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 ||**SORP**
**reference**|| |---|---|---| |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)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||**SORP**
**reference**|| |---|---|---| |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 ||**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|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 ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||**SORP**
**reference**|| |---|---|---| |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||| |---|---|---| |||| |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| |---|---|---| |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: ||**SORP**
**reference**|| |---|---|---| |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:
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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
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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**
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(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.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: **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**| |---|---| |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** |1
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Gideon Christian Ministries – Trustees’ annual report for the period Aug 2024 – July 2025 March 2026 ## **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**| Page | 2 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**
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**Funds**
**(£)**|**Total**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**(£)**|**Total**
**Funds**
**(£)**| |**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**| Page | 3 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** Page | 4 GCM Accounts (2024-2025) 31[st] March 2026