2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date 01 April 2024 To Period end date 31 March 2025

Charity name: New Growth Ministries Trust

Charity registration number: 1022962

Objectives and Activities

	Ref. Charities SORP FRS 102
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object of the Trust is the advancement of the Christian religion in Britain and elsewhere.

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The main work of the Trust during the past year, as in recent years, is to provide a stable, supportive and Christian environment for disadvantaged, often orphaned or abandoned, boys in Zimbabwe. To enable this, grants are made in support of the work of a Zimbabwean charitable trust, New Growth Ministries Zimbabwe (NGMZ), Zimbabwe PVO 03/96, using funds donated by individuals, churches and occasionally by other charitable and non-charitable bodies. The grants form the primary source of funding for NGMZ’s boys’ orphanage. The funding provides for housing, food, clothing, education, medical needs and job training for up to 23 boys in the home as well as supporting the necessary staff and infrastructure, and funding tertiary education for one of the boys who has been accepted at university. In this reporting year, three specific projects were addressed in addition to the normal running of the orphanage: • The provision of extra lessons to help the boys achieve their potential at school. • Financing the drilling of a borehole to establish a more reliable water supply.

		• Supporting a new ministry to local Zimbabwean schools, which involves preaching the Gospel and providing support for children affected by drugs and under-age sex.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees confirm that they comply with the duty under the Charities Act 2006 as amended by the Charities Act 2011, by having due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Grants are made monthly in the usual course of events, following submission of requests from New Growth Ministries (Zimbabwe), to cover past and anticipated future expenditure.
Policy on social investment including program-related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	The sole volunteer for the Trust is the Independent Examiner of the Annual Accounts.
Other

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Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	During the financial year ended 31 March 2025 the Trust made grants in support of New Growth Ministries Zimbabwe (NGMZ) of almost £67,000. Some of the income is given for designated areas of work whilst non-designated gifts are used for general running expenses and to supplement designated gifts should the need arise. most of the income granted is used to support the orphanage, the children, and the 17 orphanage and farm staff and their families. The farm provides some of the food needed for the orphanage, raises some income and helps the boys learn about farming. The work of NGMZ is highly regarded in Zimbabwe and relationships with the local Social Welfare offices, schools and medical facilities are well established. The Trustees of New Growth Ministries (Zimbabwe) have produced monthly reports which are seen by New Growth Ministries Trust. During the reporting period: • Up to 21 boys have been accommodated in the orphanage ranging in age from a few weeks to 18 years (at 18 years, boys leave the orphanage to seek work, some being retained by New Growth Ministries Zimbabwe for training in building and general maintenance tasks). • The orphanage is also used by Social Services as a place of safety for children. Two boys were reunited with their parents during the reporting period whilst a third was brought to the orphanage after having been left alone unsupported. • Just over half of the boys attend the local primary school and the remainder attend the local secondary school. All fees, uniforms and equipment are provided by NGMZ and the three teachers engaged to provide extra lessons are helping to improve the boys’ grades. Two boys passed their O Levels with sufficient grades to qualify for High School, which they joined in January.

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•	NGMZ has provided sponsorship and
	support for boys who go on to further
	study, including in law, medicine and
	accountancy. They currently support
	one of the boys to study social work at
	university.
•	Zimbabwe suffered from a severe
	drought this year, with accompanying
	food shortages. With funding from
	NGMT the ministry was able to
	purchase enough maize to provide for
	the orphanage.
•	There is considerable interest in the
	work of the orphanage from external
	organisations who visit from time to
	time.
•	The Schools Ministry began, after
	training of participating pastors, in
	August. They have worked in over six
	schools, contacting thousands of
	children.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	Grants are made by the Trust to meet beneficiaries’ needs, but in accordance with income received. From time-to-time additional needs are made known to supporters, and funds are distributed in response to such needs. This has enabled the orphanage to continue operating and take on additional children in need at the request of local social services. A key objective this period was the provision of extra educational support, which has resulted in the hire of three after- school teachers. The work to improve the water supply led to the deepening of one borehole, a groundwater survey and the drilling of a new hole. With the country in drought, neither hole was successful and a new approach was begun, to increase the ministry’s storage capacity and drip feed it from the one functioning borehole. The Schools Ministry has enabled the training of 12 local pastors and funded their visits to over six schools where they took thousand-strong assemblies and led small groups on drugs and sex issues.

