2024-04-03-accounts - Global Support Ministry

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date ~~aA~~ 4TH APRIL 2023 03RD APRIL 2024 From To Section A Reference and administration details ~~a~~

Charity name GLOBAL SUPPORT MINISTRY ~~PO~~ Other names charity is known by ~~pO~~ 1171145 Registered charity number (if any) ~~|~~ Charity's principal address 56 Wallers Close Dagenham Essex RM9 6YF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled Trustee name Office (if any) year to appoint trustee (if any) ~~a ee ee~~ Risk assessment To date 1[Dr Felix K. Oppong ] officer ~~a ee ee~~ Chairman/ legal To date 2[Roslyn Jerome ] adviser ~~a ee~~ Overseas Program To date 3[Mr Samuel ] Amoako-Adofo Coordinator ~~a ee ee~~ CEO To date 4[Akua Kyere-] Diabour ~~a eeee~~ Assistant To date 5[Glenroy McDonald ] Operational Director ~~a ee ee ee~~ 6 Doreen McDonald CEO To date ~~eG~~ 7 ~~es~~ 8 ~~eeeG~~ 9 10 ~~ee~~ 11 ~~es~~ 12 ~~eG~~ 13 ~~es~~ 14 15 ~~ss~~ 16 ~~eG~~ 17 18 ~~>~~ 19 20 ~~>~~ Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) TAR 1 March 2012

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	Name	Dates acted if not for whole year
	N/A

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Business Advisor	Dr Alan Thompson
Religious matters	Pastor Anthony Bangura
Operational Matters	Mrs Marva Campbell

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

CONSTITUTION Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) APPOINTED Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

Additional governance information:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
t rustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Objectives set up in our governing document:

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

To advance the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the statement of belief appearing in the schedule attached to our Constitution hereto in the United Kingdom or elsewhere as the Trustees may from time to time think fit, and
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantage communities of UK or elsewhere in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.

Summary of GSM’s main activities undertaken for the public benefit in

relation to our objectives stated above

Objective 1:

Advancement of Christian Faith:

GSM’s Christian based teaching, principles and moral values approach in helping people with financial difficulties, social problems as well as helping the unemployed to secure job, will help to restore human dignity/life and health as well as propel individuals for productive future and increase human resources for UK’s economy. We believe that by teaching and promoting Christian values as well as principles in life, help individuals to live as honest and law-abiding citizens in society.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Besides, the home bible study group, online and community pastoral care services (involving listening, encouraging, offering prayers, and practical help) we offer to individuals as well as families in the community, have helped some individuals with social problems such as: homelessness, alcoholism, substance abuse, family financial issues and behaviour problems to manage their lives better and find employment to improve their living standard. We believe that from the responses of our clients, the services have helped to strengthen family life and limited the chances of divorce that affects the lives of many young people in the United Kingdom.

Objective 2:

To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantage communities in UK or elsewhere:

Our holistic approach to provide financial security to underprivileged people by helping them to train and obtain employment helps them to become self-sufficient and gain control of their financial situation.
The pastoral care coupled with the restoration of financial independence for underprivileged people help them to avoid depression, anxiety and possible suicidal tendencies; thereby assisting in organisational productivity and taking some pressure of our National Health Services.
Our full aftercare program for ex-homeless individuals and those who have gone through rehabilitation programs allows a full restoration of complete and productive lifestyle which will help to generate capital in terms of human resources for UK economy/society and allow examples and Models to inspire the youth and other broken lives. The people who slip through the social care system are often overlooked as being

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potential contributors to society. GSM’s specialty which has developed over the year is not to overlook, but to see the gem as well as potential and allow that to be useful to our economy and society.

Furthermore, our free seminars and workshops help to build awareness of social exclusion and common grounds to promote good relations between people of socio-economic background thus, helping to promote social cohesion in communities.
The Trustees and the management of Global Support Ministry periodically (management meetings) read and review the Charities Commission’s public benefit guidance and has helped the Charity in its deliberation of duties to have due regards to its objectives.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Additional details of objectives and activities

GSM’s overseas programmes focus on helping underprivileged people in developing countries who are stacked in poverty and financial hardship and cannot lift themselves out of a cycle of generational poverty, hopelessness and abandonment. We hope to achieve this objective:

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.
By offering financial grants, interest free loans or items to individuals in need (depending on the availability of funds) to start a business or invest in any sustainable financial venture that will enable them to be self-sufficient and equip them to lift themselves out of poverty.
By providing educational scholarships in their communities to offer educational opportunities, training, skills and hope to some underprivileged young people in that part of the world.
By working with Scripture Union in Ghana (Volta Region) to support financially their Annual Summer Study Camp program which helps to get underprivileged young people off the streets, to be engaged in healthy educational and recreational activities. We hope to extend this annual camp ministry to Jamaica and other developing countries where Scripture Union exists and operates.
By offering support and financial assistance to other non-profit agencies such as, Crown Placement Agency in Romania which runs Orphanage to help underprivileged children.

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We also work in partnership with other Charities or Christian Organisations that help socially and economically disadvantage communities in UK and developing countries such as: Kids Alive and Compassion UK.

GSM’s grant making criteria or policy:

The person must be in UK or any developing country where GSM or Scripture Union operates.
In the United Kingdom (UK) the person or applicant must be a client (underprivileged person) who has been helped by GSM and supported to reform his/her life.
In a developing country, the person must be recommended by the Scripture Union coordinator in that country.
The person must be known by GSM or Scripture Union and has proved to have good character or be trustworthy.
The person must have the proper skill and training for chosen business venture for which he/she wants to pursue.
The person must submit an official application for such educational scholarship, loan or grant to the administrator or secretary. In the developing country, the person must apply to the Scripture Union Camp Coordinator.
The prospective applicant would be invited for an interview by the Chairperson in UK or SU camp coordinator in that (developing) country.
In the case of grant or loan for business venture, the person must submit a well-researched business plan that will provide an adequate cash flow to operate the business and pay off the loan.
The loan or grant must be agreed by the Trustees/Management Committee.
The amount of loan would be based on the organisation’s strong financial resources or availability.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year

GHANA
As part of our continued support, we sent £1,000.00 to Scripture Union to assist
with the yearly summer camp in August 2023. The summer camp is committed
to benefiting the community by providing education, pastoral care, medical
assistance, and organizing an engaging summer camp experience for children in
the local area and neighbouring communities.

