DMDM Trustees Annual Report
Charity Name:
DEVINE MIRACLE DIVERSITY MINISTRIES
Charity number:
1201105
Reporting period: Financial year end: 31 August 2024
Trustees:
Rev Dr. Samuel Asante (Founder)
Ms. Benedicta Korkor Yeboah (Secretary)
Mr. Frederick Parker Longdon (Primary Administrator)
Purpose and Activities: DEVINE MIRACLE DIVERSITY MINISTRIES, as a Christian church community, is committed to, first and foremost, serving the local community through various charitable initiatives.
Our objectives include providing food and shelter to those in need, supporting vulnerable people in the local community and promoting spiritual growth. We will achieve these goals through food drives, volunteer outreach programs, and partnerships with local organisations, guided by our values of compassion, empathy, and service."
Summary of the Year: In the financial year 2023-2024
The church was unsuccessful in its search for premises for its ministry. As a result the church held an online outreach to its small community comprised of a few family and friends to share the word.
Achievements and Activities:
As a new ministry with limited membership, DMDM’s small community in the past year has grown spiritually and we are beginning to see a revival amongst our families and friends and are yet beginning to reach out to people in the community
Financial Review:
The ministry during this period did not engage in any fundraising activities. We had no overheads nor any major expenditure.
Our hope and prayer is that as the ministry grows and the need arises, we shall begin receiving some form of financial donations.
Once that becomes necessary then the ministry will be in a position to present the church's financial statements (e.g., Receipts and Payments accounts and or an Income and Expenditure Account).
Reserves Policy:
As stated above, the church has not been in receipt of any funds so unable to present a statement in alignment with our reserve policy. Once we start accepting donations and/or raising funds, we shall present a statement of the reserves policy and how it aligns with the church's financial needs.
Gift Aid and Grants:
We refer to the above declaration of not being in receipt of any funds during this period so therefore, there has not been any claims for Gift Aid or grants received during the year.
Assets and Liabilities:
DMDM has purchased some instruments (drums, keyboards and congas) in preparation for commencement of its church services.
Risk Assessment:
DMDM has a risk assessment policy, but as we had no premises and hadn’t commenced services, it has not been in operation yet.
Safeguarding: DMDM has a safeguarding policy in place with measures to be taken in the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Looking Ahead:
Premises: we are in the process of acquiring/renting a premises to be used for our church services.
Community Outreach: DMDM looks forward to introducing a food bank service with donations from members to support vulnerable populations.
Youth Development: DMDM will launch mentorship programs and Bible study groups for young people.
Pastoral Care: we hope to introduce a counselling services and visitation programs for members.
Worship and Spiritual Growth: DMDM will introduce a worship service and prayer expand its groups.