GILBERT DEYA MINISTRIES
To seek the advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the teachings of the word of God according to the bible and to educate people in the word of God, to help in the relief of poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a significant net expenditure of £731,050 for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted funds from £1,272,131 to £536,727. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to keep restricted reserves equivalent to three months of recurrent expenditure, though the document notes that the board is currently dysfunctional under the oversight of Interim Managers appointed by the Charity Commission.
What the accounts disclose
“No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.” — page 16
“it's our policy to maintain restricted reserves of not less than equivalent of three months recurrent expenditure.”
Charity Commission inquiry
“It was placed under inquiry in 2016, over concerns about its governance and financial management.”
“The regulator says that there have been several examples of misconduct and mismanagement by the charity’s trustees during the course of the inquiry, including financial transactions that ran counter to legal orders made by the Commission.”
“The charity is also in default of reporting requirements. Its accounts for the financial year ended December 2019 are over 140 days overdue. The charity’s previous three sets of annual accounts were filed late.”
Regulator actions
press release: The Charity Commission has appointed interim managers to Gilbert Deya Ministries, a registered charity based in South London.
press release: The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Gilbert Deya Ministries, registered charity number 1051722.
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- HANNAH OGUNJINMIchair
- JOSEPH OCHIENO
- KAREN OYANDA
- LUCY JALLOH
- SYLVESTER CONTEH
- VERA IMARHIAGBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £28k | £759k |
| 31/12/2023 | £84k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £103k | £272k |
| 31/12/2021 | £335k | £308k |
| 31/12/2020 | £123k | £208k |
Common questions
Is GILBERT DEYA MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a significant net expenditure of £731,050 for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted funds from £1,272,131 to £536,727. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to keep restricted reserves equivalent to three months of recurrent expenditure, though the document notes that the board is currently dysfunctional under the oversight of Interim Managers appointed by the Charity Commission. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by A D Williams & Co Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of GILBERT DEYA MINISTRIES earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £124k |
| THE FYRISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| THE MIDDLETON FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY
- POWER AND GLORY DAY MINISTRY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH
- THE C3 CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE
- NEW COVENANT MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILBERT DEYA MINISTRIES | £28k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF VICTORY | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POWER AND GLORY DAY MINISTRY | £234k | £42,697 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ARK OF GOD PARISH | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE C3 CHURCH | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH DORE | £403k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |