GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31 December 2024
GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORT OF THETRVSTEE5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 GOMER FAH MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 INDEX Legal and Administrative Details Tru5tees' Report Independent Examiners, Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet io Notes to Accounts 11-14
GOMER FAJTH MINISFRIES REPORTOF THETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustee5'. Reverend Joyce Dodo Pastor Michael Lewis Mrs Pauline Lewis Pastor Gerald Thompson Registered Charity No: 1130357 Registered Office No: CIO 3 Rivington Avenue Woodford Green Essex IG8 8LT Independent Examiners.. Prime & Co Suite 43, Imperial House 64 Willoughby Lane Tottenham London N17 OSP Bankers= Lloyd5 TSB Bank PLC PO Box 10(MJ, BXI ILT
GOMER FAITH MIN15tRIES REPORT OF THE TRVSTEES FOR THE YEAR EhtDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Tru5tee5 of Gomer Faith Mini5Eries hereby Submit their Report, together with the Financial Statements of rhe Charity lor the year ending 31° December 2024. The financi31 statements have been prepared on the accounting policies as Set out in note I, and comply with the Charitrfs Trust Deed, Applicable Law and the requiretnents of the 5ratement of Recommeniled Practice-Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities.- Strurture. Governan¢e and Management Governin Document Gorner Faith Ministrie5 15 a non-denorninational Church, which was re8lStered as a charity on 25th June 2009. It 15 governed by a Declaration of Trust. sealed on the 2 November 2CK)7 and operates in accordance with its Constitution. The wlicy and operatin8 decisions of the Charity rest with the Trustees who tneet regularly to monitor the activities of the Trust. ruitrnent and A oin tnent ol Trust New trustees are appointed by the Elders of the Chuichlthe Trustees. A minimum of three trustee5 are required by the Declararion of Trust unless one of the trusiee5 is a trust corporation. Trustees are appointed or rem¢yied by a majority vote of all trustees present. New trustees are provided with a copy of t4e declaration of trust and rhe constitution together with ttrie latest report and accounts and are expected to attend appropriate Seminars. meeting5 and conference5 held in the vear. Trustee Induction and Trainin The trustees are already familiar wth the prattical work of the Jarity having been illvolved in other capacities or because ol experience gained in their own chorche5 or organisations. New trustees are provided with a copy of the ()e£laration of Ti'ust and the Constitution, together with the latest report and accounrs. They are expec.ed to attend appropriatè seminar5. meetings and conferÈnce5 held throughout the year. anisatloiial Strurtu At rneetings, the Tru5tee5 agrÈÈ the broad strate8y anLI areas of activity for the Charitrrf, iAr.ludin8 consideration of arant-rnaking appli¢o*tions, investment reserves and risk management policies and performance. The Charity £on515t5 of Gomer Faith Mini5rrie5. The overseer of ihe Charity 15 Pastor Micnael A Leviis who 15 alrn a Trustee. The day-to-day administration or the Charity is delegated to the Pastor and tlie Admi inistrator. The trustee5 W15h io exgress their sincere appreciation thanks to all volunteers and 5iJpporters li)r their dedication and hard work. Risk Mana ement The trustee5 have continup.d to assess the major risks to which the Chariry is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finaAC& of the Charity. The trustees art 5atj5fied ihat adequate systems are in place to mitigate expoSUTe to Major risks. P8.4
GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORTOFTHE fRUSTEES FOR TH£YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Objertives of the Charity The objectives tsf Gomer Faith Ministrie5 are to promote the Kingdom of God thiough Christian faith and values,. d to assist individua15 and families to live effective and su£ces5ful lives. Our values are entrenched in our very clear mission to restore families and change lives. We aitn to achieve this goal through weekly sermon5 and teachings, which are held on Sunday morning5 in colljunaion with weekly Bible Study and Prayer Meeting5. Other ministry groups have been Ireated to specifically target the needs of our growing congregation. Sunday school was for children aged 4-12 years and yourh 13-18. For new converts we offer specially designed classes called Milk to Meat. We a150 have both a Women'5 and Men'5, Ministry which aims to prowde a 5UPPOrt nerwork for spiritual growth. There are topical 5errinars to addre55 matters such as Core family value5 a150 held throughout the year. There is a well stablished annual Family Focus conference with invited speakers of distinction. Revlew of ActNities The Trustees. Elders and Members of Gomer Faith Ministries are cornmitted to,'restorin8farnilies and changing lives., One of the i¥ays that the ministry reaches Out to the wider cornrnunity is via a weekly one hour radio programme. We also started a 30 minute program on World Faith TV. Both shows address tOPlC5 of concern such as.. family values, parenting.. confidence buildinL career choices.. fear, spiritual growth and community involvement. We aim to unravel the complexitie5 of these issues and suggesr a ran8e of practical solutions for Christians and non-christians alike. Throu8hout the year re5perted speakers of note were invited to minister Sermons. run training workshops on general topics of interÈ5t as well as current socitrpolitical issues. The speakers eloquently dissett the Word of the Lord. for all audience5 and levels tsf understanding. Church rnembers, vi5itor5 and invited communityguests have found it ¢nformative. sUPPOrtive and empowerin8. Corporate Prayer and Fa5tin8 was held in January. Apfil and again in September. At the premises at Destiny Centre which we share with other churches. we begin