2025-03-31-accounts - Fishers Of Men Ministry

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025

Charity name: Fishers of Men Ministry

Charity registration number: 1189926

Objectives and Activities

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Summary of the purpose of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	Fishers of Men Ministry's purpose is to advance the Christian Religion for the benefit of the public. This is through but not exclusively the holding of prayer meetings, lectures, religious education classes, street evangelism, producing and/or distributing literature on the Christian Faith to enlighten others about the Christian Religion, providing pastoral care, and carrying out missionary and outreach work.
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	The public benefit from all the charity activities as all activities are open and targeted to the public. All activities are advertised through the charity website, by handing out leaflets, providing details on other allied organisations' websites, and use of social media. Weekly in-person church meetings, online and Home Group meetings are open to members of the public to attend. The Charity holds weekly 2-hour worship service which includes worship, teaching, communion and fellowship elements. The venue for the worship service is a rented room in a Charity run building in the Town Centre. This is a central and easily accessible space for the public. The in person weekly worship meeting started in March 2024 and so has been

in operation for just over a year in this report year. The average monthly cost of rent of the venue is two hundred and sixty-six pounds (£266). The sum of three thousand one hundred and ninety-one pounds (£3,191) was spent on rent in the financial year. The weekly biblical teachings at the worship meeting are on various aspects of the Christian faith and the aim is to enable personal development of everyone in attendance. The meetings are publicly advertised on the charity website and all our social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. There is no restriction whatsoever on who can attend the meeting. We have had the privilege to welcome and serve people from various social and economic backgrounds in our weekly fellowship meetings. The worship meetings have helped to advance Christian Religion to members of the public through religious education as well as through pastoral and practical supports. We also spent time together in fellowship, conversations and social outings after the meetings. Many people have been supported with advice, information and practical support to seek and maintain employment as well as to manage relationships. The public are educated through sound biblical teaching of the word of God. The sermons and messages are designed to help people of all age groups to understand biblical principles and apply them in their lives. The exhortation is for people to be the best version of themselves and also contribute positively to the society. Examples of such teachings are about loving God, loving others, responsibility to live in peace, honesty, integrity, etc. The fellowship meetings are widely advertised and so are accessible to many who attended the in-person meetings. The messages are always broadcast live on Facebook and that offers opportunities for others from far and wide to participate. The recorded

messages are also shared on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter (X). The Charity tries to produce high quality of service for the in-person attendees and those who joined us online. Snacks and refreshments are always provided for the meeting. A total of two hundred and twenty-eight pounds (£228.00) was spent on computer software to ensure that the weekly teachings online broadcasts are of high quality and accessible to the public. Charitable donations and welfare support through street outreaches. The Charity continue to recognise that preaching the Gospel on the street on a regular basis is a major benefit to the public. We have therefore supported two local outreaches that takes place once a week on a Saturday. The outreach activities provide opportunities for people to hear the good news of salvation, and many have made a commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour through the outreaches. We pray for individuals, local businesses, and we offer words of encouragement to all. We give out Christian literature, and Bibles to members of the public. Much of the Christian literature is sourced through other charities for free but we also spent a small amount in printing cost for the tracts we produced. Our street outreaches often include music, dance and worship which helps to bring joy to people passing by on the street. We provide light refreshments, hot drinks, fruits and other snacks on the outreach table and this is popular with members of the public. Pastoral care through the street Gospel outreaches, workplace fellowship meetings and welfare support of people’s individual needs is a weekly and core activity of the Charity. Members of the public are provided with both spiritual and emotional support and practical needs are met whenever we can. Many are supported to top up

their electricity or with groceries when required. It is therefore not surprising that a significant amount of the Charity expenditure, the sum of two thousand seven hundred and forty-six pounds (£2,746) was spent on charitable donations and welfare support to members of the public. A particular focus of our support is those suffering from homelessness or the threat of homelessness. They are supported in practical ways including the provision of food, energy top-up, blankets, clothing, and transportation. The numbers of those in such needs continue to increase in our communities. In addition to the local area, the preaching of the Christian Gospel was taken to different parts of the United Kingdom in collaboration with other evangelistic charities and network of organisations. Several cities benefited from the Gospel outreach such as Northampton, London, Oxford, Colchester, Sudbury and Norwich. As we shared the word of God in these cities, we also meet practical needs of the community. Our vision as a charity is to advance the Christian Religion for the benefit of the public in several countries of the world. Therefore, the charity continued to impact lives in international communities through social media sharing of messages, Christian outreaches and charitable activities. Following the evangelism mission to Nigeria undertaken in September 2023, we took an opportunity to support a local church congregation by partnering with them to provide a comfortable worship meeting place. This support was agreed on compassionate ground as the members congregate for worship in an un-completed building with no cover against the weather. A fundraising campaign was raised on behalf of the Church this year, and a total of one thousand six hundred and thirtytwo pounds (£1,632) was spent to provide a ceiling to the roof of the

