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ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

(CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION)

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1151791

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

CONTENTS

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Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Pages 4 to 6 Trustee's Report
Page 7 Independent Examiner's Report
Page 8 Statement of Receipts and Payments
Page 9 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 10 to 11 Notes to the Accounts
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

1151791

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR

1st January 2024

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR

31st December 2024

TRUSTEES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

R Azores (Chair) R Borja P Huggins

The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.

LEGAL STATUS

Charitable Incorporated Organisation

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

CIO - Foundation Registered 26 Apr 2013

OBJECTS

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: (A)TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO ATTACHED IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF PORTSMOUTH, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; (B)TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF PORTSMOUTH, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.

REGISTERED ADDRESS

2 Second Avenue Cosham Portsmouth PO6 3JB

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

The Trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year to 31 December 2024

Structure and Governance

The church constitution was last amended 14th March 2013.

The operating decisions of the charity rest with the Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the church. Sunday school teachers, are holding DBS certificate and the charity is under the child protection policy produced by Thirtyone:eight. The charity has 20-25 volunteers serving the church and one employee who is our church pastor overseeing the whole congregation supported by elders and leaders of the church.

Objectives and Activities

The principal object of the church is for the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith, in such parts of Portsmouth, the united kingdom or the world, for charitable purposes as the trustees from time to time may think fit to further the work of the Church.

Review of Activities

The Church is not a building, but a gathering of ordinary people of different ages and backgrounds, whose lives have been changed by Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

The Bible reveals the Church as a community of people, properly taught and cared for, who by loving and serving Jesus Christ, were also committed to love and care for each other and to bring a blessing to the area in which they lived.

The Good Shepherd International Missions UK, its trustees , leaders and members are committed to these biblical principles.

Our church exists to help people take the next step toward knowing, loving, and following Jesus Christ.

B. Summary of main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects.

The church is not a building, but a gathering of people of different race, ages and background whose lives have been transformed by Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The bible reveals that the church is a community of people, being well taught and cared for, who by loving and serving Jesus Christ are also committed to love one another and to be a blessing to others.

During the year, TGSIM Uk has continued to demonstrate Christian Faith in action by serving the community in which it operates through the following activities.

1. Conducting weekly afternoon worship service that is open to all. Providing relevant biblical teachings and activities for children and youth during Sunday school, followed by fellowship to promote love, support and encouragement as a body of Christ.

2. Communion of the Lord's supper is observed every first Sunday of the month.

3. Providing pastoral work including praying/visiting the sick/bereaved families, and counselling by our charity pastor and elde

4. Conducting one-on-one and small group discipleship, training to promote spiritual growth and to train new leaders who will take care and lead people to Christ.

5. Providing Community outreach activities like Church Family Day and Sports Evangelism.

6. Supporting overseas Pastoral mission.

7. Operating weekly cell groups, meeting within the City of Portsmouth and other neighbouring places.

Achievements and Performance

A. Events

The charity held different events, maintaining the objective for the advancement of the Christian faith, to care and support for every individual and families.

The 14th year, Thanksgiving Church Anniversary was held on the 8th of December, thanking God for His faithfulness and for sustaining us through.

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Achievements and Performance (continued)

Some events such as Father's day, Mother's day, Easter Sunday, Family day, Church family getaway, Sports Evangelism and Pastor's appreciation were successfully held, honouring God in each event and glorifying His name, that made it truly victorious and significant.

Sharing the love of Christ to the people in the community through the word of God that was preached by our pastor on every events that were held.

God brought us together, to be one in Him that we might bring light to the world.

Giving thanks to God for making every possible success of the different events that were held this year along side with the active members, leaders and elders of the church as spearheaded by our pastor.

B. Training and Discipleship

It has been wonderful to see the members of the church continuously growing in the faith, grace and knowledge of God for the last twelve (12) months. Group and one-on-one discipleship activities is in progress as we aim more members to fully mature in Christ, serving God with love and passion.

Youth and Children are being trained according to their gifts and willingness in order for them to serve the people in the church as well as in the community.

The Church was able to help members to identify their spiritual gift and to utilise them to show their love for God and also to provide services in the community.

New members of the church are now actively part of the cell group and eventually are retained members of the church and committed now to support different church ministries according to their God's given talent.

100% of the church members belong to a certain cell group. The cell group helped to fulfil the vision of Christ for the church, to win the world for Jesus. This can only be achieved when all believers become disciples themselves.

The small group setting of a cell group is the only practical means to see this disciple making happen, and to reach out to the lost and to nurture new believers. We are also called to love one another, care for one another, teach and encourage one another, exhort, admonish and restore one another. The only practical way to achieve this is through cell groups.

Our church pastor is mainly responsible for providing pastoral care for the congregation, equipping, and also discipling committed members of the church.

Church elders and leaders willingly help for the pastoral care, discipling potential leaders and the organisation of different activities and the role of administration.

C. Mission

We were able to reach out to people in other countries via FB live streaming/ zoom for bible studies and Sunday service.

