Mission India

Fundraising for Distribution of Christian literature; establishing Institutes of Training; running Children's clubs; and establishment of adult literacy projects

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Activities & Mission

Fundraising for Distribution of Christian literature; establishing Institutes of Training; running Children's clubs; and establishment of adult literacy projects

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.

Country

India

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£523,159

Latest Expenditure

£602,873

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 73.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 26.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Arts 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 £522,198

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £961

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £444,363

Raising Funds £158,510

Governance £1,273

Grants to Institutions £280,039

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£523,159	£602,873	£444,363	£62,750	£61,410	6 / 0
2024	£615,257	£576,202	£406,678	£142,463	£75,000	6 / 0
2023	£578,966	£651,153	£463,103	£103,408	£67,108	5 / 0
2022	£590,800	£565,332	£388,923	£175,595	£75,000	2 / 0
2021	£507,608	£467,850	£324,960	£150,127	£50,000	2 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Mission India

What does Mission India do?

Fundraising for Distribution of Christian literature; establishing Institutes of Training; running Children's clubs; and establishment of adult literacy projects

How much income did Mission India report in 2025?

Mission India reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £603k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Mission India?

Mission India has a program ratio of 84.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Mission India registered as a charity?

Mission India was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1999 as charity number 1076598. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Mission India?

Mission India is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Mission India operate?

Mission India operates across 2 areas: India and England.

Is Mission India a registered charity?

Yes — Mission India is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076598.