Rural Ministries
Also known as: Datchet Evangelical Fellowship, Datchet Evangelical Fellowship Limited
To support rural churches in their growth and development and assist in the planting of new rural churches.
Activities & Mission
To support rural churches in their growth and development and assist in the planting of new rural churches.
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 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Ivinghoe Wesleyan Reform Church (organisation 5013960)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £154,342 | £425,025 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £801,376 | £339,882 | £332,786 | £2,838,807 | £2,024,499 | 4 / 0 |
| 2023 | £235,579 | £239,959 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £104,411 | £249,226 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £93,073 | £264,019 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rural Ministries
What does Rural Ministries do?
To support rural churches in their growth and development and assist in the planting of new rural churches.
How much income did Rural Ministries report in 2025?
Rural Ministries reported total income of £154k and reported expenditure of £425k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rural Ministries?
Rural Ministries has a program ratio of 41.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rural Ministries registered as a charity?
Rural Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 May 1962 as charity number 200027. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Rural Ministries?
Rural Ministries is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rural Ministries operate?
Rural Ministries operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Rural Ministries a registered charity?
Yes — Rural Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 200027.
Details
PO Box 293
ROYSTON
SG8 1FS
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Also Known As
- Datchet Evangelical Fellowship
- Datchet Evangelical Fellowship Limited
- Rural Ministries
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated