Registered number: 06943370 Charity number: 1136643
GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024
Prepared By:
Swan Accounting Services Accounting & Business Consultancy FFOF25A CEME Innovation Centre Marsh Way Rainham RM13 8EU
GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES
Betty KUSASIRA
REGISTERED OFFICE
102 Longbridge Road Barking Essex IG11 8SF
COMPANY NUMBER
06943370 1136643
CHARITY NUMBER
ACCOUNTANTS
Swan Accounting Services Accounting & Business Consultancy FFOF25A CEME Innovation Centre Marsh Way Rainham RM13 8EU
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
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| Report of the Trustees | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 9 to 14 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES' REPORT
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 29 December 2024
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the charity in the year under review was Activities of religious organisations .
OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY
The Trustees are determined to fulfil the objectives of the Charity.
To expand and develop the ministry of Great Commission through Sunday worship services, ministries, youth and young adult ministries, prayer and ministry training, bible studies and small group meetings.
To train and send out ministers and evangelists to establish churches all over the world.
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To minister to the congregation and the local community through family life, relationship and other ministry programmes
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To establish social programmes to provide food, clothes and shelter for the needy and care for the sick.
The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year.
Our Ministry work
GCM provided the following services to the community at large:
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Legal and career counselling
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Educational counselling and career guidance
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Pre-marital and Post-marital counselling
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Bereavement counselling and comforting
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Hospital and Prison visits
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Welfare provision (Food bank)
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Prayer support
THE MAIN ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING THE YEAR TO FURTHER THE CHARITYS PURPOSE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
Outreach Ministry Review
The church's activities are available to Christians and non-Christians, members and non-members alike; there is no restriction to attendance. The community have been attracted to and enjoyed our services including, weekly Sunday worship services at two London locations, Easter Conventions, Christmas and New Year's Eve watch night services. •
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES' REPORT
As further evidence of our Public Benefit, the Charity was involved in Christian outreach programmes and Christian Ministry designed to increase Christian awareness and spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
Other activities undertaken in support of the above were:
Women's and men's meetings/events
Teenager's meetings/events
Young adults' meetings/events
Singles meetings/events
Sunday services
Sunday school
The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in managing the activities of the charity.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERS DURING THE YEAR
Members of the charity who are professionals in their various field of work and study volunteered in different capacities during the year under review and their work has not been quantified. Incoming volunteers attend a full day induction programme.
THE MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE CHARITY DURING THE YEAR
The charity provided worship services virtually, and live stream most events and programs online and on radio.
Outreach services was conducted to support the members in the difficult times.
Youth outings and creative events aimed at developing interpersonal, and social skills.
Prayers were all the times made for the members and the community at large to keep their spiritual life strong in the most challenging times
PUBLIC BENEFIT MINISTRY OUTREACH AND BENEFITS
The church's activities are available to Christians and non-Christians, members and non-members alike; there is no restriction to attendance. The community have been attracted to and enjoyed our services including, weekly Sunday worship services at two London locations, Easter Conventions, Christmas and New Year's Eve watch night services.
We add to the local economy
We are a local employer and use many local auxiliary services
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES' REPORT
We run a number of conventions and exhibitions that generate income for local businesses hotels, restaurants and shops
We develop productive local partnerships
We have partnered with the police and organisations working to reduce youth crime in local communities.
We provide volunteering opportunities to local people to enhance their skills and gain experiences
STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed.
The report was prepared in accordance with the special provisions within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 3 August 2025
Betty KUSASIRA Trustee
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 29 December 2024
| Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 29 December 2024 |
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| Income Income from generated funds Other trading activities Income from charitable activities Total Income and endowments Expenses Costs of generating funds Expenditure on Charitable activities Total Expenses Net gains on investments Net Income Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assests Net movement in funds: Net income for the year Total funds brought forward Net funds carried forward |
Unrestric ted funds £ 129 117,184 117,313 115,488 115,488 1,825 1,825 84,897 86,722 |
Restricte d funds £ - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total £ 129 117,184 117,313 115,489 115,489 1,824 1,824 84,897 86,721 |
2023 Total £ 373 107,847 |
| 108,220 | ||||
| 114,186 | ||||
| 114,186 | ||||
| (5,966) | ||||
| (5,966) 90,864 |
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| 84,898 |
This statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
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| BALANCE SHEET AT 29 DECEMBER 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors (amounts falling due within one year) 5 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 6 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES CREDITORS: Amounts falling due after more than one year 7 NET ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES Unrestricted funds 9 General fund |
30,000 8,393 38,393 3,001 |
2024 £ 74,129 35,392 109,521 22,800 86,721 86,721 86,721 |
- 26,990 26,990 7,954 |
2023 £ 92,661 19,036 |
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| 111,697 26,800 |
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| 84,897 | ||||
| 84,897 | ||||
| 84,897 |
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
BALANCE SHEET AT 29 DECEMBER 2024
For the year ending 29 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Approved by the board of trustees on 3 August 2025 and signed on their behalf by
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Betty KUSASIRA Trustee
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Angela NABANKEMA Trustee
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Vicent NKWANGA Trustee
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1a. Basis Of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 - The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
1b. Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1c. Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
1d. Allocation And Apportionment Of Costs
All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly.
