The Edge Ministries

Also known as: Good News Crusade, Edge Ministries

Edge Ministries exists to promote the Christian faith, and to preach the Gospel by starting Edge Centres and church communities in forgotten and deprived areas primarily across the UK. (Edge Ministries was formerly known as Good News Crusade).

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£317,737

Latest Expenditure

£355,714

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 17.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 365). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £329,795

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £26,842

Investments £0

Other Income £1,575,344

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £342,072

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

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.

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 this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — New Tupton Christian Trust (organisation 3944415)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£317,737	£355,714				0 / 69
2024	£1,931,981	£342,072	£342,072	£1,864,053	£20,883	3 / 45
2023	£274,640	£257,632				0 / 35
2022	£190,967	£200,815				0 / 35
2021	£146,830	£143,074				0 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Edge Ministries

What does The Edge Ministries do?

How much income did The Edge Ministries report in 2025?

The Edge Ministries reported total income of £318k and reported expenditure of £356k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Edge Ministries?

The Edge Ministries has a program ratio of 17.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 365 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Edge Ministries registered as a charity?

The Edge Ministries was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1965 as charity number 225483. It has been registered for 61 years.

Who runs The Edge Ministries?

The Edge Ministries is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Edge Ministries operate?

The Edge Ministries operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Edge Ministries a registered charity?

Yes — The Edge Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225483.