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Leave a gift in your Will

Leave a gift in your Will

As a WorldShare supporter, you are already helping to empower local Christian partners overseas as they share God’s love in practical ways, transforming lives and bringing hope. But did you know that by leaving a gift to WorldShare in your Will, you can continue this support beyond your lifetime, making a difference to the poor, vulnerable and marginalised for future generations?

Over the years, gifts in Wills from WorldShare supporters have truly been answers to prayer, often arriving at a time of unexpected need by one of our ministry partners. So just imagine. A gift in your Will could be an answer to prayer in years to come and provide future good news stories of lives transformed. Isn’t that amazing?

Delivery of anaesthetic machines to DR Congo

Pottery wheels & kilns for art therapy in Moldova

Setting up of a new education scheme in India

We realise that it’s often family that’s most important to you, so please make provision for your loved ones first. Then, if you’re able, please would you consider leaving a gift to WorldShare - a gift of as little as 1% of your estate can make a significant difference to those we serve all around the world.

Make a Will free of charge

If you are ready to leave a gift in your Will to WorldShare, and you don’t yet have a Will or want to update an existing one, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a WorldShare supporter. We have teamed up with a company called FreeWills to provide you, our supporters, with the opportunity to make a Will free of charge. There is no obligation to leave a gift to WorldShare or any other charity, just click here or on the image below to get started.

We know that making a Will online may not be for everyone, particularly those with complex estates. If you need advice, you might want to consult your solicitor.

The Will writing service from FreeWills is free of charge provided there are no complicated elements involved like power of attorney or property overseas and every Will is fully and legally checked by a panel of qualified Will writing solicitors. After the Will is complete, there is just a nominal fee to pay if you want to receive a printed copy or store it with the probate service.

Thank you for already partnering with us to see lives transformed in Jesus’ name!

And, if you do decide to leave WorldShare a gift in your Will, no matter how big or small, please be assured that it will be used to support WorldShare’s ministry partners as they share the Gospel, transform lives and bring hope.

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Health

Health

Facilitating access to healthcare for impoverished communities

We believe everyone should have access to healthcare. Our ministry partners provide health services to those who otherwise would not have access to them.

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The following ministry partners are situated in the heart of their communities, bringing physical and spiritual healing to those suffering:

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Give a Gift and Transform Lives

Donate today to enable our ministry partners to provide health services to those who otherwise would not have access to them. Why not make it a regular gift? This will help us to show God’s love in practical ways to those in need, both now and long into the future.

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Relief

Relief

Providing humanitarian assistance and urgent aid when emergencies arise

We believe that everyone has a right to be supported in their time of greatest need. Our ministry partners provide immediate humanitarian aid to all in their communities, both in the critical initial and subsequent phases of natural or man-made disasters.

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The following ministry partners are working on the ground to bring compassionate emergency relief in times of turmoil:

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Donate today to enable our ministry partners to support people when crises arise, bringing the hope of the Gospel and practical help to those most in need. Why not make it a regular gift? This will help us be able to respond to future emergencies quickly and effectively.

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Evangelism

Evangelism

Sharing the Gospel to bring hope and transform lives

We believe that all people of the world need to hear how much God loves them in relevant ways. Our ministry partners are sharing the Gospel, planting churches and training evangelists and future leaders, enabling the Good News to be proclaimed far and wide.

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Our ministry partners are based at a local level and work on the ground in their communities.

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Donate today to enable our ministry partners to share the Good News, plant churches and train leaders. Why not make it a regular gift? This will help us to support Gospel centred ministry spread throughout the world, long into the future.

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Community

Community

Developing communities through sustainable development

We believe in empowering communities through development and micro-enterprise to become self-sustainable. Our ministry partners are actively engaged in bringing about positive change in Jesus’ name.

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The following ministry partners are based at a local level and work with communities to encourage holistic development:

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Donate today to enable our ministry partners to empower their communities to become self-sustainable and thrive. Why not make it a regular gift? This will help us to bring about positive change in Jesus’ name for years to come.

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Education

Education

Supporting the provision of education

We believe that education is key to breaking the misery of the poverty cycle. Some of our ministry partners provide pre-school, primary and secondary education to vulnerable children. Others provide educational support such as tutoring, uniforms and school supplies.