		church. This means the congregation can shield from rain and sun when they meet for service. The plan is to continue to partner with this congregation for further development of their worship centre. There was no international travel in this year but transport and parking was still required for local and UK wide outreaches. Seven hundred and eighty pounds (£780) was spent on travel and parking to enable volunteers to attend places where our activities took place. A total of one hundred and seventy-four pounds (£174) was spent on volunteer meals during our charitable activities. This also shows a token of appreciation for the volunteer contribution.
A statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees have had sight of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, especially concerning the advancement of religion. All the Charity activities are regularly reviewed to ensure maximum public benefit requirements are met.

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Policy on grant-making	Para 1.38	Not applicable Grant-making is not currently a major aspect of the Charity.
Policy on social investment including program-related investment.	Para 1.38	Not applicable The Charity is not currently involved or interested in any investment.
The contribution made by volunteers.	Para 1.38	All activities of Fishers of Men Ministry are carried out by volunteers. All Trustees contribute ideas, knowledge, and skills in running various activities of the organisation. At least six other people have contributed regularly as volunteers to run the activities of the Charity. Areas of volunteer contributions include technical, equipment set up, website updates, taking photographs, video

recording, and other media productions. Others have participated in online and street preaching, distribution of leaflets, advertising, promotion, etc. The weekly worship service is supported by volunteers in preparation, set up and clearing up after the service. Trustees and other volunteers do not receive remuneration for their part in running the Ministry. Travel and car parking costs are paid for at the cost of seven hundred and eighty-six pounds (£786). A total of one hundred and seventy-four pounds (£174) was spent on volunteer meals during our charitable activities and when out on evangelistic outreaches as a token of appreciation. None Other

Achievements and Performance

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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	 We commenced our weekly in-person church meetings from March 2024. The 2- hour worship service includes worship, teaching, communion and fellowship elements. The venue for meeting is a rented room in a Charity run building in the Town Centre. This is a central and easily accessible space for the public. This provision has enabled us to ensure that we are open to more members of the public and that people can meet in a public accessible venue to benefit from the services provided. We have seen more people attending the services to benefit

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||| |---|---| |from the teaching, fellowship and| |practical support that we provide.| |The weekly teachings and| |fellowship are tailored to different| |aspects of the Christian faith and| |the aim is to enable personal| |development of everyone in| |attendance. The meetings are| |publicly advertised on the charity| |website and all our social media| |platforms such as Instagram,| |YouTube, and Twitter.| |The worship meetings have| |helped to advance Christian| |Religion to members of the public| |through religious education as| |well as through pastoral and| |practical supports.| |The public are educated through| |sound biblical teaching of the| |word of God. The sermons and| |messages are designed to help| |people of all age groups to| |understand biblical principles| |and apply them in their lives.| |Examples of such teachings are| |about loving God, loving others,| |responsibility to live in peace,| |honesty, integrity, etc.| |We have seen people develop| |weekly structure in attending| |regular meetings. Friendship| |have developed and people| |continue to support each other| |during the week. A sense of| |community is developed and| |social isolation is reduced.| ||We have consistent| |presence in the community| |through two weekly local gospel| |outreaches. This is because we| |recognise that preaching the| |Gospel on the street on a regular| |basis is a major benefit to the| |public. The outreach activities| |provide opportunities for people| |to hear the good news of| |salvation, and many have made a| |commitment to Jesus Christ as| |Lord and Saviour through the| |outreaches. We pray for| |individuals, local businesses, and| |we offer words of encouragement|

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to all. We give out Christian
literature, and Bibles to members
of the public. Our street
outreaches are usually
accompanied by music, dance
and worship which brings joy to
the street and people often joined
us to dance and create a fun
atmosphere.
Pastoral care through the street
Gospel outreaches continues to
be a core activity of the Charity.
Members of the public are
provided with both spiritual and
emotional support and practical
needs are met whenever we can
help.
A big part of our charity expenses
was spent on charitable
donations and welfare support to
members of the public that we
come across in our outreaches.
 The preaching of the
Christian Gospel was taken to
different parts of the United
Kingdom in collaboration with
other evangelistic charities and
network of organisations. Several
cities benefited from the Gospel
outreach such as Northampton,
London, Oxford, Colchester,
Sudbury and Norwich. As we
shared the word of God in these
cities, we also meet practical
needs of the community.
 Our vision as a charity is
to advance the Christian Religion
for the benefit of the public in
several countries of the world.
Therefore, the charity also
stepped into reaching
international communities during
this year. We continued sharing
online messages of weekly
sermon. We saw and took
available opportunities to expand
the charity reach to Nigeria.
We have supported a church
building project where the
members congregate for worship
in an un-completed building with
no cover against the weather. A
ceiling was provided so that the
congregation can be sheltered
from the weather.