1e. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for the specific future purposes or projects.
1f. Depreciation
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.
Equipment
reducing balance 20%
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1g. Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and services supplied by the company, net of value added tax and trade discounts.
1h.
2. DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
Particulars of employees (including directors) are shown below:
| 2. DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES Particulars of employees (including directors) are shown below: |
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| Employee costs during the year amounted to: 3. EMPLOYEES Average number of employees |
2024 £ 2024 No. - |
2023 £ |
| 2023 No. - |
4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Cost At 30 December 2023 At 29 December 2024 Depreciation At 30 December 2023 For the year At 29 December 2024 Net Book Amounts At 29 December 2024 At 29 December 2023 |
Equipment £ 144,783 144,783 52,122 18,532 70,654 74,129 92,661 |
Total £ 144,783 |
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| 144,783 | ||
| 52,122 18,532 |
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| 70,654 | ||
| 74,129 | ||
| 92,661 |
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5. DEBTORS
| 5. DEBTORS Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other creditors 7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Bank loans and overdrafts |
2024 £ 30,000 30,000 2024 £ 3,001 3,001 2024 £ 22,800 22,800 |
2023 £ - |
| - | ||
| 2023 £ 7,954 |
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| 7,954 | ||
| 2023 £ 26,800 |
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| 26,800 |
8. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. Each member gives a guarantee to contribute a sum not exceeding £, to the company should it be wound up. At 29 December 2024 there were members.
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9. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
General fund
10. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| Brought forward £ 84,897 |
Incoming resource s £ 117,312 |
Outgoing resource s Transfers £ £ (115,488) - (115,488) - Outgoing resource s Transfers £ £ |
Outgoing resource s Transfers £ £ (115,488) - (115,488) - Outgoing resource s Transfers £ £ |
Carried forward £ 86,721 |
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| 84,897 | 117,312 | - | 86,721 | |
| Brought forward £ |
Incoming resource s £ |
Carried forward £ |
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Incoming Resources
for the year ended 29 December 2024
| Incoming Resources for the year ended 29 December 2024 |
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| Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Other Bank interest From Charitable Activities Tithe Other Givings and Donations Seed Donation Offering |
129 28,811 24,687 21,190 42,496 |
2024 £ 129 129 117,184 117,184 117,313 |
373 40,675 30,828 10,527 25,817 |
2023 £ 373 |
| 373 | ||||
| 107,847 | ||||
| 107,847 | ||||
| 108,220 |
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GREAT COMMISSION MINISTRIES
Expenses for the year ended 29 December 2024
| Expenses for the year ended 29 December 2024 |
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| Expenses Costs of generating funds Charitable Activities Streaming, Radio and TV cost Travel Event and Other Services Insurance Heat and light (gas & electric) Rent Cleaning & Waste Collection Repairs and renewals Wages & Allownace Equipment maintenance Computer, software and website costs Accountancy fees Professional fees Printing Stationery & office supplies Telephone, internet and broadband Security costs Bank charges Bank interest Interest on loans repayable within 5 years Depreciation of equipment |
2024 £ 4,159 252 5,952 736 6,282 55,210 1,922 2,149 8,300 2,834 359 1,250 336 35 1,822 1,371 3,181 425 3 376 18,535 115,489 115,489 |
2023 £ 2,048 1,575 6,090 797 2,344 51,051 315 7,442 8,143 2,482 283 1,250 139 30 1,685 422 3,269 1,291 19 345 23,166 |
| 114,186 | ||
| 114,186 |
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