Trustees’ annual report for the period
Period end Period start date 0 1 0 8 2 4 3 1 0 7 2 5 date Charity name Gideon Christian Ministries Charity No 1 1 9 7 1 3 2 (if any)
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 of 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) The primary focus has been to ensure that the charity’s facilities are available to the community to promote good relationships between the charity and the local community, and to serve as a Christian witness. Furthermore, we are offering a food bank to the community to help reduce the impact of rising living costs. |
| 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 considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. The trustees also consider the public benefits when making decisions and submit a report on how those benefits have been implemented. |
Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025
March 2026
Additional information (optional)
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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. |
Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025
March 2026
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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 at 6pm, and 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 event but relies on donations (Tithes/Offerings) from members to support its activities. To ensure the church could meet its outreach objectives, a vehicle was purchased. The outlay of £5947.25 reduced the balance of the church account at the end of the 2025 financial year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable. |
| Other |
| Financial Review Financial Review |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Donations have increased in the last financial year compared to the previous year. This is primarily due to increased member contributions. Evangelism continues to increase membership and to bring more people to Christ. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Trustee has reduced expenditures and has agreed in the short term to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds (if possible), equivalent to at least one month's expenditures that may arise from time to time. The restricted fund is retained to cover the church's expenditure for three months. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | The total amount in reserve is £1,700.00. |
Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025
March 2026
| Reasons for holding zero reserves | Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| 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 - 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 |
Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025
March 2026
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: | SORP reference |
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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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SORP reference Policies and procedures Para 1.51 adopted for the induction and training of trustees The charity’s organisational Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025
March 2026
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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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Mufutau Durowoju | Chair | Members | ||
| Afolawewo Olawoyin |
Trustee | Members | ||
| Adebukola Adedoyin |
Trustee | Members | ||
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March 2026
Reference and Administrative details (cont)
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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| N/A | N/A | |
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N/A | N/A | |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held None 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)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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March 2026
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
Other optional information
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Mufutau Durowoju
Position (eg Secretary, Chair
Chair, etc)
Date 30/4/2026
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Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025
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Gideon Christian Ministries (GCM)
Trustees Annual Report 2025
(1[st] August 2024 – 31[st] July 2025)
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 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 2024 - 31[st] July 2025
| Receipts | 2025 (£) |
2024 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithes & Offering - Donations | 10,866.85 | 6570.38 |
| Special Offering - Donations | 576.28 | 0.00 |
| Children Account - Donations | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Women Account - Donations | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Building Account - Donations | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Food Bank | 300.00 | 0.00 |
| Savings Interest | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Revenue | 11,166.85 | 6,570.38 |
Payments
| Payments | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Bank Service Charge ** | 10.30 | 0.00 | ||
| Charity | 220.00 | 750.00 | ||
| Church Vehicle | 5947.25 | 0.00 | ||
| Church Events | 550.00 | 700.00 | ||
| Church Items | 35.57 | 0.00 | ||
| Ministry Gifts | 150.00 | 150.00 | ||
| Music Instrument / Equipment | 56.99 | 516.39 | ||
| Office Supplies | 232.66 | 0.00 | ||
| Postage and Delivery | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Printing and Reproduction | 0.00 | 178.32 | ||
| Rent | 5720.04 | 5720.04 | ||
| Travel | 175.73 | 0.00 | ||
| Telephone | 266.84 | 237.66 | ||
| Website | 360.00 | 492.67 | ||
| ZOOM Conference Call | 189.48 | 187.08 | ||
| Total Expenses | 13914.86 | 8,910.68 | ||
| Net of Receipts/Payments | -2748.01 | -2,340.30 | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Cash Funds at the end of last year | £4,090.80 | £6,431.10 | ||
| Cash Fund this year-end | £2,814.79 | £4,090.80 |
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GCM Accounts (2024-2025)
31[st] March 2026
Registered Charity Number: 1197132
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (1[st] AUGUST 2024 – 31[st] JULY 2025)
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Unrestricted Funds (£) |
Restricted Funds (£) |
Total Funds (£) |
Unrestricted Funds (£) |
Restricted Funds (£) |
Total Funds (£) |
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| Petty Cash |
16.79 | 0.00 | 16.79 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 50.00 |
| Cash Account |
490.00 | 0.00 | 490.00 | 84.80 | 0.00 | 84.80 |
| Rent Deposit held |
400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 400.00 | 400.00 |
| Building Funds |
0.00 | 1700.00 | 1700.00 | 1865.20 | 1384.80 | 3250.00 |
| Food Bank |
300.00 | 0.00 | 300.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Women Account |
301.00 | 0.00 | 301.00 | 0.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Children Account |
7.00 | 0.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| TOTAL FUNDS |
1514.79 | 1700.00 | 3214.79 | 2000.00 | 2090.80 | 4090.80 |
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GCM Accounts (2024-2025)
31[st] March 2026
Registered Charity Number: 1197132
Signed on behalf of all the Trustees
Signature CHAIR (Gideon Christian Ministries)
MUFUTAU DUROWOJU
Print name
5[th] May 2025
Date
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GCM Accounts (2024-2025)
31[st] March 2026