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Missio

Also known as: Mission, The Pontifical Mission Societies

The main object of the charity is to support the Catholic Church in mission dioceses throughout the world. This support is most tangible in the funds raised and distributed but is most keenly felt in the spiritual and pastoral unity which is generated.Therefore we have two main areas of activity, mission animation and education, and fund raising - without the one we could not have the other!

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Activities & Mission

The main object of the charity is to support the Catholic Church in mission dioceses throughout the world. This support is most tangible in the funds raised and distributed but is most keenly felt in the spiritual and pastoral unity which is generated.Therefore we have two main areas of activity, mission animation and education, and fund raising - without the one we could not have the other!

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 18 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,498,357
Latest Expenditure
£4,907,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,330,578
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £134,779
Other Income £33,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,567,537
Raising Funds £339,463
Governance £35,920
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
£6,498,357
£4,907,000£4,567,537£7,799,999£600,00019 / 7000
2024
£5,630,749
£4,443,056£4,089,563£6,208,643£600,00018 / 7000
2023
£4,055,297
£4,915,470£4,562,017£5,020,950£250,00018 / 7000
2022
£5,104,011
£4,944,845£4,635,385£5,881,123£250,00015 / 7000
2021
£5,074,822
£3,200,941£2,926,188£5,721,957£250,00016 / 7000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Missio

What does Missio do?

The main object of the charity is to support the Catholic Church in mission dioceses throughout the world. This support is most tangible in the funds raised and distributed but is most keenly felt in the spiritual and pastoral unity which is generated.Therefore we have two main areas of activity, mission animation and education, and fund raising - without the one we could not have the other!

How much income did Missio report in 2025?

Missio reported total income of £6.50m and reported expenditure of £4.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Missio registered as a charity?

Missio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1996 as charity number 1056651. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Missio?

Missio is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Missio operate?

Missio operates across 18 areas, including Angola, Cambodia, Cameroon and 15 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Missio a registered charity?

Yes — Missio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056651.

Details

Address
MISSIO
23 ECCLESTON SQUARE
LONDON
SW1V 1NU
Registration Date
9 July 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1056651
Charity Number
1056651

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Trustees

Andrew Clark
Also governs 1 other charity
Bishop Paul Swarbrick
DANIEL DUNNING-COLE
Father Gary Brassington
Also governs 1 other charity
Father Gregory Price
Mary Reynolds
NEIL TWIST
Robert Binyon
Roland Hayes

Also Known As

  • Mission
  • The Pontifical Mission Societies

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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