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||| |---|---| ||We have continued to| |promote all our charitable| |activities on our website| |(fmministry.co.uk) and all our| |social media platforms;| |Facebook, YouTube, Instagram| |TikTok and Twitter.| |Google Analytics user location| |data for the reporting period| |shows that the website content| |was accessed from several| |countries around the world.| |The overview of the number of| |views, acquisitions and| |demographic data from the| |Google Analytic report is| |encouraging and shows a| |progressive increase in the| |audience reached by the Charity.| |The engagement from the public| |via email, WhatsApp chats and| |social media is a good indication| |that the message is reaching the| |people who needs it and they| |have been impacted in a positive| |way.| ||The Charity continues to| |broadcast weekly sermons on all| |our social media handles, and| |these have been viewed by many.| |For example, there are now| |almost 200 followers of the| |Ministry page on Facebook and| |similar numbers follow on| |Instagram.| |The increasingly wide audience| |and engagement with the Ministry| |content indicates that more| |people are benefiting from| |Christian faith-based teaching.| |The main series of teachings in| |the reporting year were on ‘Life in| |the Kingdom of God’ and the ‘Led| |of God’ and the feedback is that it| |was well received by the| |audience.| |The focus is on teaching| |Christian believers to understand| |their responsibility to live a| |lifestyle that adds positive| |contributions to others and the| |community. Our congregation| |and online audience have| |continued to grow in positive| |characters and more confident in| |adding values to the society.|

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 The Charity is engaged in the follow-up of new believers to help equip and build on the Christian faith. A weekly Zoom online session with new believers started in November 2020 and is still ongoing. People can attend both in-person and online. These sessions are to help new believers grow in faith and their Christian journey. We have also built a community of friendly support which means people can receive practical support through the week.  The Charity continues to support a workplace Christian Fellowship. This involves facilitating and coordinating a weekly staff fellowship meeting in a local authority. This offers spiritual, pastoral, and practical support to staff in the organisation. The support enables the staff to perform well at work and therefore contribute more positively to the organisation. The Charity is also working in collaboration with the London Christian Council Network (LCCN) which covers workplaces in all London Councils and Transform Work which covers all workplaces in the United Kingdom. The Charity can reach more workplace groups through the networking and collaboration with the other organisations. All the above activities have helped in progressing Fishers of Men Ministry's purpose to advance the Christian religion for the benefit of the public. We work actively with Christians to develop faith and Christian character, and we share the good news of the Gospel and the love of Christ with nonChristians at every available opportunity. The Charity is working with individuals and other organisations with a similar focus on advancing the Christian religion to be more effective in our charitable aims.

The Christian faith is based on love and compassion for people regardless of their faith. The Charity therefore identifies with this in providing spiritual, pastoral, and practical support to everyone regardless of their faith background.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	No objective targets have been set. The Charity activities are however monitored and there have been notable achievements towards the Charity purpose.
Performance of fundraising activities against the objectives set	Para 1.41	Specific fundraising activity was raised for supporting a church building project in Nigeria. A total of one thousand six hundred and thirty-two pounds (£1,632) was raised to provide a ceiling to the roof of the church.
Investment performance against objective	Para 1.41	Not applicable No investment activities or objectives have been set.
Other		None

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Financial period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025.  Expenses: On-going regular expenses are the rent for the 2-hour in person worship meeting at an average cost of £266 per