The charity has provided financial support to TGSIM churches in the Philippines to aid in serving their people in the church as well as in their community.

The charity continues to offer financial help as part of the benevolence support to our regular members and to their immediate family as per charity benevolence protocol.

Financial Review

The charity activities are financially supported, mainly from the tithes and offerings of the committed church members. Total receipts of Unrestricted Funds in 2024 is £61,265 were more than the total of £54,015 in 2023 Unrestricted Funds payments in 2024 were £54,715 is more compared with payments of £50,554 in 2023.

Total cash balances at the end of the year on the current account and business reserve account were £60,570 compared with £54,049 at the end of the previous year.

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Reserves

The Trustees have established a policy whereby reserves held by the charity should be maintained at a level that represents three months of normal expenditure in order to meet its obligations to employee and sustain its operations during that period.

Public Benefit

The trustees are aware of the guidance and public benefit published by the charity commission and we believed that the activity of the church provided significant public benefit in accordance with the charity commission guidance. It is always been the desire of the church to welcome new faces into our fellowship and to reach out as many people as possible in our community through the gospel to help people find spiritual faith and peace.

Trustees' Responsibilities

Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:

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 them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charity Law. 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.

I approve the attached statement of financial activities and balance sheets for the year ended 31st December 2024, and confirm that I have made available all information necessary for its preparation.

Approved by the Trustees on the ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signed on their behalf by ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/members of The Good Sheppard International Missions Uk on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 set out on pages 8 to 11.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning 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 EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

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Lomax Pavey Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

29th October 2025

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Notes
RECEIPTS
Donations and Legacies
2a
Investment Income
2b
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS
Cost of Charitable Activities
3a
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS) RESOURCES
CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Cash Funds brought forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
60,491
-
60,491
53,523
774
-
774
492
61,265
-
61,265
54,015
54,745
-
54,745
50,554
54,745
-
54,745
50,554
6,520
-
6,520
3,461
54,049
-
54,049
50,588
60,570
-
60,570
54,049

All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 10 to 11 form part of these accounts.

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Cash Funds:
Cash at bank in hand
5
Assets Retained for Charity's own use
Equipment
Liabilities
Independent Examiners Fee		 Unrestricted
Restricted
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
60,570
-
60,570
54,049
60,570
-
60,570
54,049
7,688
-
7,688
7,688
7,688
-
7,688
7,688
864
-
864
720
864
-
864
720

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 8 to 9.

Approved by the Trustees on the …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signed on their behalf by …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature:

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements. The Trustees confirm, in accordance with the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, that at the year end the CIO did not have any outstanding guarantees to third parties nor any debts secured on assets of the CIO.

2. RECEIPTS
Notes
a) Donations and Legacies
Online Givings
Church Offerings
Gift Aid Recovered
Savings Fund income
Mission Fund income
Refunds
b) Investment Income
Interest Received
3. PAYMENTS
Notes
a) Costs of Charitable Activities
Admin expenses
Gifts - Love
Gifts - Benevolence
Ministry - Events
Ministry - Worship
Mission - Philippines
Mission - Outreach
Rent
Salary Costs
Nest Pension
Supplies/Other
Church Supplies
Equipment
Mission Fund
Savings Fund
Miscellaneous expense
Independent Examiner Fee
Insurance		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
40,050
-
40,050
49,599
2,426
-
2,426
2,124
15,895
-
15,895
-
-
-
-
600
-
-
-
1,200
2,120
-
2,120
-
60,491
-
60,491
53,523
774
-
774
492
774
-
774
492
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
198
1,795
-
1,795
1,450
517
-
517
3,177
16,184
-
16,184
12,836
779
-
779
1,626
3,056
-
3,056
1,548
830
-
830
493
11,910
-
11,910
6,294
14,152
-
14,152
15,548
1,036
-
1,036
1,140
-
-
-
716
1,323
-
1,323
691
982
-
982
-
100
-
100
1,200
-
-
-
600
354
-
354
273
1,727
-
1,727
2,567
-
-
-
195
54,745
-
54,745
50,554

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THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS UK

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The charity held no restricted funds during this or the previous financial period.

5. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
Bank Current Account
Business Reserve Account		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
15,221
-
15,221
11,305
45,349
-
45,349
42,744
60,570
-
60,570
54,049

6. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

Pastor Romwell P Azores, a trustee, received payments totalling £18,740 (2023: £18,740) in respect of his role as Pastor of the Church, comprising gross salary of £16,800, employer's National Insurance contributions of £1,100, and employer's pension contributions of £840. This remuneration is authorized by clause 6(2)(b) of the CIO's constitution and complies with sections 185 to 188 of the Charities Act 2011.

No other trustees received any remuneration during the year.

No payments were made to trustees, or any persons connected with them, except for reimbursement of expenses incurred wholly and exclusively on behalf of the charity in furtherance of its charitable objects, which were immaterial in both years.

No other material related party transactions took place during the year.

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