ROMANIA
GSM has maintained a long-standing partnership with Crown Agency in
Romania, providing ongoing support through pastoral care, bible studies,
mentoring, encouragement, and prayer.

TANZANIA
Pastor Michael and his family continue to receive comprehensive support from
GSM, including spiritual guidance through Bible studies, prayer, and pastoral
care, as well as emotional and financial assistance for medical expenses. In
January, we also provided counselling support after the devastating loss of their
new-born child. To help them become more self-sufficient, we have also sent
funds to establish a small snack business venture.
INDIA GRACE CHURCH MINISTRY PASTOR VIJAY
As part of our ongoing monthly commitment, we continue to provide financial
support that covers basic needs, including accommodation, a caregiver, food,
clothing, and educational materials, as well as medical care.
In addition, our support extends to spiritual growth, with Bible studies for the
pastor, his wife, church members, and the youth group. We are also actively
involved in pastoral care, addressing the needs of the community.
In times of need, we have assisted with medical bills for the pastor's wife and
some church members, and our commitment to pastoral care remains
unchanged.
PAKISTAN EVANGLISTS Kashif
Consistent financial assistance is provided to aid him in traveling for the village
ministry, including support for the sewing school, village school, and community
projects. We maintain regular communication to track the progress of all
initiatives and offer guidance.

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Section D Achievements and performance

KENYA

GSM continues to provide support to various pastors in Kenya by conducting Bible studies, offering spiritual guidance, and providing mentoring.

UGANDA PASTOR DENNIS

Pastor Denis and his wife have established a new church, with GSM providing financial assistance to acquire essential equipment such as a pulpit, Bibles, and microphones.

JAMAICA EARLY LEARNING

INTUITION SCHOOL

Following the GSM mission to Jamaica, we have assisted in creating a library for the children there. Our commitment to our efforts in Jamaica remains strong.

We are dedicated to fulfilling our Vision and Mission Statement through our involvement in these countries. We have witnessed the growth and positive impact of our work in all of these regions.

UNITED KINGDOM

We are deeply dedicated to our work here in the UK, where we provide pastoral care both within our communities and beyond. We assist individuals facing financial challenges, offer prayer support, mentoring, and practical social advice. Additionally, we hold weekly Bible studies, conduct home visits, and actively support churches through preaching and women’s ministry. While some activities take place in person, others utilise Zoom for connection. All interactions with overseas partners are conducted via Zoom.

Here are some of our objectives for 2025:

We plan to conduct workshops focused on self-esteem, money management, and discussion forums to develop essential life skills, both in the UK and internationally, catering to both men and women.

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Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit ~~—~~ Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about: • the chari ty’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); • how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; • investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ~~_L~~ Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) DL McDonald Doreen McDonald Full name(s) Roslyn Jerome Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee Trustee etc) Date 22/01/2025

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Charity Name No (if any) Global Support Ministry 1171145 Receipts and payments accounts For the period Period start date To from 4th April 2022 ~~ee ee ee~~

Period end date 3rd April 2023

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ £

Total funds Last year

		Unrestricted funds to the nearest	to the nearest	Restricted funds	Endowment funds		Total funds	Last year
		to the nearest £	to the nearest	to the nearest £	to the nearest £		to the nearest £	to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations		6,640			-		6,640	18,191
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*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	(Gross income for AR)	6,640		-	-		6,640	18,191
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total receipts* 6,640 - - 6,640 18,191 ~~——————~~
A3 Payments
Bank Charges		15		-	-		15	37
IT Software and Maintenance		204		-	-		204	156
Website Management		300		-	-		300	300
Stationary/ Postage		75		-	-		75	268
Computer				-	-		-	256
Charitable Activities		7,869			-		7,869	11,305
Travel Insurance				-	-		-	97
Accomodation								64
Tavel Expenses				-	-		-	814
Volunteers Expenses		1,300		-	-		1,300	1,180
**Sub total **		9,763		-	-		9,763	14,477
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - *Total payments* 9,763 - - 9,763 14,477 ~~——————~~
*Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*	- 3,123 - - - - 5,728 - - 2,605 - ~~=SS~~				- - - - - - 2,605	- - 2,605	- 5,728 - 2,605	3,714 - 2,014 5,728	3,714 - 2,014 5,728

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

18/01/2025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

			Unrestricted Restricted	Endowment
Categories	Details		funds funds	funds
			to nearest £ to nearest £	to nearest £
B1 Cash funds	2,605 - - - - - - - 2,605 - - *Total cash funds* Cash at Bank ~~—= ==~~
	(agree balances with receipts and payments	(agree balances with receipts and payments
	account(s))		OK OK	OK
			Unrestricted Restricted	Endowment
			funds funds	funds
	Details		to nearest £ to nearest £	to nearest £
B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - - Details ~~====~~ ~~===~~
	Details		Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional)	Current value (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~~aq~~
			Fund to which Amount due	When due
	Details		liability relates (optional)	(optional)
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities	- - - - - Date of approval Print Name Roslyn Jerome Doreen McDonald Signature 22/01/2025 22/01/2025 ~~a~~ Dl McDonald
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)	2			18/01/2025