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Tools With A Mission

Also known as: Twam

We provide humanitarian aid to the poor and disadvantaged potentially worldwide but currently to various sub-Saharan African countries. Although we help anyone in need irrespective of tribe, ethnic background, gender or religion, our objective is to bring glory to the name of Jesus Christ and to give practical effect to the Christian principles which underpin our ministry.

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Activities & Mission

We provide humanitarian aid to the poor and disadvantaged potentially worldwide but currently to various sub-Saharan African countries. Although we help anyone in need irrespective of tribe, ethnic background, gender or religion, our objective is to bring glory to the name of Jesus Christ and to give practical effect to the Christian principles which underpin our ministry.

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 7 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£765,265
Latest Expenditure
£790,663

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 36% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Economic and community development 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 £454,985
Charitable Activities £153,089
Other Trading £147,872
Investments £9,319
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £755,775
Raising Funds £34,888
Governance £11,255
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£765,265
£790,663£755,775£808,242£100,0008 / 550
2023
£719,889
£816,938£773,953£816,343£816,3438 / 400
2022
£703,217
£595,581£556,416£910,628£745,9608 / 400
2021
£653,218
£472,828£442,657£811,741£679,0857 / 400
2020
£606,841
£511,575£471,947£621,236£556,1716 / 400

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Tools With A Mission

What does Tools With A Mission do?

We provide humanitarian aid to the poor and disadvantaged potentially worldwide but currently to various sub-Saharan African countries. Although we help anyone in need irrespective of tribe, ethnic background, gender or religion, our objective is to bring glory to the name of Jesus Christ and to give practical effect to the Christian principles which underpin our ministry.

How much income did Tools With A Mission report in 2024?

Tools With A Mission reported total income of £765k and reported expenditure of £791k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Tools With A Mission?

Tools With A Mission has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Tools With A Mission registered as a charity?

Tools With A Mission was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2004 as charity number 1104903. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Tools With A Mission?

Tools With A Mission is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Tools With A Mission operate?

Tools With A Mission operates across 7 areas, including Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Tools With A Mission a registered charity?

Yes — Tools With A Mission is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1104903.

Details

Address
Tools With A Mission
2 Bailey Close
Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate
Ipswich
IP2 0UD
Website
twam.uk
Registration Date
14 July 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957042
Charity Number
1104903

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Trustees

David Neville Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Heather Potts Mrs
Keith John Holburn
Also governs 1 other charity
Pauline Anne Parker

Also Known As

  • Twam

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