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Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	The costs of running the orphanage, schooling and the Schools Ministry are part-supported by regular giving. The balance was made up by residual funds from the earlier education appeal, several bequests and one-off donations. A special appeal was held, “Project Borehole” to raise funds for improving the water supply at NGMZ. A schools partnership was formed and a barn dance was held. The funds raised were sufficient to meet both the original objectives and the further work needed to explore further avenues to access water.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Some £8,400 was held in a Lloyds investment account, whose purpose is to help support retired mission staff. The interest gained barely caters for inflation.
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The income for the Trust was £72,369, notably higher than that of the previous reporting period, particularly thanks to the borehole appeal which raised £15,000. The Trust is in credit, with a balance of £41,062 at the end of the reporting period. Of that sum, £6,270 is reserved as a retirement fund for Hilary Mackenzie MBE, co-founder of New Growth Ministries Zimbabwe, and £9,091 which is reserved from a bequest dedicated to funding events to support the Trust.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Trust operates on the principle that monies donated should be used for the support of the agreed beneficiaries. Monies donated to restricted objectives could be considered reserves, but of a restricted nature.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£15,361 are held for the retirement fund and the events fund.
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	There are no paid staff or ongoing UK expenses that would have to be met if income drops. Also, the level of income is inadequate to build up and maintain a reserve large enough to materially defer cessation of support to the orphanage.

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Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	The Trust has no funds in deficit.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Generally, funds are provided by individual donors and churches. Trustees of NGM, and representatives of NGMZ if visiting the UK, pay visits to donor churches to raise awareness of the work and to promote special appeals. • Twenty six donors used Gift Aid. • Occasional events are held, this year a barn dance, and a partnership with a local school was entered in to.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The residual pension fund for the Mackenzies is stored in a deposit account in order for interest to counteract some of the effects of inflation.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	The principal risks are: • Unwarranted action by governmental or non-governmental forces in Zimbabwe leading to loss of the orphanage and farm. • Incapacity or illness of New Growth Ministries Zimbabwe staff or directors, leading to inability to further the objectives of the Trust. • Loss of income due to reduction in support base or reduction of giving due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Trust Deed dd. 16 June 1993.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Trust

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Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	The trustees have power by 2/3 majority to appoint trustees at their discretion. An agreed statement covering policy and practice for adopting new trustees is available from the secretary as is a due diligence proforma for assessing candidates.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	New trustees are brought in as and when required and to fill gaps in expertise or replace retiring/moving incumbents. Expectations placed upon trustees, and guidelines for recruitment, are captured in the Trust’s Policy Document. Profile documents have been created for specific roles such as Treasurer or Secretary, itemising the tasks and activities to be expected.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Trust is administered by the board of trustees who make all decisions on the basis of a 2/3 majority, with the Chairperson having a casting vote. There are no staff or employees. The trust operates within the confines of the Trust Deed and is presently primarily concerned with the support of New Growth Ministries (Zimbabwe) set up by Rob Mackenzie MBE and Hilary Mackenzie MBE, now retired but acting as ambassadors for the trust. Support is by way of providing grants for the work of NGMZ, and NGMZ trustees are frequently invited to attend NGMT trustee meetings by video link. There is also regular email, and phone communication between NGMT and NGMZ officers. Trustees regularly communicate electronically and meet at least three times a year to review the work of the trust and to undertake forward planning.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Hilary Mackenzie MBE is the sister of Caroline Winterburn, trustee. Hilary and her husband Rob Mackenzie MBE are known personally to all the Trustees.
Other

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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	New Growth Ministries Trust
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1022962
Charity’s principal address	Neaves Cottage Stone Pit Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9QU

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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	John Marshall	Chair
	Sarah Marshall	Secretary
	Caroline Winterburn	Trustee
	Luigi Marucchi	Trustee
	Callum Whitehall	Treasurer

