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
Grants
Spicma is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £361,309
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 136). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% 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
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Financial Trend
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 these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Alum Rock Hall Trust (organisation 226084)
- Asset transfer in in 2020 — Miss Jeanne Bisgood's Charitable Trust (organisation 208714)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £970,757 | £386,480 | £372,726 | £752,533 | £100,000 | 0 / 3 |
| 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 |
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 2025?
Spicma reported total income of £971k and reported expenditure of £386k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spicma?
Spicma has a program ratio of 38.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 136 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.
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Other notable Charity and VCS support charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Special Projects in Christian Missionary Areas
- Spicma
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated