Spicma
Also known as: Special Projects in Christian Missionary Areas
SPICMA reaches out to the poorest and most marginalized in the developing world; to be open to the needs of small communities and individuals who neither fulfil the criteria nor have any way of approaching the larger agencies;minimising bureaucracy, and maintaining direct personal links with both recipients and donors; and to minimise administration costs and making use of willing volunteers
Activities & Mission
SPICMA reaches out to the poorest and most marginalized in the developing world; to be open to the needs of small communities and individuals who neither fulfil the criteria nor have any way of approaching the larger agencies;minimising bureaucracy, and maintaining direct personal links with both recipients and donors; and to minimise administration costs and making use of willing volunteers
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 88% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £332,452 | £363,017 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £346,820 | £317,801 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £566,969 | £626,026 | £610,172 | £169,802 | £100,000 | 0 / 5 |
| 2021 | £341,600 | £285,970 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2020 | £307,075 | £555,446 | 0 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Spicma
What does Spicma do?
SPICMA reaches out to the poorest and most marginalized in the developing world; to be open to the needs of small communities and individuals who neither fulfil the criteria nor have any way of approaching the larger agencies;minimising bureaucracy, and maintaining direct personal links with both recipients and donors; and to minimise administration costs and making use of willing volunteers
How much income did Spicma report in 2024?
Spicma reported total income of £332k and reported expenditure of £363k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spicma?
Spicma has a program ratio of 107.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 88% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spicma registered as a charity?
Spicma was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1976 as charity number 270794. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Spicma?
Spicma is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER PAGE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spicma operate?
Spicma operates across 12 areas, including Cameroon, Congo (Democratic Republic), Ghana and 9 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Spicma a registered charity?
Yes — Spicma is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270794.
Details
PO BOX 299
Cirencester
Gloucester
GL7 9FP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Special Projects in Christian Missionary Areas
- Spicma
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated