Mustard Seed Christian Ministries
Also known as: The Mustard Seed
Alongside selling Christian books, we run a cafe in which we offer a relaxed welcoming atmosphere where customers can talk together and with our staff and volunteers, some of whom have additional needs. We seek to support the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and homeless. We welcome secondary school pupils for work experience. Profits make grants to children and young peoples' organisations.
Activities & Mission
Alongside selling Christian books, we run a cafe in which we offer a relaxed welcoming atmosphere where customers can talk together and with our staff and volunteers, some of whom have additional needs. We seek to support the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and homeless. We welcome secondary school pupils for work experience. Profits make grants to children and young peoples' organisations.
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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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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 | £84,723 | £95,857 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2024 | £92,540 | £102,605 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2023 | £81,328 | £93,495 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £76,737 | £66,783 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £84,044 | £32,692 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mustard Seed Christian Ministries
What does Mustard Seed Christian Ministries do?
Alongside selling Christian books, we run a cafe in which we offer a relaxed welcoming atmosphere where customers can talk together and with our staff and volunteers, some of whom have additional needs. We seek to support the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and homeless. We welcome secondary school pupils for work experience. Profits make grants to children and young peoples' organisations.
How much income did Mustard Seed Christian Ministries report in 2025?
Mustard Seed Christian Ministries reported total income of £85k and reported expenditure of £96k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Mustard Seed Christian Ministries registered as a charity?
Mustard Seed Christian Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 1995 as charity number 1048903. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Mustard Seed Christian Ministries?
Mustard Seed Christian Ministries is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ruth Louise Ray. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mustard Seed Christian Ministries operate?
Mustard Seed Christian Ministries operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Mustard Seed Christian Ministries a registered charity?
Yes — Mustard Seed Christian Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048903.
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