Sim International (uk)
Also known as: Aef, Africa Evangelical Fellowship, Africa Evangelical Fellowship (sagm), Africa Evangelical Fellowship International, International Christian Fellowship, Sim, Sim UK, Sudan Interior Mission
Missionary Society, promoting mission in the UK, sending and receiving short and long term personnel to and from Africa, Asia, South America, Middle East and Europe. Receiving Support funds for the Missionaries and also seeking funding for varied ministries and projects with which they are involved.
Activities & Mission
Missionary Society, promoting mission in the UK, sending and receiving short and long term personnel to and from Africa, Asia, South America, Middle East and Europe. Receiving Support funds for the Missionaries and also seeking funding for varied ministries and projects with which they are involved.
Grants
Sim International (uk) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £4,614,268
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 306). How is this calculated?
Higher than 75% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,627,691 | £4,614,268 | £4,587,921 | £4,955,139 | £2,482,049 | 22 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,461,053 | £4,761,931 | £4,740,007 | £4,786,150 | £2,326,967 | 23 / 207 |
| 2023 | £4,259,984 | £4,576,208 | £4,559,031 | £5,029,590 | £700,550 | 22 / 144 |
| 2022 | £4,416,221 | £4,216,120 | £4,199,286 | £5,287,540 | £2,244,225 | 28 / 6 |
| 2021 | £4,248,822 | £4,033,541 | £4,015,120 | £5,110,454 | £2,950,630 | 25 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Sim International (uk)
What does Sim International (uk) do?
Missionary Society, promoting mission in the UK, sending and receiving short and long term personnel to and from Africa, Asia, South America, Middle East and Europe. Receiving Support funds for the Missionaries and also seeking funding for varied ministries and projects with which they are involved.
How much income did Sim International (uk) report in 2025?
Sim International (uk) reported total income of £4.63m and reported expenditure of £4.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sim International (uk)?
Sim International (uk) has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 306 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sim International (uk) registered as a charity?
Sim International (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 1963 as charity number 219763. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Sim International (uk)?
Sim International (uk) 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 Sim International (uk) operate?
Sim International (uk) operates across 27 areas, including Benin, Bolivia, Botswana and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Sim International (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — Sim International (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 219763.
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Registry Information
Other notable Religion charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Aef
- Africa Evangelical Fellowship
- Africa Evangelical Fellowship (sagm)
- Africa Evangelical Fellowship International
- International Christian Fellowship
- Sim
- Sim UK
- Sudan Interior Mission
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated