Mission Direct Limited
Also known as: Mission Direct
VisionFreeing young people from physical and spiritual poverty forever and transforming the lives of our volunteers who work to make this happen.MissionTo enable our volunteers to join local people in projects that help them children escape poverty and to challenge and motivate them towards future acts of service.We mobilise self funding volunteers to use their time for good
Activities & Mission
VisionFreeing young people from physical and spiritual poverty forever and transforming the lives of our volunteers who work to make this happen.MissionTo enable our volunteers to join local people in projects that help them children escape poverty and to challenge and motivate them towards future acts of service.We mobilise self funding volunteers to use their time for good
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £728,416 | £792,840 | £773,927 | £555,757 | £168,532 | 5 / 25 |
| 2023 | £880,013 | £841,872 | £828,727 | £620,181 | £620,181 | 5 / 95 |
| 2022 | £790,040 | £749,567 | £736,287 | £582,040 | £255,866 | 5 / 85 |
| 2021 | £606,903 | £584,276 | £569,718 | £541,567 | £249,992 | 5 / 35 |
| 2020 | £702,577 | £725,068 | £708,579 | £518,940 | £193,708 | 8 / 35 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mission Direct Limited
What does Mission Direct Limited do?
VisionFreeing young people from physical and spiritual poverty forever and transforming the lives of our volunteers who work to make this happen.MissionTo enable our volunteers to join local people in projects that help them children escape poverty and to challenge and motivate them towards future acts of service.We mobilise self funding volunteers to use their time for good
How much income did Mission Direct Limited report in 2024?
Mission Direct Limited reported total income of £728k and reported expenditure of £793k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mission Direct Limited?
Mission Direct Limited has a program ratio of 106.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mission Direct Limited registered as a charity?
Mission Direct Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 2005 as charity number 1107824. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Mission Direct Limited?
Mission Direct Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL HOLBROOK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mission Direct Limited operate?
Mission Direct Limited operates across 8 areas, including Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Kenya and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mission Direct Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Mission Direct Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107824.
Details
27 Bury Mead Road
Hitchin
SG5 1RT
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