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The following ministry partners work on the ground in their communities, bringing hope for the future through learning opportunities:

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Donate today to enable our ministry partners to provide high quality educational support to vulnerable children. Why not make it a regular gift? This will help us to fund education long into the future and make a bigger impact.

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Tackling Injustice

Tackling Injustice

Combatting modern-day slavery, human trafficking and exploitation

We believe in protecting those who are the most vulnerable to exploitation. Our ministry partners are at the forefront of serving the victims of such abuse.

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The following ministry partners stand alongside their communities, tackling injustice and bringing freedom in Jesus’ name:

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Donate today to enable our ministry partners to tackle injustice and bring freedom & hope to those suffering. Why not make it a regular gift? This will help us to provide support in the long term and make a bigger impact.

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Our Finances

Our Finances

  • WorldShare values the highest standards of integrity, openness and transparency before God. We are grateful for the generous support of our committed donors and steward our income with care and wisdom.
  • WorldShare adheres to the Code of Fundraising Practice. We always seek to use financial gifts as instructed, however donations may be used elsewhere should the initial need be satisfied and/or the Trustees consider the gift could be utilised more appropriately to achieve the charity’s objectives.
  • As a small charity, WorldShare endeavours to keep operational costs to a minimum whilst ensuring that we undertake all of our fundraising and global responsibilities at the highest level. WorldShare therefore uses a proportion of all donations to enable us to continue to do this.

Our Annual Report 2024

In 2024, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to continue to support our ministry partners’ projects around the world - sharing the Gospel, bringing hope and transforming lives. 

  • Our total income for the year was £522,000, made up of donations received from a mixture of individual donors, churches, grant making trusts and corporate bodies.
  • Funds expended on charitable purposes were £422,000 (81%) of total income. Monetary grant payments sent to our ministry partners were £207,000. 

To see examples of God’s faithfulness in action in 2024, as well as our annual accounts in full, download our Annual Report 2024 using the button below.

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    “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” (1 Corinthians 3:6)

    Supporting WorldShare in 2025

    There are a multitude of ways to help support the work of WorldShare and its ministry partners around the world. Whether you are able to support in prayer or financially, organise a fundraising event or help build a partnership with your church, we are extremely grateful for whatever part you play.

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    Our Team

    Meet Our Team

    WorldShare is blessed with a team of skilled individuals, working together to fulfil God’s mission.

    Our Staff

    Andrew Yelland

    Chief Executive

    Andrew joined WorldShare in 2022 having spent the previous 18 years as the Senior Pastor of a church in Bristol. In 2021 God directed Andrew to step down from pastoral ministry as there was another task that he wanted him to do. It has since been made very clear that this was to lead WorldShare into a new chapter of ministry. He is married to Teresa and his hobbies include motorcycling and skiing.

    • Clare Hill

      Operations Manager

      Clare began her career at WorldShare right after completing her secretarial and business studies in college, joining the organisation at the age of 18. As the longest-serving staff member, she has gained extensive experience across various areas of the organisation. Currently, she holds the position of Operations Manager. Clare is married with two adult children and invests a lot of time to her family life.

    • Vanessa Riley

      Fundraising Manager

      Vanessa has worked in the charity sector since 2003, across a range of organisations both Christian and secular. She is passionate about building relationships with supporters and donors that will strengthen WorldShare and its ministry partners to reach the world’s neediest places with the love of Jesus. Vanessa has two teenagers and is an avid ice hockey fan.

    • Burçin Lefevre

      Communications Officer

      Burçin joined Worldshare in 2022, and has a heart for mission, having returned ‘temporarily’ from mission work in the Andean mountains of Peru in 2019. Prior to working in the Andes, he spent four years mobilising young adults for summer mission trips, and is keen to encourage many forms of cross-cultural mission work. Burçin is married to Milixa, they have three daughters and live in Doncaster.

    • Santhosh Thomas

      Finance Officer

      Santhosh joined Worldshare in 2024. He is a Commerce graduate and has been associated with missions almost all of his adult life. He has a heart for sustainable charitable projects, enjoys travelling and experimenting with local cuisine. Santhosh is married to Greeshma, they have two daughters and live in Scunthorpe.

