GOMER FAtTH MINISTRIES REPORTOF THETRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31 December 2023 p&1 GOMER FAITH MINisfRIES REPORTOF THETRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 GOMER FAITH MINISThIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 INDEX Legal and Administrative Details Trustees, Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet io Notes to Accounts 11-14 p&2 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORTOFTHETRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS Trustees: Reverend Joyce Dodo Pastor Michael Lewis Mrs Pauline Lewis Pastor Gerald Thompson Registered Charity No- 1130357 Registered Office No: C/0 3 Rivington Avenue Woodford Green Essex IG8 8LT Independent Examiners: Prime & Co Suite 43, Imperial House 64 Willoughby Lane Tottenham London N17 OSP Bankers: Lloyds TSB Bank PLC PO Box IOCM). BXI ILT p&3 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORTOF THETRusfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees of Gomer Faith Ministries hefeby Submit their Report, together with the Financial Statement5 of the Charity for the year ending 31° Oeeember 2023. The financial statements have been prepared on the accounting poli¢ie5 as set out in note l. and comply with the ChariW5 Trust Deed Applicable Law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ -Accounting and Reporting by Charities." Stru¢ture. Go¥emance and Management Governin Documen Gomer Faith Ministries 15 a non-dènominational Churth, which was registefed as a charlty on 25, June 2009. It is governed by a De¢laration of Trust, sealed on the 2 November 2￿7 and operates in accordance with its Constitution. The policy and operating de¢ision5 of the Charity rest with the Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the Trust. Recrultment and A oln ment of Tr New trustees are appointed by the Elders of the Churchlthe Trustees. A minimum of three tyustèes are required by the Detlaration of Trust unless one of the trustee5 15 a trust corporation. Trustees are appointed or removed by a majority vote of all trustee5 present. New trustees are provided with a copy of the declaration of trust and the constitution together with the latest report and accounts and are expected to attend approprsate seminars. meetings and conferences held in the vear. Tr tee Inducti n and Trainl The trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the Charity ha¥in8 been involved in othèr capacities or because of experience gained in their own churches or organisatiort5. New trustees are provided with a copy of the Declaration of Trust and the Constitution. together with the latest report and accounts. They are expected to attend appropriate seminars. meetings and conference5 held throu8hout the year. nisational Str re At meetings. the Trustees the broad strategy and areas of attivity for the Charity. including consideration of grant making applications, investment. reserves and risk management policies and performance. The Charity tonsists of Gomer Faith MSnistrie5. The overseer of the Charity is Pastor Michael A Lewis who is also a Trustee. The day to day adrninistraiion of the Charity is delegated to the Pastor and the Administrator. The trustees wish to express their sincere appreuation and thanks to all volunteers and supportèr5 for their dedication and hard work. Mana em The trustees have continued to assess the major risks to which the Charity rs exposed. in particular those related to the operation5 and finances of the Charity. The trustees are Satisfied that adequate systems are in place to mitigate exposure to major risks. In addition. a Covid-19 Risk A55essment has been created for its members safety and accordin8 to governmènt guideline requirement. pg-4 GOMER FAITH MINisfRIES REPORTOF THETRUSTEES FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Oblectlves of the Charlty The objective5 of Gomer Faith Ministries are to promote the Kingdom of God through Christ13n faith and valuès; and to asslst individuals and families to live effective and suc￿sSful lives. Our values are entrenched in our very clear mission to restore families and change lives. We aim to achieve this go31 through weekly sermons and teaching5, which are held on Sunday mornings in conjunction with weekly Bible Study and Prayer Meetin8S. Other ministry groups have been created to specifically target the needs of our growin8 congregation. Sunday school was for childrÈn aged 4-12 years and youth 13-18. For new converts we offer specially desiEt)ed classes called Milk to Meat. Wè also have both a Women's and Men's, Ministry which aims to prowde a support network for spiritual growth. There are topical seminars to address matters such as core family values also held throughout the year. There is a well stabli5hed annual Family Focu5 conference with invited speakers of distinction. Revlew of Artivities The Trustees, Elder5 and Members of Gomer Faith Ministries are Committed to.'restoring families and changing live5.' One of the ways that the ministry reaches out to the wider community is via a weekly one hour radlo programme. The show3ddie55estopics of concern such as= familyvalues. parenting.. confidence building, career choite5; fear, spiritual growth and community involvement. We aim to unravel the complexities of these issues and suggest a ran8e of practical solutions for Christians and non