RELEASE INTERNATIONAL
To provide practical and spiritual support to persecuted Christians overseas.To inform and educate the UK Church about the persecution of Christians overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £570k for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income rising to £3,729k and total expenditure falling to £3,159k. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,074k, which is significantly above the stated policy target range of £400k to £500k. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year there was 1 employee whose remuneration was in the bracket £60,000 - £69,999” — page 25
“During the year there was 1 employee whose remuneration was in the bracket £60,000 - £69,999” — page 25
“Currently the reserves policy states that this range is set to between £400k to £500k.”
“Revd Dr Berhane Asmelash, who is a Trustee, receives no remuneration for his role as Trustee. He was paid as a consultant on Eritrea £7,875 (2024: £7,875)” — page 30
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01506576
Company officers (Companies House)
- SAUNDERS, Elizabeth Ann on trustee list
- PERKINS, Christopher John on trustee list
- PRINT, Martin Henry on trustee list
- KARAMI, Robert, Rev on trustee list
- FACE, Danielle Elizabeth on trustee list
- BENTLEY, David John on trustee list
- ASMELASH, Berhane Tesfamariam, Dr on trustee list
- WAYLAND, Andrew Michael on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/02/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (17/08/2023)
Trustees
- ANDREW WAYLAND
- Christopher Perkins
- Danielle Face
- David John Bentley
- Dr Berhane Asmelash
- Elizabeth Ann Saunders
- MARTIN HENRY PRINT
- Rev Robert Karami
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £3.7m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2024 | £3.1m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £3.5m | £3.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £3.1m | £3.3m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.1m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is RELEASE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £570k for the year ended 31 December 2025, with total income rising to £3,729k and total expenditure falling to £3,159k. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1,074k, which is significantly above the stated policy target range of £400k to £500k. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of RELEASE INTERNATIONAL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £69,999 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds RELEASE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name RELEASE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include RELEASE ERITREA, HIGHWAY ONE TRUST, THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE JERUSALEM TRUST, DAGNALL STREET BAPTIST CHURCH ST ALBANS.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £62k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £24k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £24k |
| REDEEMER WORTHING LTD | 1 | £22k |
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- AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (UNITED KINGDOM)
- WORD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK
- ACTIVE AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
- RELATIONAL MISSION
- INTERNATIONAL PRAISE CENTRE
- INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELEASE INTERNATIONAL | £3.7m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (UNITED KINGDOM) | £13.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES UK | £233k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACTIVE AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RELATIONAL MISSION | £431k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL PRAISE CENTRE | £762k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |