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Share Trust

Also known as: Share - the Christian Encouragement Trust

Share Trust seeks to encourage rural Christian church communities in Africa. Its activities include: leadership seminars, provision of Christian books and materials, assistance with church buildings, pastor ministry development and relief of poverty projects.

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Activities & Mission

Share Trust seeks to encourage rural Christian church communities in Africa. Its activities include: leadership seminars, provision of Christian books and materials, assistance with church buildings, pastor ministry development and relief of poverty projects.

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.

Local Authority

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,300
Latest Expenditure
£4,209

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 183.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 183.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£12,825
£9,3490 / 3
2022
£10,761
£16,7240 / 1
2021
£16,918
£14,7810 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Share Trust

What does Share Trust do?

Share Trust seeks to encourage rural Christian church communities in Africa. Its activities include: leadership seminars, provision of Christian books and materials, assistance with church buildings, pastor ministry development and relief of poverty projects.

How much income did Share Trust report in 2024?

Share Trust reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Share Trust registered as a charity?

Share Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 1989 as charity number 801625. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Share Trust?

Share Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Share Trust operate?

Share Trust operates across 3 areas: Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Hertfordshire.

Is Share Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Share Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 801625.

Details

Address
4 Springwood Walk
ST. ALBANS
Hertfordshire
AL4 9UN
Registration Date
8 June 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
801625
Charity Number
801625

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Trustees

BRENDA JEAN MATTHEWS
CHRISTOPHER HILL
DR DAVID GARDNER
JOHN GORDON MATTHEWS

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Economic and community development Religion Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Share - the Christian Encouragement Trust
  • Share Trust

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14 May 2026
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