release international

The charity supports other defined groups. Release International is a registered charity whose purpose is religious activities. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Kent and operates in England And Wales, Bhutan, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

To provide practical and spiritual support to persecuted Christians overseas.To inform and educate the UK Church about the persecution of Christians overseas.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income

£3,098,198

Latest Expenditure

£3,292,630

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 91.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 50.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,012,305

Charitable Activities £36,012

Other Trading £0

Investments £33,783

Other Income £16,098

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,001,394

Raising Funds £291,236

Governance £1,364,545

Grants to Institutions £1,636,849

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£3,098,198	£3,292,630	£3,001,394	£1,285,476	£592,000	29 / 50
2023	£3,461,382	£3,705,409	£3,390,149	£1,479,910	£731,345	31 / 260
2022	£3,084,500	£3,270,081	£2,988,162	£1,723,934	£684,366	29 / 262
2021	£3,123,885	£2,865,591	£2,597,064	£1,909,513	£591,349	28 / 235
2020	£2,978,186	£2,670,432	£2,412,477	£1,651,219	£695,801	26 / 218