Islwyn Ministry Area

Also known as: Benefice of Upper Islwyn, Mynyddislwyn Benefice Church Council

The charity's activities are The Promotion of Religion (Christianity) THE PROVISION OF 11 CHURCHES FOR PRAYER AND WORSHIP. PROVIDING REGILAR SERVICES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. TEACHING CHRISTIANITY THROUGH SERMONS, SCHOOLS, BREAVED OR ANYONE IN DIFFICULTY. SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS. PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR VARIOUS GROUPS TO PROMOTE THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Caerphilly

Financial Information

Latest Income

£812,953

Latest Expenditure

£865,626

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 75% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £588,236

Charitable Activities £21,587

Other Trading £67,844

Investments £16,047

Other Income £119,239

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £851,678

Raising Funds £1,350

Governance £990

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £12,598

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£812,953	£865,626	£851,678	£2,685,791	£822,500	5 / 69
2023	£1,397,000	£505,777	£492,358	£2,610,045	£1,690,572	4 / 30
2022	£531,609	£427,519	£420,139	£1,705,018	£213,709	1 / 25
2021	£273,219	£291,707				0 / 9
2020	£274,944	£231,125				0 / 8

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Frequently asked questions about Islwyn Ministry Area

What does Islwyn Ministry Area do?

How much income did Islwyn Ministry Area report in 2024?

Islwyn Ministry Area reported total income of £813k and reported expenditure of £866k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Islwyn Ministry Area?

Islwyn Ministry Area has a program ratio of 104.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Islwyn Ministry Area registered as a charity?

Islwyn Ministry Area was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2010 as charity number 1135366. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Islwyn Ministry Area?

Islwyn Ministry Area is governed by a board of 24 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Canon Mark Owen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Islwyn Ministry Area operate?

Islwyn Ministry Area operates in Caerphilly, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Islwyn Ministry Area a registered charity?

Yes — Islwyn Ministry Area is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135366.