church at 13..1J) to 14..30 with time for fellowship afterwards. We also have the space available every other Friday which is used for Worship practice. We recognised International Women's Day in March followed by an Afternoon Tea event at Mulberry House in Ongar. We also celebrated Moiherfs Day in March. The Annual Eastw prograrn was held in April in the sanauary and on YouTube with the Easter Sunday service led by Pastor Michael A Lewi5. August ihe church was blessed to corne togetherfor a Family Fun Day at Hainault Forest Country Park. September began with prayer and f3stingwith thetheme"Having A Renewed Mindset" On the 22nd September we ielebrated Harvest Festival In October we held Family FotU5 over fovr week5. The theme was Commitred to the Fumiyy. We invited Pastor Andrew to leach on Singles, Pastor Andrew on Couples. Pastor Michael on Children and Dwight Mccook on Young people. It was a great time of learning how God wants us to focu5 On the family. On Friday the 6 Deternber we held ovr"Winter Ball-. The even*ng opened and c105ed with a selection of festive songs from our Praise and Wwship team. a beautiful time was enjoyed by members of the rninistry. ourfatnilie5 and friends. For Christmas we celebrated the Saviourfs birth vAth a wonderful Carol Service. Hampers We passed out to the homeless charity Branches, Lyndon Children Family Hub and individua15 in need. p&5
GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORTOFTV.ETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM3ER 2024 The Church Gomer Faith Ministries continues to baptise new believers. Sunday school and Youth Ministry continue to grow and develop spiritually. Also the church a55iSted families by dedicating their newborn5 to the Lord. The Mission This yearGorner Faith Ministry continued to support rT11S5ionari work ifi Kenya with a donation toThe Apostolic Churr.h Walrhamstow who organised a trip entitled-The love Mission to Keyna- frorn the 21. Novernber to 13th December 2024. The trip was a Success. lives were changed by the Word of God and the gift5 they received. Public Benefit We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commissn.5 General Ciuidance on public benefit when reviewing our airn and obje(tive5 and ifi planning our future activitie5. In particular, The Trustee5 con>ider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. Totèl receipt5 for rhe year were £61.552 and total payments foT the year wefe E64,1618iving a net deficit for the ieor of1£2,6091. Statement ol TfUStees' Rps onsibilities Charity Law requires us 3$ Trustees io prepare financial statemefjt5 for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the Charity for the year. We are responsible for keepin8 proper account records which di5closewith reasonable accuracy at anytimetlie financial p051tion of rhe charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statetnents comply with the Char'.ties Act 1991. In preparin8 the aciounts, the Trustee5 should follGW best practice and confirtn that tney have.. lal selecteo suitable ac£ouni policies and applied them consistentlv." Ibl made judgement5 and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- Icl followed applicable accountin8 Standards, and.. Idl prepared the aciounts on a going concern basis. We a150 have 3 respon5ibilityto safeguar(Ithe assets of the charity and totake reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irre8ularities. pg.6
GOMER FTr MINISTRIES REPORTOF THE TRIJSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Approval This Report Was approved by the Trustees onthctober 25 And Signed on iheir behalf by.. Signed Michael Lewis Chairman pg.
GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECE18ER 2024 Inde Èndent Examiners Re ort Report to the trustee l Members of.. Gomer Faiil) hAini5try. Charity no'.1130357. On accounts for the year ended.. 31 December 2024 Set out on pages 9 and 10, and notes to the accounts on page 11 to 14 We report tothe trustees on our examination of the accovnts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbilities and basss of the report: As the charity trustees, you a responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act"). We reporr in respect of the examination of the Char5 account carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act, and in carrying tsut our examination, we followed the applicable Dirertions given by tb.e Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Att. Independent Examinerf5 Statement: We have completed the exaTn*nation of your accovnts. We can confirm th no rnaterial matter5 have come to our attention in connellion with the examination which give u5 cause to believe that in any material aspect.. lal Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Att Ibl The accounts do not accord with the accountinB records In our opinion, we have no concerns. and we have not come acr0$5 matters in connection with tl)e exarnination io which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accourit5 to be reached. Signatu... E Ohonba,. last. MAAT. p&8
GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRVSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEPABER 2024 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YLIR ENDED31 DECEMBER 2024 Resiaitd 2023 Total 2024 Total Vnrestricted Restricted Incomo and &ndovfflwnt from: Donelion5 and teg8CI8S 4).756 45.7 40,102 arita 17¥ 4.940 2.827 Other 10.857 10.857 15.572 TOTAL 61.545 61.S52 S8.1 Raiwng fvnd5 64.011 150 64.161 Other 62.775 rolal Plet In¢¢miipxpEn(turel 64.011 64,161 12.Wl 2,775 f4.1941 Reconciliats"•n ol lunds= Tola brWI foA¥ard 15.584 15.$84 19,7i8 Totsl Funds carried l*Nward 12.975 15.564 The statement of financial activrlie5 includes all gain5 and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resource5 expended derive from continuing artivities. The prior year figures have been restated to transfer the correct figures under the category of donations and legacies.