    Our Board of Trustees

    Neil Brighton

    Chair of Trustees

    Neil is a Baptist minister with an interest in global mission. Following pastorates in Keyworth and Poynton, he spent time in the Peruvian Amazon training church and community leaders. Returning to the UK, he was the UK team leader for an evangelical mission agency. He is currently completing an MA in Theology and Global Mission. He is married to Lori, an accountant, and they have two young adult children.

    • Lynn Davis

      With more than 20 years experience in a church leadership role alongside a career in the higher education sector, Lynn has a heart for mission. She has taken a key role in church mission trips across countries such as Cuba, Romania and Ghana, plus a 5 year partnership with a mission team in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lynn is married to Gilbert, they have two grown up children and live in Bristol. Her interests include running, walking and motorhome travel around the UK and beyond.

    • Zoe Dean

      Zoe’s heart is to see God’s love outworked through empowering people to build better lives for themselves and their community. This has led her to work with several charities and mission organisations in the Philippines and Kenya. She has recently completed a Masters in Conflict, Security and Development and is now working as a data analyst. Zoe is an active church member, having given her life to Christ at 14 years old. She also enjoys the outdoors and takes every opportunity to introduce others to God via the medium of outdoor activities and sports.

    • Mussarat Iqbal

      Mussarat was born in Pakistan and has lived in the UK for over 30 years. She is a nurse by profession but also very involved in leading a rapidly growing Urdu speaking Anglican congregation in Doncaster. She is passionate about equality for girls and heads up another charity that provides opportunities for females in her birth country.

    • Adele Pilkington

      Adele is a medical doctor who has worked across the UK, including in mission and humanitarian aid organisations. She also has more than 20 years of experience in medical education and has an interest in medical ethics. She is a volunteer for a drugs education charity, pro-life, anti-trafficking, and local asylum seeker support groups. Her part-time theology studies reflected mission interest, mental health and Christian identity. In her spare time, she loves exploring the beauty of God’s creation.

    • Peter Summerside

      Peter worked for Worldshare from 1988 to 1994. Most of his career has been in construction project management and he currently works for Arcadis, an international property and construction consultancy. He is a Chartered Builder and Chartered Company Secretary. He has been involved in various capacities for several charitable organisations, specialising in regeneration, mission and homelessness. Peter is based in Northamptonshire, is married to Cathy and has two grown up children.

    • Daniel Ukiomogbe

      Daniel is a consultant solicitor and family mediator. He qualified in Nigeria as a barrister and solicitor, then requalified as a solicitor when he came to the UK. Daniel gave his life to Christ as a teenager and has been involved in rural evangelism and church planting in Nigeria. He is a men’s group leader in Kensington Temple London where he worships. Daniel is responsible for encouraging men to grow into maturity and become effective witnesses for Christ. Daniel is married to Elizabeth.

    Our Network

    • Worldshare Australia

    • Partners International Canada

    • Partners International USA

    • CNEC Singapore

    Our Social Media

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    Our Values

    Our Values

    We are Christ-centred, holistic, relational and prayerful. We want all our activities to be of the highest quality. Accordingly, we are constantly open to learn.

    • Respect

      We value all people as created in God’s image and loved by him. We value social and spiritual transformation because we believe that each person is a whole being.

    • Enabling

      We value the spiritual wellbeing of our ministry partners and seek to enrich their quality of life and build their capacity for God’s service.

    • Accountability

      We value the highest standards of integrity, openness and transparency before God.

    • Partnership

      We value our fellowship as servants together in the work of God. We value churches and other Christian organisations as positive agents of transformation in their communities and work exclusively through them.

    Our Statement of Faith

    WorldShare is part of the Evangelical Alliance

    We believe in…

    • The Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy; and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
    • One God, eternally existent in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
    • Our Lord Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, His virgin birth, His sinless human life, His divine miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension, His mediatorial work, and His Personal return in power and glory.
    • The Salvation of lost and sinful humanity through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
    • The Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the believer is enabled to live a holy life, to witness and work for the Lord Jesus Christ.
    • The Unity of the Spirit of all true believers, the Church, the Body of Christ.

    • The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Body to live eternally in the New Creation.

    We would love to let you know about how your support is transforming lives by sending you our latest updates and appeals.

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