Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From
Period start date To 02 July 2024 Period end date 01 July 2025
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance education in accordance with the Christian faith To help those in need and financial hardship |
| 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 |
Holding regular church meetings to worship God and to train, teach and care for those who attend the church; to equip them as effective Christians. Preaching the gospel, and planning and implementing an on-going strategy of evangelism. Providing pastoral support and care (and practical support and provision where appropriate) for those who attend. Facilitating and equipping teams of volunteers to run church activities, to care for one-another and to share the gospel with others. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference n/a Para 1.38 Policy on grant making n/a Para 1.38 Policy on social investment
including program related investment n/a Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers n/a Other
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 | Main achievements include helping the poor with clothing items, technology and food items. The charity has brought food and clothes to the poor in different towns/cities and villages in Sierra Leone, Kenya, Jamaica and Guinea. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | n/a |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Total income for the 12 months ending 1st July 2025 was £90,244 and spend was £90,037. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There are no reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Nil |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Unexpected year of growth in the church with more giving than previous year. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No going concern issues. |
Financial Review
During the year ended 1[st] July 2025, Bethesda House of Grace recorded total income of £90,244 and total expenditure of £90,037, resulting in a surplus of £207.
Income
Donations: £86,244
Fundraising event: £4,000
Total income: £90,244
Donations remained the main source of funding, supported by one fundraising event during the year.
Expenditure
Total expenditure: £90,037
Expenditure was applied in furtherance of the charity’s objectives, including charitable activities and operational costs.
Surplus
The charity reported a surplus of £207 for the year.
Reserves Policy
The charity aims to maintain sufficient reserves to ensure continuity of its activities and to manage unforeseen expenses. At year end, reserves were modest, reflecting the charity’s approach of utilising funds to support its charitable objectives.
Going Concern
The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, with continued reliance on donations and fundraising.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | n/a |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| 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 | T |
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 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bethesda House of Grace Ministries |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | BHGM |
| Registered charity number | 1142559 |
| Charity’s principal address | Albrighton Community Centre, London, SE22 8AH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayoh Conteh | n/a | |||
| Carolyn Jeffers | n/a | |||
| Marion Koroms | n/a | |||
| Nabiatu Turay | n/a | |||
| Mariatu Turay | n/a | |||
– 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 n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) B.CONTEH Full name(s) BAYOH CONTEH Position (eg Secretary, TRUSTEE Chair, etc) Date 28/MAY/2026