Agape Ministries Ltd
Analysis
Agape Ministries Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in April 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00949989). It says it provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Agape Ministries Ltd reported income of £4.9m and spending of £4.8m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3.6m to £4.9m (+37%), an average of +8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Agape Ministries Ltd sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Regents Park, London, and Christchurch, Hants ) (£4.8m), Peace Direct (£6.0m) and Foundation for the Parks and Reserves of Cote D'ivoire (Fprci-Uk) (£4.7m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 88% and investments 1.0%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 1.5%. Reserves of £128k would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 74 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 88%
- Charitable activities 0.2%
- Trading 0.5%
- Investments 1.0%
- Other 11%
In the charity's own words
Presenting the Gospel in word and action on campuses, in the workplace, the community and around the world. Developing products and resources to aid our workers, partners and volunteers.Developing strategic partnerships with churches and other organisations. Global Aid Network to provide Humanitarian Aid and relief wherever needed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Regents Park, London, and Christchurch, Hants ) | London | £4.8m |
| Peace Direct | London | £6.0m |
| Foundation for the Parks and Reserves of Cote D'ivoire (Fprci-Uk) | London | £4.7m |
| The Sons of Divine Providence | Kingston Upon Thames | £6.2m |