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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

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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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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£595,533
Latest Expenditure
£790,714

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 124.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £446,518
Charitable Activities £22,125
Other Trading £109,458
Investments £17,323
Other Income £109

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £739,060
Raising Funds £7,705
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £43,949

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£595,533
£790,714£739,060£2,631,286£1,616,7124 / 60
2024
£812,953
£865,626£851,678£2,685,791£822,5005 / 69
2023
£1,397,000
£505,777£492,358£2,610,045£1,690,5724 / 30
2022
£531,609
£427,519£420,139£1,705,018£213,7091 / 25
2021
£273,219
£291,7070 / 9

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Frequently asked questions about Islwyn Ministry Area

What does Islwyn Ministry Area do?

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

How much income did Islwyn Ministry Area report in 2025?

Islwyn Ministry Area reported total income of £596k and reported expenditure of £791k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 26 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev 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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5008527
Charity Number
1135366

Trustees

Rev Mark Owen Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ANGELA Perkins
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Williams-Price
Also governs 1 other charity
Carole Jones
Ceri Elizabeth Hughes
Dorothy Smart
Also governs 1 other charity
Elizabeth Jackson
Also governs 1 other charity
Jan Berry
Janet Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennifer Llewellyn
Joan Jelly
Mandy Tyler
Also governs 1 other charity
MARIAN JOYCE DEW
Marina Thorpe
Marion Collier
nigel kaszubowski
Also governs 2 other charities
PAMELA MATTHEWS
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Lago
Ray Bevan
Rev Lisa Taylor
Also governs 1 other charity
Ruth Lawler-Davies
Also governs 1 other charity
Sandra Ward
Also governs 1 other charity
Selwyn Morgan
Susan Gladwyn
Also governs 1 other charity
Valerie Pritchard

Also Known As

  • Benefice of Upper Islwyn
  • Mynyddislwyn Benefice Church Council
  • Benefice of Upper Islwyn

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