CHRISTIAN AFRICAN RELIEF TRUST
The Christian Africa Relief Trust is a charity which provides goods to the people of Africa, free of charge, in order to make a positive difference to their lives. The goods are distributed regardless of caste or creed. We also sponsor and encourage self-help and developmental projects in education, medicine, agriculture and vocational training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves decreased from £251,743 to £233,620 during the year, despite the release of a £20,484 provision for a statute-barred liability. The trustees report that the charity does not hold long-term reserves or investments and that all donations are used for overseas recipients, with operations funded by incoming resources. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or statutory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have formulated policies to ensure that the charity maintains adequate reserves to finance its operations.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- GLENN STEWARTchair
- Brigitte Matthews
- Joan Susan Rock
- Joanne Cheesbrough
- VANESSA JANE STEWART
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £142k | £181k |
| 31/03/2024 | £171k | £161k |
| 31/03/2023 | £136k | £135k |
| 31/03/2022 | £132k | £120k |
| 31/03/2021 | £93k | £103k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN AFRICAN RELIEF TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves decreased from £251,743 to £233,620 during the year, despite the release of a £20,484 provision for a statute-barred liability. The trustees report that the charity does not hold long-term reserves or investments and that all donations are used for overseas recipients, with operations funded by incoming resources. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with accounting records or statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHRISTIAN AFRICAN RELIEF TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHRISTIAN AFRICAN RELIEF TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY AND ST JUDE, HALIFAX..
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY AND ST JUDE, HALIFAX. | FY2023 | £300 | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY AND ST JUDE, HALIFAX. | FY2022 | £300 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPEL OF LIFE | 1 | £8k |
| COMMUNITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | 1 | £2k |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ,BEDGROVE, AYLESBURY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- THE CHARIS TRUST
- CARE (CHRISTIAN ACTION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION)
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
- THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST
- CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
- THE CHRISTIAN TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN AFRICAN RELIEF TRUST | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | £591k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARE (CHRISTIAN ACTION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION) | £2.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £483k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE A S CHARITABLE TRUST | £618k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA | £13k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |