Goshen Ministries N.I
My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory Phil 4v19
Annual Trustees Report
Goshen Ministries
Northern Ireland Charity Number: 00191874
Financial Year: January 2024 – December 2024
Notification of change:
Committee Member name : Ms. Joyce Kerr to Mrs. Joyce Chamah
Report completed by: Joyce Chamah
Public Benefit of your Organisation
The direct benefits include the relief of poverty, which will reduce the level of hunger, homelessness and avoidable ill health/disease experienced by the beneficiaries in Kenya and any areas Goshen works with in the future.
Further benefits include the spreading of the Christian Religion which will promote an improved moral & spiritual framework for beneficiaries and help them to become members who contribute to their community.
The benefits are mostly for those children who are supported in Goshen families where there is support for the children and care givers on an ongoing basis.
The Educational programme is also of immense benefit to children and adults who continue to be sponsored through school, college and trade school.
Provision of food to homeless people, including street children and funding assistance to programmes that provide this throughout the year.
Goshen Ministries are in constant contact with the programmes we run and members of Management Committee visit these projects various times throughout the year to offer training, support and monitor how donations practically benefit those in need.
The Chairperson once again had online meetings each week with the Team in Kenya to oversee, guide and support the work in Kenya and had several trips throughout the year.
There is no harm arising from the purposes as we follow health and safety legislation and also function with sensitivity to cultural preferences while offering a holistic supportive framework to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries of the Organisation
Our beneficiaries are
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everyone who attends our meetings where the Word of God is taught
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children and young people who are on the streets
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women who are struggling with parenting, financial burdens, abuse and life issues
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families who cannot support themselves
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Children who were able to remain with their siblings together in one home
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families who need temporary help
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local villages and other organisations
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adults volunteering in Goshen Ministries
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students who are sponsored in education
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the sick who receive medical treatment
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young people who are support through college or trade school.
There is no private benefit flowing from our purposes.
What your Organisation Does
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➢ Preaching and teaching the Bible, Word of God, in Ireland, Africa and wherever and however the Management Committee finds possible.
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➢ Purchasing, creating and distributing Bibles and other Christian materials.
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➢ Providing financial assistance to those who are struggling with educational fees or boarding costs and providing assistance for teacher training.
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➢ Building family homes for orphaned or vulnerable children to be absorbed into already existing families and supporting them until the family become self-sufficient.
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➢ Building homes suitable for the homeless and financially supporting them until such times as they can live independently.
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➢ Creating or supporting already existing feeding programmes for street children or others affected by poverty.
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➢ Reaching out to the sick and providing emergency care if necessary.
Northern Ireland
We continued having Goshen Nights at our Base where we had guest speakers, team nights and training nights.
As a team we attended several leadership events where it was great to move in unity with other ministries and national works.
It was an honour to be able to share in our churches about the work of Goshen Ministries and to receive new partners for our children.
Kenya
Throughout the year Patricia Otieno became more and more settled with her family in Kenya while still having to return to N.Ireland due to her visa status which will be changed in the near future.
Joyce Kerr legally married Mr. Martin Mito Chamah but still needs to return to N.Ireland, also due to visa status while a Dependency Pass is being processed. Martin was able to absorb children into his family and help was hired to assist with them. Lomamo foundation continued to assist us with Brighton Odhiambo’s care until sadly he passed away. We helped the family by paying the remaining hospital bills, mortuary bills and purchasing a coffin. We took care of the three sisters until the burial was finished. This was a very difficult time for Goshen family but we were honoured to have Brighton a high quality of life and love in his last months. He died smiling being loved by many.
We had no one officially accompany Joyce or Patricia this year on trips
We continue to make and maintain connections with Christians who are doing mission work.
We continue to encourage good family relations between the children we support and their parents. It is obvious that barriers are being broken down and relationships are being mended. It is important to emphasise that we are not there to break up families but to support them as much as possible.
We thank God for another year of all school fees being paid and college fees being finalised for our students.
The massive gift of new chairs and tables as well as a new floor for the hall at Shalom family home has made a great difference. It was much better for children’s church, kids’ club and team meetings as well as meal times.
The children also enjoyed a visit to the swimming pool thanks to fund-raising as well as a wonderful Easter and Christmas treat along with their Christmas gifts. Our Junior Secondary School children also received new desks and chairs thanks to another fund-raiser.
The two young men finished their trade course of mechanic and carpentry and we are doing a trial run for the carpenter to try a village business so we rented a unit for him.
The Goshen Community Programmes continued throughout the year.
Our team completed a course called Keys to Freedom which provides tools to deal with emotional trauma.
One of our girls gave birth to a beautiful healthy boy and we give thanks that she chose life for her son and is now being supported in our family and will attend college next year.
Impact
The impact of the work accomplished throughout another year continues to achieve our goals as
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people heard the Gospel of Christianity and some came to Christ while others were built up and encouraged.
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groups of people, here and in Kenya received Biblical training and teaching.
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the importance of family was maintain when some families were reunited with their children and other family connections were restored.
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financial burdens were eased in many different situations by donations, payment of medical fees, transport, education fees or business start-ups.
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children received education who would not otherwise be in school.
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young people, children and adults are overcoming their traumatic past with their character, behaviour, mental and emotional health really improving.
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village schools were supported by the enrolment of more children and fee payment.
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local village businesses were boosted by the purchasing of furniture etc. from the independent craftsmen rather than the big city wholesalers.
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villagers received income support as we buy supplies from the market etc.
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the overall moral of the villages are being boosted by the programmes we run as we are raising children/young people to be better members of their own society and training them how to give back.
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many people who have donated, contributed to the work have been so encouraged by the fact that together we can make a difference, it gives everyone a sense of significance and purpose.
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Networking with other ministries and charities has promoted togetherness and unity.
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Children were able to remain with their siblings together in one home even though there were no responsible parents to care for them.
Future plans
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To establish a plan of establishing ongoing care of children in Kenya in adherence to the recent changes in Kenya Child Care Lae.
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To create connections with Christian based Secondary Schools in Kenya for us to send our children to.
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To enlist strong, professional workers in Kenya.
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To create more families in kenya
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To encourage our older young people in their independence.
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To create plans of care for those who are ready to transition into independent living.
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to create a proposal for the Kenyan Social Services
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to establish a permanent office and Base in Nyahera, Kenya
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to create a newsletter to update partners of the work.
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To get further training in line with our work with the children/young people.
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To have a team of intercessors.
These are the members who served this year with Martin Mito Chamah continuing to be an Advisor.
| Advisor. | |
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| Committee member | Position (if applicable) |
| Joyce Chamah | Chairperson |
| Ruth Gage | Vice Chairperson |
| Patricia Wright/Otieno | Secretary |
| Amy Anderson | Treasurer |
| Margaret Johnston | |
| Thomas Todd | Advisor |
Financial Report: Incoming
Financial Report: Outgoing g E
Methods of Payments
Goshen Ministries receipts include payments via:
Cash Deposit
Card Payments via SumUp card machines
Cheques
PayPal
Monies received through the above methods are deposited directly into Goshen’s Business Bank Account with Santander.
Goshen Ministries outgoing payments are made by:
Direct Debit
Cheques
PayPal
Western Union
Monies sent through the above methods come from Goshen’s Business Bank Account with Santander.
Trustees' Indemnity Insurance
No charitable funds have been used to purchase insurance to indemnify the Trustees against the consequences of any neglect or default on their part.
Accounting Policies
Section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 permits a charity to prepare a receipts and payments account and a statement of assets and liabilities where gross income in the financial year does not exceed £250,000, therefore receipts and payments accounts has been prepared and presented for the year ended December 31st 2024. Bank Interest is included in the Operating Cost category. All income is recorded when received. All Expenditure is recorded when paid.
Cheques not cleared at bank at 31st December 2024
At 31st December 2024 there were no cheques or Direct Debit payments issued by the Charity which had not cleared at the bank.
Stock
At January 1[st] 2024 Goshen Ministries held a stock of miscellaneous items including books, clothes, and electronic devices in three Charity Shops.
As of December 31st 2024 Goshen Ministries held a stock of miscellaneous items including books, clothes, and electronic devices in two separate Charity Shops.
Report Completed by: Joyce Kerr (Chairperson)
Signed:
Date: 01-10-2025
Independent examiner’s report to the charity trustees of Goshen Ministries, NI.
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st ] December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 – 8.
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Name: Naomi M Todd
Relevant professional qualification or body: SEN Teaching Asst. (EA, Northern Ireland) Address: 38 Grove Road, Kells, Ballymena, BT42 3LR
Date: 4th Oct 2025