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The Mission Development Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About The Mission Development Fund

The Mission Development Fund is a education organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2007. Annual revenue: $235.6 million. 100% of spending goes directly to programs.

Founded
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£229.4 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Mission Development Fund is a registered education nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for education charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £236M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Mission Development Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The Mission Development Fund is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Mission Development Fund has £236M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Mission Development Fund is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has £236M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Mission Development Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Mission Development Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. Visit the The Mission Development Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Mission Development Fund is a education organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2007. Annual revenue: $235.6 million. 100% of spending goes directly to programs. The Mission Development Fund is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: The Mission Development Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £236M is well above the peer average of £790K.

The Mission Development Fund is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£100M-£1B
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE MISSION DEVELOPMENT FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Alan Nigel Smith
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Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Canon M••• S•••••
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Carl D•••• H•••••
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Christopher G•••
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Dame S•••• E•••••••• M•••••••
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Dr R••••• M••••••• E•••••••• J•••••
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Joseph D••••••
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Julie M•••• J••••
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Peter L••••••• D••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Connie Gantt Obituary May 9, 2026 - Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory
May 2026
www.ingramfuneralhome.com
Methodist Church Calls for Stronger Government Action in Galamsey Fight - Ghana News Agency
Apr 2025
gna.org.gh
Give freely toward the work of God – Rt. Rev. Andrew Mbeah-Baiden - The Business & Financial Times
Mar 2025
thebftonline.com
The ongoing work of racial healing - Living Lutheran
Mar 2025
www.livinglutheran.org
Form filed
£235.6M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£186.0M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Mildred Blackburn Obituary July 26, 2023 - Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Sep 2023
www.thomaspoteet.com
Form filed
£153.2M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£128.1M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Gordon Bellig Obituary March 29, 2021 - sturmfh.com
Mar 2021
www.sturmfh.com
Form filed
£146.5M revenue
FY2020
CCEW
Jake Epp Returns For Tribute Dinner - SteinbachOnline
Apr 2014
www.steinbachonline.com
Jake Epp To Be Celebrated In Steinbach - SteinbachOnline
Mar 2014
www.steinbachonline.com
Ronnie Lamar Thompson Obituary August 10, 2012 - Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Aug 2012
www.thomaspoteet.com

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Mission Development Fund This page 65 £235.6 million 100%
Caring Together Charity 89 £4.2 million 95%
Dys Space Limited 89 £3.3 million 100%
Trinity Community Centre 89 £814,625 100%
The Open College Network South East Region Limited 89 £2.0 million 100%
Dial West Cheshire 89 £602,857 100%
Riverside Vineyard Christian Fellowship 89 £1.1 million 98%
Malvern St James Limited 89 £15.0 million 95%
Devon Mind 89 £1.2 million 98%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Mission Development Fund

What is The Mission Development Fund?
The Mission Development Fund is a education nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The Mission Development Fund is a education organization in United Kingdom. Founded in 2007. Annual revenue: $235.6 million. 100% of spending goes directly to programs.
When was The Mission Development Fund founded?
The Mission Development Fund was founded in 2007.
Where is The Mission Development Fund located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Mission Development Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £100M-£1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Mission Development Fund trustworthy?
The Mission Development Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to The Mission Development Fund tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.