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Minsteracres Retreat Centre

Minsteracres is a Christian place of prayer. We welcome people of all faiths or none who share our values. Our vision is supported by three core values: create an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality with space for reflection and prayer maintain a special option for people who find themselves on the margins of church and society relate in a responsible way to the environment

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Activities & Mission

Minsteracres is a Christian place of prayer. We welcome people of all faiths or none who share our values. Our vision is supported by three core values: create an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality with space for reflection and prayer maintain a special option for people who find themselves on the margins of church and society relate in a responsible way to the environment

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
£846,439
Latest Expenditure
£812,800

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 68% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Religion 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 £445,785
Charitable Activities £329,405
Other Trading £65,138
Investments £1,486
Other Income £4,625

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £804,735
Raising Funds £8,065
Governance £21,483
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£846,439
£812,800£804,735£837,240£015 / 72
2023
£701,305
£676,945£668,248£803,601£012 / 80
2022
£719,003
£620,559£615,469£779,241£86,65514 / 87
2021
£500,167
£550,754£548,110£680,797£29,96815 / 73
2020
£532,113
£529,577£525,129£731,384£62,95114 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Minsteracres Retreat Centre

What does Minsteracres Retreat Centre do?

Minsteracres is a Christian place of prayer. We welcome people of all faiths or none who share our values. Our vision is supported by three core values: create an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality with space for reflection and prayer maintain a special option for people who find themselves on the margins of church and society relate in a responsible way to the environment

How much income did Minsteracres Retreat Centre report in 2024?

Minsteracres Retreat Centre reported total income of £846k and reported expenditure of £813k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Minsteracres Retreat Centre?

Minsteracres Retreat Centre has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Minsteracres Retreat Centre registered as a charity?

Minsteracres Retreat Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 2011 as charity number 1144385. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Minsteracres Retreat Centre?

Minsteracres Retreat Centre is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Minsteracres Retreat Centre operate?

Minsteracres Retreat Centre operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Minsteracres Retreat Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Minsteracres Retreat Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144385.

Details

Address
Minsteracres Retreat Centre
Minsteracres
Consett
DH8 9RT
Registration Date
21 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5018739
Charity Number
1144385

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Trustees

Augustina Kaviraj
CLAIRE MORGAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Jim DARLINGTON
Rev Mark White
Susan Collins

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