Union Foundation

Also known as: The Evangelical Theological College (wales) Ltd, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Ltd, Etcw, Union, Union School of Theology

Training people for the Christian Ministry

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Activities & Mission

Training people for the Christian 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.

Local Authority

Bridgend

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,600,605

Latest Expenditure

£1,757,283

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £769,941

Charitable Activities £737,150

Other Trading £89,664

Investments £138

Other Income £3,712

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,710,289

Raising Funds £46,994

Governance £6,720

Grants to Institutions £139,418

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,600,605	£1,757,283	£1,710,289	£1,390,919	£0	28 / 8
2024	£1,549,380	£1,577,872	£1,577,872	£1,547,597	£0	23 / 10
2023	£1,489,211	£1,607,251	£1,607,251	£1,576,089	£0	22 / 10
2022	£1,477,333	£1,616,164	£1,616,164	£1,694,129	£0	22 / 10
2021	£1,411,997	£1,337,990	£1,325,118	£1,832,960	£0	20 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Union Foundation

What does Union Foundation do?

Training people for the Christian Ministry

How much income did Union Foundation report in 2025?

Union Foundation reported total income of £1.60m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Union Foundation?

Union Foundation has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Union Foundation registered as a charity?

Union Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1986 as charity number 517324. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Union Foundation?

Union Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Sam Ko. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Union Foundation operate?

Union Foundation operates in Bridgend, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Union Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Union Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517324.