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Premier Christian Media Trust

Also known as: The Christian Media Trust, The Luis Palau Mission to London

Promotion of the Christian religion through radio broadcast, magazine publication, online activity and events. Support of all those in need through a Lifeline telephone service. Encouragement and support for the church in the use of new media. Campaigning on single-issues which are of concern to Christians and the church.

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Activities & Mission

Promotion of the Christian religion through radio broadcast, magazine publication, online activity and events. Support of all those in need through a Lifeline telephone service. Encouragement and support for the church in the use of new media. Campaigning on single-issues which are of concern to Christians and the church.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,172,588
Latest Expenditure
£10,923,186

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 85.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £9,073,923
Charitable Activities £2,572,371
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,770
Other Income £520,524

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,328,540
Raising Funds £1,594,646
Governance £0
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
£12,172,588
£10,923,186£9,328,540£2,815,572£2,472,673107 / 96
2024
£11,176,707
£10,949,355£9,326,503£1,560,525£1,442,404101 / 132
2023
£11,661,939
£11,596,134£9,765,564£1,333,130£1,238,77993 / 132
2022
£10,510,994
£10,737,180£8,700,383£1,267,325£1,061,812103 / 0
2021
£10,789,958
£9,869,714£6,877,513£1,493,024£1,500,00089 / 170

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Premier Christian Media Trust

What does Premier Christian Media Trust do?

Promotion of the Christian religion through radio broadcast, magazine publication, online activity and events. Support of all those in need through a Lifeline telephone service. Encouragement and support for the church in the use of new media. Campaigning on single-issues which are of concern to Christians and the church.

How much income did Premier Christian Media Trust report in 2025?

Premier Christian Media Trust reported total income of £12.17m and reported expenditure of £10.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Premier Christian Media Trust?

Premier Christian Media Trust has a program ratio of 76.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Premier Christian Media Trust registered as a charity?

Premier Christian Media Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 1983 as charity number 287610. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Premier Christian Media Trust?

Premier Christian Media Trust 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 Premier Christian Media Trust operate?

Premier Christian Media Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Premier Christian Media Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Premier Christian Media Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287610.

Details

Address
Premier
Unit 6
April Court
Sybron Way
CROWBOROUGH
East Sus
Registration Date
8 August 1983
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
287610
Charity Number
287610

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Trustees

David Geoffrey Knight
Emmanuel Mbakwe
Graeme Potts
Jonathan Templeman
MARK GERALD SPELMAN
Nicholas Larkland Barnaby Myers
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Jillian Louise Calland Duff
Sandy Muirhead
The Lady Andrea Lenzie

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Christian Media Trust
  • The Luis Palau Mission to London

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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