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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£543,700
Latest Expenditure
£507,366

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £450,364
Charitable Activities £92,666
Other Trading £0
Investments £670
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £473,271
Raising Funds £34,095
Governance £1,520
Grants to Institutions £306,796
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£543,700
£507,366£473,271£109,004£99,8673 / 7
2024
£461,270
£487,1680 / 1
2023
£428,514
£437,6180 / 0
2022
£371,995
£374,7340 / 1
2021
£525,380
£510,400£471,589£110,411£87,8793 / 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.

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

Address
Crendon House
Westfield Road
Long Crendon
Aylesbury
HP18 9EW
Registration Date
15 June 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5051040
Charity Number
1162211

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Trustees

SIMON PHILIP HOWARD Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Caroline Jane Priestnall
Graham Brewer
Mark Dowding
Mark Herbert
Timothy Ambrose Collett
Timothy James Whan

Also Known As

  • Challenge Ministries Swaziland UK
  • Cms-Uk, Swazi Childcare

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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