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the NA assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets NA from the charity’s own assets

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Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Independent Examiner	Roger Bellamy ACII	1 Beechwood, Millglade, Small Dole, BN5 9YS
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from Disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) John Marshall Caroline Winterburn Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair Trustee Chair, etc) Date nn January 2026 nn January 2026

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New Growth Ministries Trust, Charity No. 1022962

Income and Expenditure Accounts for the period April 1st 2024 - March 31st 2025

Notes 1 2 1 1	Income Donations Gift Aid Tax Refund H&R Pension interest	Restricted Open	Restricted Open	Total	2023-2024
		H&R Pension	Ministry
		£67,857.26 £4,437.00 £74.65		£67,857.26 £4,437.00 £74.65	£51,770.57 £3,140.58 £96.33
	Total income £74.65 £72,294.26 Expenditure Transfers for overseas beneficiaries £66,478.36 Fundraising Expenditure £1,003.20 Robpension withdrawal £2,219.77			£72,368.91	£55,007.48
	Total Expenditure £2,219.77 £67,481.56 Surplus (Deficit) for the year -£2,145.12 £4,812.70 Balance b/f from 2023 - 2024 £8,415.51 £29,978.70			£69,701.33 £2,667.58 £38,394.21	£45,585.40 £9,422.08 £28,972.13
	Total Funds at 31st March 2024 £6,270.39 £34,791.40 Represented by: Lloyds Charity Cash Account Lloyds Savings Account (H&R Pension)			£41,061.79 £34,791.40 £6,270.39	£38,394.21 £29,978.70 £8,415.51

Notes

1 H&R - Hilary and Rob Mackenzie pension fund

2 Gift Aid Claim for April 2023 - March 2024

NGMT Financial Report 2024-2025

In this financial year £72,294 was donated for NGMT work. Average income was ~£6024 pcm, average expenditure ~£5,623 pcm. Total expenditure was £67,482 resulting in an annual surplus of £4,813 for the year. Combined with existing funds carried over from 2023-24 the NGMT account at the end of the year amounted to £34,791. However, it should be noted that these figures incorporate months of particularly high income and expenditure due to specific donation drives and projects that have taken place over the course of this year, they are therefore not representative of the regular monthly income and expenditure of NGMT.

Regular expenditure this year has been broadly comparable to last year, although still increased from the years before that (circa £4,500 pcm). This is due to the continued turbulent economic conditions in Zimbabwe. Giving (income) this year has been comparable to previous years (circa £2,000 pcm) and a significantly additional quantity was received in this period for funding specific projects and ongoing fundraising activities.

Twenty-seven of this year’s donors are registered for Gift Aid, which is broadly similar to the previous year. Gift Aid this year was claimed on donations received during the 2023-24 period and amounted to £4,437 of the income during this period.

The overall trend in regular giving over the past few years has been encouragingly upwards, however it is yet to meet the levels of regular expenditure and it remains that the continuing functioning of the Ministry is enabled by the occasional on-off gift and not on regular sustained monthly income. There is a clear need to expand the number of regular donors in order to give the continuation of the Ministry a solid foundation.

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2024-25 Income vs Expenditure £16,0(X) £14,0(X) £12,OQK) £io,octJ £8,Ct)o £6,Ct)o £4,CDO £2,(￿0 £0 Incixne w Expenditure Callum Whitehall, Treasurer January 2026

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of New Growth Ministries Trust On accounts forthe yoar ended 314t March 2025 Charlty no Ilf any) 1022962 Sot out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accourrts of the above chaiity (Ihe Trusv) for the year ended 31103 12026. Rosponslbllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are respongible for the preparation bas15 of report of the a￿untS in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe Acr). I report in respect of my examinalion of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b} of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ') in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with 88ction 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examiner's ststemont I have no concems and have come acro88 no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in order to enabla a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. 'Ple delete the wortls in the brackets rf they do not apply. Slgnod: Name: Roger Bellamy Relevant profosslonal qualmcatlon(s) or Ixxly Ilf any): Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute Addross: 1 Beech W¢xKI, Small Dole West Sussex BN5 9YS Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiner3). IER December 2025