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

£1,549,380

Latest Expenditure

£1,577,872

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 74% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 61% 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 £777,815

Charitable Activities £663,845

Other Trading £59,191

Investments £338

Other Income £48,191

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,577,872

Raising Funds £0

Governance £16,067

Grants to Institutions £102,952

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£1,320,753	£1,358,331	£1,358,331	£1,758,953	£0	20 / 15

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 2024?

Union Foundation reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Union Foundation?

Union Foundation has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 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.