UK Mennonite Ministries
Analysis
UK Mennonite Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shropshire. It was registered in July 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, accommodation/housing and religious activities, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07613549). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, UK Mennonite Ministries reported income of £122k and spending of £179k, spending 147% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income fell from £230k to £122k (-47%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income dropped by 35%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, UK Mennonite Ministries sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wilson's Mariners' Homes (£122k), Ashtead United Charity (£122k) and Siward James and Arkwright Trust Charity (£121k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Planting a church & part time school. Directing literature distribution through Shepherd Hills Christian Books. Establishing Shepherd Hills Furniture Ltd for support of workers. Organizing an annual Bible conference & revival week. Maintaining a network of like-minded families through visiting, hospitality & example. Mentoring & teaching those who desire to help or to become part of the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson's Mariners' Homes | Scarborough | £122k |
| Ashtead United Charity | Surrey | £122k |
| Siward James and Arkwright Trust Charity | Hereford | £121k |
| Chandos & Dent's Almshouses | Cheltenham | £123k |