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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.

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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.

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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.

Show all 36 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,121,139
Latest Expenditure
£2,209,797

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 102.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £800,725
Charitable Activities £777,471
Other Trading £515,156
Investments £27,182
Other Income £605

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,183,158
Raising Funds £26,639
Governance £65,270
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,121,139
£2,209,797£2,183,158£5,495,221£5,257,42771 / 150
2024
£2,522,309
£2,652,268£2,183,676£5,583,879£5,415,12182 / 160
2023
£5,483,697
£3,445,316£2,836,612£5,751,838£1,639,98398 / 160
2022
£3,655,161
£3,217,388£3,075,018£3,776,371£0117 / 300
2021
£2,602,516
£2,534,966£2,087,725£3,400,657£287,234121 / 390

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2025?

The Christian Trust reported total income of £2.12m and reported expenditure of £2.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 September 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1041237
Charity Number
1041237

Trustees

Matthew Joseph Moore Chair
Hermanus Redelinghuys
Kenton Bandy
Paul Anthony Ryan
Robert William Steel

Also Known As

  • Ellel Ministries

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