Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Synergy International Ministries
Charity registration number: 1176667
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity is established to promote the Christian faith through establishing churches, holding praying meetings, teaching and preaching the gospel and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through evangelism among other things. |
| 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 |
We hold Sunday church services for worship, teaching and prayer. We hold midweek services to teach the word of God from the bible. We also hold prayer meeting to pray and to exhort the members. We undertake missionary work and establish new churches to promote the faith. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are aware of the importance of public benefit as outlined in the charity commission’s guidelines and adheres to that. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers have contributed to checking on the wellbeing of the members and supporting with collecting |
food and other items for those who need them.
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 | In the past year, the charity has continued to hold virtual services regularly on zoom and other conference call services to encourage the membership through bible studies, worship services and prayer sessions. The charity has also followed up its members through phone calls offering counselling and support when needed. The charity has also organised youth meeting to train and mentor young people. In addition to the above the charity has engaged in missionary work overseas where the gospel was preached leading to the planting of new churches and the support of already existing churches abroad. The charity has also visited schools overseas to share good practice and to train the staff of schools in developing nations. The charity has also supported children with basic needs through partnership with other churches. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As far as our objectives are concerned we are on track and continue to promote the Christian faith. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | In terms of fundraising, our main source has been through the offerings and donations by the members to further the preaching of the gospel. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Currently, our investment has been in the lives of people through teaching and holding meetings to train and equip members to carry out soul winning which is at the heart of Christianity. |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The last year has been quite challenging for the whole world due to the pandemic however we have adapted to virtual meetings and the members of the church have continued to support the objectives of the church through attendance and by volunteering. The financial position of the church was good and this enabled us to do missions. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We aim to be able to have a minimum amount of funds in our bank account to be able afford rents and still be operational. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | We aim to always have a minimum of £1000 in our bank accounts. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As good stewards of resources we think it is appropriate not to spend every money received because of the uncertainty of the future. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Currently we are not in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We hope and pray to continue to serve and promote the Christian faith as long as the Lord gives the strength and the ability to do so. |
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 | Our main source of funding comes from members of the church who identify and support the vision of the church and the objectives and aims of the church. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Our investment is in the lives of people through teaching and training in the word of God and we aim to see the transformation in the lives of the people and our communities by acts of kindness and love and social cohesion. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Currently there are no major risks facing the charity. |
| 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 | Trust deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | We are incorporated as a CIO |
| 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 | Currently, the trustees are appointed to serve from among the members of the church who share the visions, objectives and goals of the church. The appointment is made based on the provisions of the constitution with input from the leadership of the church. |
| 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 | Currently serving trustees are exposed to the publications of the Charity Commission and in-house training by the leadership of the church. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The organisational structure of the church is work in progress. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | We have a working relationship with other churches locally and internationally. |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Synergy International Ministries |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | SIM: HOUSE OF PRAYER AND THE WORD OF GOD. |
| Registered charity number | 1176667 |
| Charity’s principal address | 133 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Essex RM9 5RR |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gilbert Gbedawo |
Chairperson | Pastoral Team/Leadership | ||
| Mrs Felicia Gbedawo |
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– 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| NOT APPLICABLE | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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) GGbedawo Full name(s) Gilbert Gbedawo Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 31/10/2025
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Charity Name No (if any)
SYNERGY INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES 1176667
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/01/2024 31/12/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
£
A1 Receipts
Tithes and offering 9,957 - - 9,957 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
- - 9,957 -
AR) [ 9,957 ]
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 9,957 - - 9,957 -
A3 Payments
Office expenses and consumables 8,971 - - 8,971 -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total [ 8,971 ] - - 8,971 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 8,971 - - 8,971 -
Net of receipts/(payments) 986 - - 986 -
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 986 - - 986 -
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
31/10/2025
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at | the end of the period | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Bank Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 1,848 - - - - - 1,848 - Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
31/10/2025
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