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The Susanna Initiative

Also known as: Methodist Ministers' Housing Society, Kezia Giving, Samuel Living

(1)Providing, within the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, housing, or financial assistance towards the housing needs of, and any associated amenities upon terms appropriate to their means, for: Methodist presbyters and deacons of limited means, their widows, widowers and dependents and further provision/assistance to reduce need(2) Such other charitable purposes as the trustees determine

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Activities & Mission

(1)Providing, within the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, housing, or financial assistance towards the housing needs of, and any associated amenities upon terms appropriate to their means, for: Methodist presbyters and deacons of limited means, their widows, widowers and dependents and further provision/assistance to reduce need(2) Such other charitable purposes as the trustees determine

Grants

The Susanna Initiative makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£7,717,000
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
elderly people
What it supports
general charitable purposes, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty

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 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,907,000
Latest Expenditure
£7,717,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,439,000
Charitable Activities £2,048,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,342,000
Other Income £2,078,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,556,000
Raising Funds £161,000
Governance £37,000
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£7,907,000
£7,717,000£7,556,000£190,311,000£12,000,00017 / 0
2024
£7,868,000
£7,603,000£7,452,000£190,215,000£15,300,00021 / 0
2023
£5,706,000
£7,472,000£7,338,000£187,823,000£11,200,00022 / 0
2022
£7,520,000
£7,074,000£6,928,000£187,401,000£12,400,00016 / 0
2021
£5,013,000
£6,237,000£6,124,000£184,161,000£9,900,00017 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Susanna Initiative

What does The Susanna Initiative do?

(1)Providing, within the UK, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, housing, or financial assistance towards the housing needs of, and any associated amenities upon terms appropriate to their means, for: Methodist presbyters and deacons of limited means, their widows, widowers and dependents and further provision/assistance to reduce need(2) Such other charitable purposes as the trustees determine

How much income did The Susanna Initiative report in 2025?

The Susanna Initiative reported total income of £7.91m and reported expenditure of £7.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Susanna Initiative registered as a charity?

The Susanna Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 December 2019 as charity number 1186758. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Susanna Initiative?

The Susanna Initiative is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alexander Campbell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Susanna Initiative operate?

The Susanna Initiative operates across 6 areas, including Guernsey, Isle Of Man, Jersey and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Susanna Initiative a registered charity?

Yes — The Susanna Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186758.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
5 December 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5140780
Charity Number
1186758

Trustees

Alexander Campbell Chair
Abigail Labbett
Kate Louise Andrews
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Paul Martin BA
Also governs 2 other charities
Richard John Myers
Also governs 1 other charity
Sharon Jean Green

Also Known As

  • Methodist Ministers' Housing Society
  • Kezia Giving
  • Samuel Living

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2 November 2026
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