## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From: 1st August 2023 To: 31[st] July 2024**
**Charity name: Gideon Christian Ministries**
**Charity registration number: 1197132**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|**The purpose of Gideon Christian**
**Ministries is to enable as many people**
**as possible to worship and to become**
**members of the Christian community in**
**England and in such parts of the United**
**Kingdom or the world. GCM aims to**
**ensure that our services, worship,**
**teaching and events put faith into**
**practice through prayer, music and the**
**Holy Bible.**|
|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 activities that the charity**
**undertakes include providing Christian**
**education to any person, including**
**children, through:**
**- Preaching the Gospel**
**- Bible Study / Training of Disciples**
**- Radio and Television teachings**
**- Remote/Social Media teachings**
**through the internet**
**- Proselytise (Evangelism)**
**Following the COVID pandemic, the**
**primary focus has been to ensure that**
**the charity’s facilities are available to**
**those in the community to promote**
**good relationships between the charity**
**and the local community and as a**
**Christian witness.**
**Furthermore, we are offering a food**
**bank to the community to reduce the**
**impact of the increased cost of living.**|
|Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|**We can confirm that the trustees have**
**taken into account the guidance issued**
**by the Charity Commission on public**
**benefit. The trustees also consider the**
**benefits to the public when deciding and**|
**submit a report on how those benefits have been implemented.**
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|**Making a grant does not form a material**
**part of GCM’s charitable activity. The**
**organisation has not made any grants.**|
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|**Not applicable**|
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|**Church members voluntarily donate all**
**financial contributions to GCM.**
**Additionally, some members**
**donated food and gifts**
**to the food bank to alleviate the**
**increased costs on the community.**
**There are no external donors towards**
**the church’s activities.**|
|Other||**Not applicable.**|
## **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|**The charity's main achievements have**
**been its support of the community**
**during the cost-of-living crisis.**
**However, we have been unable to hold**
**any significant events due to budget**
**constraints.**
**These events are typically designed to**
**enhance the relationships between**
**children and parents in the community**
**through meaningful social interactions.**|
|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:|
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|Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|**GCM continues to promote the Christian**
**faith through the regular Church Service**
**on Sunday, Bible Study/Teaching every**
**Tuesday, Prayer meeting every day,**
**Evangelism every month.**
**GCM also offer food every week to**
**members and the community**|
|Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|**Due to our understanding of the**
**economic challenges in the community.**
**The church has not held a fundraising**
**activity but relies on donations**
**(Tithes/Offerings) made by members to**
**support the church’s activities.**|
|Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|**Not applicable.**|
|Other|||
## **Financial Review**
|Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|**Donations have reduced by**
**approximately 60% compared to the**
**previous year. This is primarily due to a**
**decline in membership numbers and the**
**fact that post-COVID attendance at the**
**church has decreased, as a significant**
**number of people now connect with the**
**church services via Zoom.**
**A programme to increase our**
**evangelism has started to increase the**
**number of members.**|
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|Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|**It is GCM policy to maintain a balance of**
**unrestricted funds (if possible), which**
**equates to at least six months of**
**unrestricted payments, equivalent to**
**£2,000.00, to cover emergency**
**expenditures that may arise from time to**
**time.**|
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|Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|**The balance of £2,090.80 in the**
**restricted fund is retained to cover the**|
|||**building rent and the Women and**
**Children Account deposits.**|
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|Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|**Not applicable**|
|Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|**None**|
|Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|**The continued reduction in membership**
**and a potential increase in expenditure.**|
## **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|**The principal source of funding is**
**donations by members in the form of;**
**- Tithes**
**- Offering and/or Special Offering**|
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|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|**Not applicable.**|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|**The following are the potential risks that**
**the church may encounter:**
-
**Continued reduction in the number**
**of members is having an impact on**
**the contributions/donations made to**
**the church**
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**An increase in rent or other**
**expenditure will reduce charitable**
**activities to the community**
-
**Legislative changes to charity**
**activities would have an impact on**
**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|**The method of appointing GCM**
**members is outlined in the GCM**
**Constitution.**|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g. unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|**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|**Any one member or minister of GCM, or**
**a minister of a church comprising the**
**body known as Evangelical or**
**Pentecostal churches, or a nominee of**
**such a minister, and those who are 16**
**years old or above, can be a Trustee.**
**When selecting individuals for**
**appointment as a trustee, the charity**
**considers the skills, knowledge, and**
**experience required for the effective**
**administration of the Church.**|
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## **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||
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|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|**Gideon Christian Ministries**|
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|Other name the charity uses|**GCM**|
|Registered charity number|**1197132**|
|Charity’s principal address|**8 St Andrews Mews, Dunsmure Road, London N16 5HX**|
## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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**body) entitled to**
**appoint trustee (if**
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||Mufutau Durowoju|Chair|16/10/22|Members|
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Olawoyin|Trustee|14/12/21|Members|
||Tola Omowunmi
Durowoju|Trustee|14/12/21|Members|
||Leanne Ezomo
Sankey|Trustee|14/12/21|Members|
||Adebukola
Adedoyin|Trustee|14/12/21|Members|
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets None 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)**
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## **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)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|||
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||Mufutau Durowoju||
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Chair||
||31/08/2024||
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## **Gideon Christian Ministries (GCM)**
## **Trustees Annual Report 2024**
# **(1[st] August 2023 – 31[st] July 2024)**
**Charity Name:** Gideon Christian Ministries (GCM)
**Registered Charity No:** 1197132
**Charity’s registered address:** 8 St Andrew’s Mews,
Dunsmure Road, Stamford Hill London N16 5HX
## **Charity Trustees**
## **Name**
## **Office**
## **Date appointed**
Mr Mufutau Durowoju Chair 16[th] October 2022 Mrs Afolawewo Modupe Olawoyin Secretary 14[th] December 2021 Mrs Leanne Ezomo Sankey Treasurer 14[th] December 2021 Mrs Tola Omowunmi Durowoju Trustee 14[th] December 2021 Ms Adebukola Adedoyin Trustee 14[th] December 2021
The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation) registered on 14[th] December 2021
## **OBJECTIVES**
## _**Summary of the objects of the charity as set out in the governing document.**_
The objects of the CIO are to advance the Christian Faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the Statement of beliefs (and practices) in the Schedule hereto in England and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit, through bible teaching, proselytising and give donations (financial or in kind).
Registered Charity Number: 1197132
## **GIDEON CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (GCM) ANNUAL ACCOUNT 1[st] August 2023 - 31[st] July 2024**
|**Receipts**|**2024**
**(£)**|**2023**
**(£)**|
|---|---|---|
|**Tithes & Offering - Donations**|6570.38|6598.49|
|**Special Offering - Donations**|0.00|0.00|
|**Children Account - Donations**|0.00|6.00|
|**Women Account - Donations**|0.00|608.98|
|**Building Account - Donations**|0.00|8795.72|
|**GIM TV Programme**|0.00|250.00|
|**Savings Interest**|0.00|52.37|
|**Total Revenue**|**6,570.38**|**16,311.56**|
## **Payments**
|**Payments**|||
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|**Bank Service Charge **|0.00|10.00|
|**Charity**|750.00|1250.00|
|**Church Vehicle**|0.00|265.00|
|**Church Events**|700.00|697.00|
|**Church Items**|0.00|0.00|
|**Ministry Gifts**|150.00|200.00|
|**GIM TV Programme**|0.00|250.00|
|**Music Instrument / Equipment**|516.39|1463.00|
|**Office Supplies**|0.00|179.4|
|**Postage and Delivery**|0.00|0.00|
|**Printing and Reproduction**|178.32|0.00|
|**Rent**|5720.04|5720.04|
|**Travel**|0.00|0.00|
|**Telephone**|237.66|265.24|
|**Website**|492.67|553.43|
|**ZOOM Conference Call**|187.08|177.48|
|**Total Expenses**|**8,910.68**|**11,030.59**|
|**Net of**
**Receipts/Payments**|**-£2,340.30**|**£5,280.97**|
||**2024**|**2023**|
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|**Cash Funds last year end**|**£6,431.10**|**£1,150.13**|
|**Cash Fund this year end**|**£4,090.80**|**£6,431.10**|
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## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (1[st] AUGUST 2023 – 31[st] JULY 2024)**
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**Funds**
**(£)**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Total**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Total**
**Funds**
**(£)**|
|**Petty**
**Cash**|50.00|0.00|50.00|50.00|0.00|50.00|
|**Cash**
**Account**|84.80|0.00|84.80|1675.10|0.00|1675.10|
|**Rent**
**Deposit**
**held**|0.00|400.00|400.00|0.00|400.00|400.00|
|**Building**
**Funds**|1865.20|1384.80|3250.00|0.00|4000.00|4000.00|
|**Women**
**Account**|0.00|300.00|300.00|0.00|300.00|300.00|
|**Children**
**Account**|0.00|6.00|6.00|0.00|6.00|6.00|
|**TOTAL**
**FUNDS**|**2000.00**|**2090.80**|**4090.80**|**1,725.10**|**4,706.00**|**6,431.10**|
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## **Signed on behalf of all the Trustees**
**Signature** CHAIR (Gideon Christian Ministries)
MUFUTAU DUROWOJU
**Print name**
25[th] August 2024
## **Date**
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