SHARING OF MINISTRIES ABROAD
SOMA UK works for the transformation of individuals and churches and the healing of communities and their lands through the renewing power of the Holy Spirit . This is through intercession and sending and receiving short-term mission teams across the Anglican Communion.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AMONG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY THE MINISTRY OF EVANGELISM AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND THE SHARING OF GOD GIVEN GIFTS AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £75,211, which the trustees consider represents normal operating expenditure for over 12 months, exceeding their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £64,689 for the year, supported by a summer campaign that raised £50,750 to address financial challenges.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- CPAS
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/02/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (12/04/2024)
Trustees
- The Venerable Kevin Thomas Robertschair
- Claire Louise Nye
- Dr Julie Faith Morgan
- Rachael Kisakye Sanya
- Rev Kenneth James Wiebe
- Rev Wayne Philip Massey
- Risa Patelia
- The Venerable Mark Campbell Ireland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £186k | £188k |
| 31/12/2024 | £189k | £143k |
| 31/12/2023 | £118k | £126k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £106k |
| 31/12/2021 | £67k | £85k |
Common questions
Is SHARING OF MINISTRIES ABROAD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £75,211, which the trustees consider represents normal operating expenditure for over 12 months, exceeding their policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net income of £64,689 for the year, supported by a summer campaign that raised £50,750 to address financial challenges. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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- SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH-UK
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- SINAI MAR THOMA CHURCH NORTH LONDON
- NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARING OF MINISTRIES ABROAD | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH-UK | £264k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KINGDOM MINISTRIES UK | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL - UK | £3.2m | — | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK | £184k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SINAI MAR THOMA CHURCH NORTH LONDON | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |