The Christian Trust
Also known as: Ellel Ministries
To offer personal prayer ministry to those in need and to provide Christian training through conferences, short courses, longer training programmes, on-line training and through the production and distribution of books, E-books, CDs, DVDs and recordings in MP3 format.
Activities & Mission
To offer personal prayer ministry to those in need and to provide Christian training through conferences, short courses, longer training programmes, on-line training and through the production and distribution of books, E-books, CDs, DVDs and recordings in MP3 format.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,522,309 | £2,652,268 | £2,183,676 | £5,583,879 | £5,415,121 | 82 / 160 |
| 2023 | £5,483,697 | £3,445,316 | £2,836,612 | £5,751,838 | £1,639,983 | 98 / 160 |
| 2022 | £3,655,161 | £3,217,388 | £3,075,018 | £3,776,371 | £0 | 117 / 300 |
| 2021 | £2,602,516 | £2,534,966 | £2,087,725 | £3,400,657 | £287,234 | 121 / 390 |
| 2020 | £2,636,720 | £2,301,394 | £1,842,653 | £3,368,903 | £0 | 129 / 390 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Christian Trust
What does The Christian Trust do?
To offer personal prayer ministry to those in need and to provide Christian training through conferences, short courses, longer training programmes, on-line training and through the production and distribution of books, E-books, CDs, DVDs and recordings in MP3 format.
How much income did The Christian Trust report in 2024?
The Christian Trust reported total income of £2.52m and reported expenditure of £2.65m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Christian Trust?
The Christian Trust has a program ratio of 86.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Christian Trust registered as a charity?
The Christian Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1994 as charity number 1041237. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs The Christian Trust?
The Christian Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Joseph Moore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Christian Trust operate?
The Christian Trust operates across 36 areas, including Australia, Belarus, Bulgaria and 33 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Christian Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Christian Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041237.
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ELLEL GRANGE
BAY HORSE
LANCASTER
LA2 0HN
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