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||| |---|---| |month, subscriptions for maintaining the| |website domain at about £200 per Anum.| |The Trustees, who are the main regular| |donors, have increased their monthly| |giving to at least £500 to cover the on-| |going and regular expenses.| |All expenses are budgeted for within the| |available fund, and our policy is not to| |borrow or exceed our financial| |capability.| |Any additional expenses including| |charitable expenditures would be met by| |money left over after rent and| |subscription fees have been paid.| |Projects embarked on will only be| |possible through specific fund raising| |from the public.| |Expense scrutiny: Any expense above| |£500 and any international expense are| |discussed and agreed upon with all| |trustees.| |The Charity policy in dealing with| |Donors and Beneficiaries has been| |updated and up to date.| |The total expenses for the period| |01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025 was nine| |thousand and ten pounds (£9,010). This| |is slightly above what was spent in the| |previous year (£8393).| |The main expense categories are:| |Accommodation / Rent - 3,191| |Charitable Donations - 2,746| |Osogbo Church Project - 1,632| |Travel / Car Parking - 786| |Volunteer Meals - 174| |Web Hosting 201| |Computer software and Stationery - 228| |Miscellaneous - 52| |The expectation is that the Charity will| |continue to grow and will require more| |funds to fulfil its aims. But any project| |requiring finance will be funded by| |specific fundraising from members of| |the public.| ||Income:| |The Charity average monthly income| |through donations is about six hundred| |and thirty-five pounds (£635 / month).| |The total income for the financial year|

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		01/04/2024 – 31/03/2025 is seven thousand six hundred and nineteen pounds (£7,619). This is an increase from the previous year {£5,841} . This total income includes regular donations, and fundraising for church building project. As stated, the Charity will need to explore further opportunities to increase its income to meet future growth projections.  Gift Aid Fishers of Men Ministry is registered for Gift aid with HMRC and can claim 25% of eligible donations. The eligible gift aid was claimed for the financial year 2023-2024 and added to this year’s report: Gift Aid (2023 - 24) - £1307  Carry Forward The amount carried forward from the financial year 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2024 was two hundred and nine pounds (£209)  Balance The total balance of the account at the end of the financial period 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025 is therefore: Income (£7619) + Gift Aid (£1,307) + Carried Forward (£209) – Expenditure (9,010) = One hundred and twenty-five pounds only (£125.00).
A statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	There is no current policy to hold reserves
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	None
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	There is no uncertainty about the Fishers of Men Ministry’s ability to continue its work. All activities are carried out by volunteers, there is no investment risk, the currently agreed running cost is assured funding from the regular donors and trustees of the charity. There will be a need to undertake fundraising activities for new projects that the charity may want to embark.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The Charity’s principal sources of funds are private and public donations.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The Charity has not made any investment and is not looking to do so in any time soon.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	No identified un-mitigated risk currently facing the Charity.
Other		None

Structure, Governance, and Management

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated Organisation: Model Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charity Incorporated Organisation
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	A minimum of three (3) Trustees are to be appointed based on a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. Appointment of Trustees would be based on the identified skills, knowledge, and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity. No new Trustee was appointed during this reporting period.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	A Trustee Skills Audit was completed by the Charity and trustee Eligibility Declaration forms were signed by all current Trustees. No new Trustees were appointed during this reporting period. Appropriate policies and procedures for induction would be developed before the appointment of any new Trustee.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The Charity's purpose, activities, and resources are managed by a group of Trustees and led by the Chair of Trustees. This governing structure will be expanded as the Charity grows. The Charity works in collaboration with other organisations and networks with a similar purpose of advancing the Christian Religion.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	Not applicable
Other		None

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Fishers of Men Ministry
Other names the charity uses	FMM
Registered charity number	1189926
Charity’s principal address	56 Chalkpit Avenue Orpington BR5 3JL

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for the Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
whole year to appoint a trustee (if any)
Adesina Suleiman Chairman of
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2 Dominic Davis
3 Gertrude Suleiman
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for the whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

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

Not applicable

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

Other optional information

None

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
	Adesina Suleiman
	Chair of Trustee
	19/01/2025
	19/01/2025

	Charity Name	Charity Name	Charity Name	No (if any)	CC16a
	For the period from	Period start date 01/04/2024	To	Period end date 31/03/2025

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 7,619 1,307 8,926 - - - 8,926 2,746 3,191 1,632 786 174 201 228 52 9,010 - - 9,010 - 84 - 209 125	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 7,619 1,307 - - - - 8,926 - - - 8,926 2,746 3,191 1,632 786 174 201 287 52 9,010 - - - 9,010 - 84	Last year to the nearest £
Donations	7,619				-
Gift Aid(2023 - 24)	1,307
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~~*Sub total~~~~(Gross income for~~ AR)*	8,926				-

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Charitable Donations / Welfare Support	2,746				-
Accommodation / Rent	3,191
Osogbo Church Project	1,632
Travel / Car Parking	786				-
Volunteer Meals	174				-
Web Hosting	201				-
Computer software and Stationery	228
Miscellanneous	52				-
**Sub total **	9,010				-

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

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			Date of approval
		ADESINA SULEIMAN	19/01/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

20/01/2026