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.
Grants
Challenge Ministries UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £306,796
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 |
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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.
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.
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Also Known As
- Challenge Ministries Swaziland UK
- Cms-Uk, Swazi Childcare
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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