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The Messengers

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1185611
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 7, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Oct. 3, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
17 Roman Paddock
Harrold
Bedford
MK43 7FR

Activities

The Messengers provided support and encouragement to Christians in countries where they are restricted or persecuted in practicing their faith, with particular emphasis given to the needs of the tribal or minority groups. Financial funding has been provided for Myanmar/English bibles, the Hope of Children School in Dhaka, Rohingya refugees, flood victims and those affected by Covid.

Objects: 3.1. The Purposes Of The CIO Are:3.1.1. The Advancement Of The Christian Faith In Accordance With The Basis Of Faith; And3.1.2. The Prevention And Relief Of Need, Hardship And Sicknessin Particular Amongst Tribal Or Minority Groups.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Accommodation/housing, Religious Activities
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Geography

Country
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 Jan. 7, 2026On time £47,580 £54,303
March 31, 2024 Nov. 23, 2024On time £37,789 £39,774
March 31, 2023 Oct. 6, 2023On time £43,111 £49,426
March 31, 2022 Jan. 10, 2023On time £65,923 £72,827
March 31, 2021 Jan. 24, 2022On time £46,654 £49,072

Trustees

Name Appointed
Dr Jonathan Philip Walter (Chair) Jan. 15, 2020
John Charles Ibbett Jan. 15, 2020
Nicola Margaret Walter Jan. 15, 2020
Philip Walter Jan. 15, 2020
Ruth Walter Jan. 15, 2020
Yolanda Alexandra Ibbett Jan. 15, 2020