THE TAKK TRUST
Teaching and training in Christian activities, in the UK, Europe and Africa.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains reserves sufficient to cover ongoing projects and three months of salary commitments for both UK and African staff. The trustees' report notes that the charity faces ongoing financial pressures and resource constraints typical of mission work, particularly in Ghana. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Money comes in through regular giving and one off donations.” — page 6
“We maintain a minimum to cover on-going projects and 3 months salary commitments to both UK and African staff.” — page 6
Trustees
- DAVID JONATHAN SMITHchair
- Betty Cooper
- DAVID MARK FAREY
- DR Deanne Marbell
- Debbie Robinson
- Denise Jane Ward
- Esther Armah
- Heather Ann Stokes
- JOY BRUNSKILL
- REV PAUL SEFA
- Rev Jane Robson
- STEPHEN SMITH
- Sarah Ruth Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £103k | £129k |
| 05/04/2024 | £122k | £137k |
| 05/04/2023 | £122k | £132k |
| 05/04/2022 | £143k | £125k |
| 05/04/2021 | £284k | £232k |
Common questions
Is THE TAKK TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains reserves sufficient to cover ongoing projects and three months of salary commitments for both UK and African staff. The trustees' report notes that the charity faces ongoing financial pressures and resource constraints typical of mission work, particularly in Ghana. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| CHAPEL OF LIFE | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA, LONDON CONGREGATION
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
- THE AFRICAN, INDIAN AND SLAVLANDS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- CHARIS COMMUNICATIONS
- LIFE MINISTRIES TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TAKK TRUST | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA, LONDON CONGREGATION | £424k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £252k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE AFRICAN, INDIAN AND SLAVLANDS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHARIS COMMUNICATIONS | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |