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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.

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
£2,638,094
Latest Expenditure
£2,614,035

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 63% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 48% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,440,103
Charitable Activities £59,072
Other Trading £0
Investments £138,919
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,534,810
Raising Funds £79,225
Governance £38,520
Grants to Institutions £96,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£3,032,822
£2,704,526£2,627,853£4,790,728£557,54176 / 7

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 2024?

International Service Fellowship Trust reported total income of £2.64m and reported expenditure of £2.61m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Service Fellowship Trust?

International Service Fellowship Trust has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 8 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

Address
St. Johns House
652 Alum Rock Road
BIRMINGHAM
B8 3NS
Registration Date
7 May 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1020758
Charity Number
1020758

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Trustees

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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Interserve

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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