The South American Mission Society

Also known as: South American Missionary Society, Sams, Sams (gb)

Evangelistic mission through: People in Mission,supporting people in cross-cultural mission. Mission Grants,support for key projects and ministries. Leadership Formation,Investing in Christian leaders of the future.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Country

Argentina Brazil Chile Ecuador Guatemala Honduras Paraguay Peru

Financial Information

Latest Income

£621,669

Latest Expenditure

£870,150

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 140.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). 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 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% 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 £54,593

Charitable Activities £448,252

Other Trading £0

Investments £20,845

Other Income £97,979

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £870,150

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,400

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£621,669	£870,150	£870,150	£1,170,554	£1,095,233	22 / 0
2024	£1,758,379	£866,275	£866,275	£1,419,035	£1,352,049	25 / 12
2023	£623,951	£753,758	£753,758	£526,931	£470,107	23 / 12
2022	£739,874	£570,785	£570,785	-£409,752	£550,296	25 / 12
2021	£759,491	£617,489	£617,489	-£835,841	£559,497	29 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The South American Mission Society

What does The South American Mission Society do?

How much income did The South American Mission Society report in 2025?

The South American Mission Society reported total income of £622k and reported expenditure of £870k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The South American Mission Society?

The South American Mission Society has a program ratio of 140.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The South American Mission Society registered as a charity?

The South American Mission Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1963 as charity number 221328. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The South American Mission Society?

The South American Mission Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Jeremy Michael Moodey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The South American Mission Society operate?

The South American Mission Society operates across 8 areas, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The South American Mission Society a registered charity?

Yes — The South American Mission Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221328.