHURCH ASHFORD | 1 | £16k |
| YOUNG MANCHESTER | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- NEW WORLD MISSION ASSOCIATION UK
- NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD
- NEW LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
- NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON)
- NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY PROPERTY CHARITY
- INTERNATIONAL TEAMS UK TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW TRIBES MISSION | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW WORLD MISSION ASSOCIATION UK | £794k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH OF GOD | £12.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE BIBLE CHURCH | £331k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | £189k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW TESTAMENT ASSEMBLY PROPERTY CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |