OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES TRUST
In pursuit of the charity's objectives we :1.Publish and distribute daily devotionals and study guides to encourage people to read the Word of God, give a better understanding of Scripture, and lead them into a deeper understanding of God's Word. 2. Distribute digital, audio and visual teaching material. 3. Sell Christian books to help people in their walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £178,546 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,963,900. The trustees report that the charity relies heavily on donations, which is identified as a principal risk, particularly given inflationary pressures. However, the trustees maintain that adequate resources exist to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' target level of free reserves is £850,000.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (21/11/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (11/10/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (03/10/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (01/11/2021)
Trustees
- Dr Tai Chung Lam
- Michael George Fowles
- Rev Ayodele Afuye
- Samantha Elizabeth Hurdle
- Stephen Apted
- Stephen Hewitt
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2024 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.1m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.2m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £178,546 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,963,900. The trustees report that the charity relies heavily on donations, which is identified as a principal risk, particularly given inflationary pressures. However, the trustees maintain that adequate resources exist to continue operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AWAKEN LOVE FOR AFRICA | 1 | £54k |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, CARDIGAN | 1 | £22k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS YATELEY | 1 | £16k |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO | 1 | £12k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD | 1 | £9k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £6k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES TRUST | £2.6m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BIBLE AND GOSPEL TRUST | £8.9m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| BIBLE TEXT PUBLICITY MISSION | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOOD NEWS FOR EVERYONE! | £3.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | within | — | no doubt |
| HEBRON CHRISTIAN FAITH MINISTRIES | £423k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALIVE PUBLISHING LIMITED | £660k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |