Rural Missions
Also known as: Rural Mission Solutions Ltd, Sunrise Ministries, Rural Sunrise, Rural Mission Solutions
To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by such means being charitable as the Society may determine.
Activities & Mission
To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by such means being charitable as the Society may determine.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 11% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 133). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% 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 2026.
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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — Mission for Christ (organisation 242198)
- Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Resources Cupboard (organisation 5183273)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £690,975 | £306,748 | £259,222 | £402,031 | £402,031 | 6 / 1 |
| 2024 | £146,993 | £133,426 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £45,324 | £41,798 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £29,816 | £40,759 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2021 | £12,248 | £30,667 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rural Missions
What does Rural Missions do?
To advance the Christian faith in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by such means being charitable as the Society may determine.
How much income did Rural Missions report in 2026?
Rural Missions reported total income of £691k and reported expenditure of £307k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rural Missions?
Rural Missions has a program ratio of 37.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rural Missions registered as a charity?
Rural Missions was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 1989 as charity number 802305. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Rural Missions?
Rural Missions 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 Rural Missions operate?
Rural Missions operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Rural Missions a registered charity?
Yes — Rural Missions is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802305.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
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Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Rural Mission Solutions Ltd
- Sunrise Ministries
- Rural Sunrise
- Rural Mission Solutions
- Rural Missions
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated