Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Messengers is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.
The Messengers (number 1185611) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Messengers do?
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Messengers
Answers The Messengers gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Messengers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Messengers's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Bangladesh · Cambodia · Laos · Burma · Thailand · Vietnam · China · Sri Lanka
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Messengers registered for?
Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Messengers yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Messengers.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Messengers as a registered charity (number 1185611) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Messengers's charity number?
The Messengers's charity number is 1185611. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1185611?
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What does The Messengers do?
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.
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How can I donate to The Messengers?
The Messengers's website listed in our register data is http://www.themessengers.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Messengers?
The register records The Messengers as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Messengers's trustees paid?
The Messengers's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Messengers registered as a charity?
The Messengers was entered on the register on 3 October 2019.