Challenge Ministries UK
Also known as: Challenge Ministries Swaziland UK, Cms-Uk, Swazi Childcare
The charity is promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of children and young people disadvantaged or marginalised by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Swaziland. Relieving poverty, financial hardship and advancing education in local communities, through the construction of orphan homes, the provision of educational facilities, apprenticeship training centres and business development.
Activities & Mission
The charity is promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of children and young people disadvantaged or marginalised by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Swaziland. Relieving poverty, financial hardship and advancing education in local communities, through the construction of orphan homes, the provision of educational facilities, apprenticeship training centres and business development.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £543,700 | £507,366 | £473,271 | £109,004 | £99,867 | 3 / 7 |
| 2024 | £461,270 | £487,168 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £428,514 | £437,618 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £371,995 | £374,734 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £525,380 | £510,400 | £471,589 | £110,411 | £87,879 | 3 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Challenge Ministries UK
What does Challenge Ministries UK do?
The charity is promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of children and young people disadvantaged or marginalised by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Swaziland. Relieving poverty, financial hardship and advancing education in local communities, through the construction of orphan homes, the provision of educational facilities, apprenticeship training centres and business development.
How much income did Challenge Ministries UK report in 2025?
Challenge Ministries UK reported total income of £544k and reported expenditure of £507k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Challenge Ministries UK?
Challenge Ministries UK has a program ratio of 87.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Challenge Ministries UK registered as a charity?
Challenge Ministries UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 June 2015 as charity number 1162211. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Challenge Ministries UK?
Challenge Ministries UK is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is SIMON PHILIP HOWARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Challenge Ministries UK operate?
Challenge Ministries UK operates across 2 areas: Eswatini and England And Wales.
Is Challenge Ministries UK a registered charity?
Yes — Challenge Ministries UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162211.
Details
Westfield Road
Long Crendon
Aylesbury
HP18 9EW
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Also Known As
- Challenge Ministries Swaziland UK
- Cms-Uk, Swazi Childcare
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated