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International Service Fellowship Trust

Also known as: Interserve

The charity exists to make Jesus Christ known through wholistic ministry, in partnership with the global church, amongst the neediest people of Asia and the Arab World and in Great Britain & Ireland.

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Activities & Mission

The charity exists to make Jesus Christ known through wholistic ministry, in partnership with the global church, amongst the neediest people of Asia and the Arab World and in Great Britain & Ireland.

Grants

International Service Fellowship Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£59,450
Who it helps
people of a particular ethnic or racial origin
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 and religious activities

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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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.

Show all 11 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,652,626
Latest Expenditure
£2,811,508

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,496,245
Charitable Activities £39,732
Other Trading £0
Investments £116,649
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,737,401
Raising Funds £74,107
Governance £37,462
Grants to Institutions £59,450
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
£2,652,626
£2,811,508£2,737,401£5,107,721£1,871,67459 / 25
2024
£2,638,094
£2,614,035£2,534,810£5,104,392£1,369,40859 / 15
2023
£2,557,033
£2,542,319£2,475,741£5,046,289£2,019,67359 / 15
2022
£2,393,289
£2,543,967£2,425,441£4,561,344£560,12665 / 14
2021
£2,277,535
£2,546,185£2,442,851£4,714,677£618,65667 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Service Fellowship Trust

What does International Service Fellowship Trust do?

The charity exists to make Jesus Christ known through wholistic ministry, in partnership with the global church, amongst the neediest people of Asia and the Arab World and in Great Britain & Ireland.

How much income did International Service Fellowship Trust report in 2025?

International Service Fellowship Trust reported total income of £2.65m and reported expenditure of £2.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was International Service Fellowship Trust registered as a charity?

International Service Fellowship Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1993 as charity number 1020758. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs International Service Fellowship Trust?

International Service Fellowship Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Jane Methven Howitt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Service Fellowship Trust operate?

International Service Fellowship Trust operates across 11 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Service Fellowship Trust a registered charity?

Yes — International Service Fellowship Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020758.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 May 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1020758
Charity Number
1020758

Trustees

Rev Jane Methven Howitt Chair
Alan Butler
Also governs 1 other charity
Brian Mutia Naweji
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Christine Boardman
EMMANUEL GILL
Keiko Tsunekawa Butterworth
Malcolm Kemp
Rev JOHN PETER SMUTS
Simon Hocking

Also Known As

  • Interserve

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2 November 2026
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