Gospel for Tribals Social Services Society TIA India Hope Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 30th November 2024 Registered Charity Number 1107428 Contents Page Report of the Trustees 3* Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account) Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Accounts 11-12 Detailed Income and Expenditure Account 13 Gosp81 for Tribals Social S8rvices SoGiety Report of the Trustees Year ended 30th November 2024 Reference and Admlnlstratlve Infonnation Charity Gospel for Tribals Social Services Society Working title India Hope Charity registration No. 1107428 Registèred Charity address Cleeve House Church Street CHEDDAR BS27 3RA Trust88s H Dianne Flowers N L Morgan G Flowers Bankers Na￿est Clevedon Bristol Ulster Bank Newry Co Down BT34 5PT Accountants Bond Accountants 4 Anglesea House 13 Elton Road Clev8don BS217RF Gospel for Tribals Social Services Soclety (Indla Hope) Report of the Trustees Year ended 30th November 2024 (contlnued) structure, Governance and Management Governlng Document The charity was established under a Trust Deed dated December 3, 2004 and registered wlth the Charity Commission on December 29, 2004. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees The Trust Deed states there must be at least three trustees. Trustees are appointed for a period of 5 years and in selecting individuals for appointment the existing trustees must have regard to their skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. The Chartty is also supported by Mrs Thelma McKnight based in Northern Ireland. Risk Management. The twstees have examined the major strategic business and operational risks which the charity faces and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produod so that the necessary stsps can be taken to lessen their risks. Alms and Objectlves for tho Public Benefft The Charity's objectives as set out in the Trust Deed are: the relief of poverty and sickness the preservation and protection of health the advan￿ment of the Christian Religion the support of such other charitable purposes as the trustees may from time to time decide The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. Activities The charity raises funds in the United Kingdom, (Great Brltaln and Northern Ireland) to support the work carried out by Gospel for Tribals Social Services Society (GTSSS) reglstered and operating in India. The activities of the operation in India is to look after over 10,000 orphan and needy children by providing them with a home to live in, food and an education. The charity also looks after 26 leper colonies providing much needed medical assistance and food to the most vulnerable. Villages benefit from having water wells installed to provide clear running water to the village. The charity provides support the provision of vocational tralning with its Technical and Nursing schools and Bible colleges. Pastor Jacob. who runs the charity in India, visits England and Northern Ireland as often as he can. He visits those churches and organisations which are involved in donating financial grfts and sponsoring orphans or lepers. He glves updates on where the money is spent i.e. food, clothing and education for the orphans who are in 26 orphanages. There are several schools and colleges built to support the orphan's education run by qualified teachers and in addition Pastor Jacob has started over 520 village churches. Funds raised has enabled the buildlng of Grace Hospital which provides much needed free care for the most vulnerable alongside being a safe environment for Child birth In the maternity wing of the hospital. Fund raising is on%oing for additional specialist equipment for the hospital. The trustees have infonnation packs which can be given to anyone interested in sponsorlng a Child from £20.00 to £50.00 per month according to how much they can afford. The sponsor is given a photograph and details about the child, name, date of birth, any siblings and which orphanage the child is in. Ever two to three months Pastor Jacob emalls a full ￿port on the activities of the charity i.e. free me(lical camps, new school unffomis bought. water wells bullt, Ice for the lepers given, new bicycles t)ought etc. which Is accornpanied by several photos of the activities taklng place. This email is forwarded to all sponsors with thanks. The charity setup a new outlet in the UK called Daisy Rose wh5ch sells pre-loved clothes and accessories through various channels such as vinted and FB market place. We also rent a small storage unit where people can collect items from and it Is used for the storage of donated items, The runnlng costs of Daisy Rose are Includ8d in Governance costs. Financial Revlew Net income received for the year amounted to £6,642 leaving restricted funds to be carried fO￿ard of £75,213 Reserves The Trustees endeavour to donate all funds raised to India and therefore consider a Specif￿ reserves policy is not required. Plans for Future P?rlod8 It is envisioned that the trustees will contlnue to support the work of Pastor Jacob of GTSSS of Indla for the foreseeable future. ## **Gospel for Tribals Social Services Society (India Hope)** ## **Report of the Trustees** **Year Ended 30[th ] November 2024** ## **Responsibilities of the Trustees** The trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing the accounts the trustees are required to: - Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently. - Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. - State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the account. - Prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Signed on behalf of the Trustees. Name Nancy Morgan Date: 29 **[th ]** September 2025 6 Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Gospel for Tribals Social Service Society (India Hope) On accounts for the year ended 30 November 2024 Charlty no (rf any) 1107428 Pages 1-13 Respective responslbilities The Charivs trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The of trustees and examlner charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charitles Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the examlner's statement Charity Commission. An examlnation includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the a￿ountS presented wlth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees cOn￿rnIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlner's statement In connectlon wtih my examination, no matter has come to my attention. 1. Whl¢h gives me reasonable cause to believe that In, any materlal respect, the requirements. a. To keep accounting records Sn accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act and b, To prepare accounts which account wtth the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met, or 2. To whlch, In my opinion, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date.. 29.09.2025 Name: Ruth Bond Relevanl professional qualifications Address Flat 4 Anglesea House 13 Elton Road Clevedon BS217RF Gospel for Trlbals Soclal Servl¢e8 SoGiety (India Hope) Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltl (Including Income and Expendlture Ac¢ount) Year ended 30th Novfrmber 2024 Restrlcted 2024 2023 Funds Incoming Resour￿8 Incomlng Resources from Generated Funds Voluntary Income Activities for Generating Funds Charity Shop Gfft Aid 427,930 315,557 5,594 22.656 21,160 15,451 HMRC JRS Grant HMRC Covid Community Grant Bank Interest Recelved 12 14 Total Incomlng Resourc88 456 192 Resources Expended Cost of Generatlng Funds Charity Shop Charitable Activitles 4,715 435,825 26,391 322,683 650 Bank Charges Governance Costs 9,010 6,500 356 224 Total Resources Expend Net for the year 6,642 4.042 Total Funds Bought FopNard Total Funds Carried Forward The statement of flnancial actlvltles Includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from contlnuing operations. ## **Gospel for Tribals Social Services Society (India Hope)** ## **Balance Sheet** **Year ended 30[th ] November 2024** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Notes 2024 2023
£ £
Current Assets
Cash at Bank 75,213 68,571
HMRC Gift Aid
Debtors 3 75,213 68,571
Creditors: Amount falling due within one year
Accruals
Total Net Assets 75,213 68,571
Restricted Funds 4 75,213 68,571
Total Funds 75,213 68,571
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The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 29[th ] September 2025 and were signed on their behalf by Nancy Morgan 10 Gospel for Trlbals Soclal Services Society (Indla Hope) Notes to thè Accounts th Yèar endèd 30 November 2024 Accounting Policles Accountlng Convention The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the applicable acLounting standards. In preparing the accounts, the charity follows best practice as set out In the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charlties, issued in March 2005. Fund Accountlng Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. Incoming Resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of tlnancial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quanttfied with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to categories of income: . Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gffts and is included in full in the statement of Financial Activities when receivable. The value of ServI￿S provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts. Investment income is included when recelvable. Incoming resources from charitable tradlng activty are accounted for when earned. li Gosp61 for Tribals Soclal Servlces Soclety (Indla Hope) Notes to tho Accounts Year ended 30th November 2024 continued Resources Expended Expenditure is recognlsed on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charlty. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to an activity are allocated directly, others are apportioned on an approprlate basis. Information regarding trustees and employees The trustees re￿iVed no remuneration during this period. The average number of people employed by the charity, in the charity shop, during the period was one. Debtors 2024 2023 Gift aid Other debtors Restricted Funds At December 1, 2023 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Transfers Between Funds 68,571 456,192 449,550 At 30 November 2024 75,213 12 Gospel for Trlbals Soclal Servlces Society (India Hope) Detall•d Income and Expenditure Account th Year ondad 30 November 2024 Notes Total Total 2024 2023 Incoming Resources: Donations 427.930 22,656 315.557 15,451 Gift Aid HMRC JRS Grant HMRC Covid Community Grant Bank Interest Received 12 14 Activitles for Generating Funds: Charity Shop: Shop Takings Recycling Total Incomlng resourcos 5,027 19,936 1,224 352.182 567 456,192 ResourcBs Expènded. Costs of Generatlng Funds. Shop Running Expenses. Salary & Nl 3,530 15,484 Rent 640 9,240 450 Insurance Utilities 545 775 Postage & Pad(aging Bank Charges 442 650 Charitable Actlvltles Costs directly allocated to Activities - donations 435,825 9.010 322,683 6,500 Governance costs Total Rèsources Expended 449,550 356,224 Net (Outgolng) I In¢omlng 6,642 4,042 13