GOMER FAITH MINisfRIES REPORT OF TH£ TRUS-, EES f OR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBÈR 2024 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES BAiANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 24 2013 XEO AÈ$eT5 197 413 CURRENT ASSETS gjnk Cash 13.27a IS.1 Curttnl Lthliti?5 CreL410 NET CURRENT ASSETS 12,7P8 NET ASSETS 12.975 15.594 FUNOS Restricte Unr•&lri¢tsd 12.975 15.584 TofAL FUNDS 12.975 15.584 These accounts were approved by the trusiees on LO Ottober 2025 Michael Lewis Ichairmanl v¥- 10
GOMER FAJTH MINISTRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 l. Prirtrcipal ¥¢ountin8 policies The financial staternents have been prepared in accordance wth the Charities SORP IFRS 1021- Accounting and Reporting by Charities". Staternerit of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparin6 their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFR5 1021 (effective l January 20191 and the Charities Art 2011. The financial Statements have been prepared to give a Irue and fai¢ view and have departed from the Charities IAccounts and Rewrtsl Regulations 2(W only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair, view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 published on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice effettive frotn l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. 1.2 Incomè Income resources are reco8nised in the yearfor which they are ceivable. 1.3 Grant. donat and other glfts Grants. donations and othergffts recewable fo¥ the genefal purposes of the Charity are (dited to unrestricted funds. c>onations for purposes restricted by the wishes of the donor are taken to restricted funds. 2. Resources expended Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with atiratting voluntary incotne. Charit8ble expenditure comprises those costs incuTred by the charity in the deliverance of its activities and services lor its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such attivities and those tosts of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance cost include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory Requiremenis of the Iharity and include the Indepentlent Examiners fees and costs linked to the 5trate8iC management of the charrty. AII costs are allocated between the expenditure categorie5 of the statemenr of Financial Activities on a ba515 designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relBtin8 to a particular activity are allocated direttly.. others are apportioned on an appropriate bas15. 3. Fixed assets ond depreclatoon Tangible fixed a55ets. except for lafjd and buildin& ale 5tate(l at cost less where applicable. amounts written off on a strai8ht line basis. Rates of depreci3tion-. Computer equipment 20% straight line 4. Taxation The charity ha5 received charitable exemption under Sertion 505 01 the Income and Corporation Taxes Att 1988. 5. Expendf(ure Expenditure 15 included in thefinancial statements on an accrual ba515. p&ll
GOMER FAITh MINISTRIES REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR EN'DED 31 DECEMBER 2024 GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 1. Donations and 9aCleS UnrestrKted Resiiicied 2024 Total ReslrKted 2023 Totsl Donaib 45.758 40.182 Tota 45.756 45.756 40.182 40,182 2. Chaiitabl2 aethitr$ Cknh 2024 Trtal 20 Totsl R1 AcCtaKY tst Pastor aknance Adm saèry Evanyel$m e¢si Alission Cost CDSI 19.5tiJ 19.5L)) 250 19,375 250 11.8 11, 1,350 1,454 7S5 755 150 15.470 354 183 816 150 15.470 354 Travel E ChildrenNouth Mnslry Telepkne Tuck5 1ftsurae Repaifs * Renew Gift and Oonalb Deprecmtion sdrs Bulth'ThJ Maint?rKe Men's TrwnEIry Women'5 Mink%lry PA & Mpdi Event 12,8WJ 449 816 1.517 $20 304 2.284 52Q 570 216 451 57Q 216 451 2.364 216 1.210 175 75 3tsJ 7.S87 8,866 2,309 Tot* 64,011 150 64.161 62,776
GOMER FAITH MIN15tRIES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 3. FIXED ASSETS Computer Equipment Total Cost at 1 st January 2024 Additions Cost at 31st De¢ember 2024 1,079 1,079 1,079 1.079 Depreciation at 1st January 2024 Charge for the year Depreciation at 31st December 2024 666 216 666 216 882 882 Net Book Value at 31st December 2024 197 197 st Net Book Value at 31 December 2023 413 413 4. CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrual 500 750 500 750 PE. 13
GOMER FAITH MINISTRIES REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEM8ER 2024 5. ANALYSIS OP NET ASSETS eer•VEeN FUNOS Unre$iri(ted Restricted Funds Total 2024 Filed Assets cUent A5set5 197 13.278 197 13.278 Lrw tem lab"bes 12.975 12.975 6. RESTRICTED FUNDS 8IF 0110112024 Income EApenses CIF 3111W2024 Fu1 Mi5$DI$ 626 626 15C 493 493 7. TRUSTEES, EMOLUMENTS 2024 2023 M. LW {PaSrI 11.800 pg. 14