GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES
Advancing the Christian religion through TV, radio, internet, publishing, seminars, one to one and small group counselling and teaching including church planting, training and equipping increasing all distribution platforms globally and the provision of training and equipping resources.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £11,362,380, supported by a net income surplus of £1,667,619 for the year. The trustees report that the charity is able to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. However, the trustees note that global broadcast TV trends are mostly to the downside and that a primary sponsor, Trinity Broadcasting Network, has ceased sponsorship from December 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“two members of staff (2024 — nil) received remuneration between £70,000 and £80,000 and no members of staff (2024 - 1) received remuneration between £60,000 and £70,000.” — page 20
“two members of staff (2024 — nil) received remuneration between £70,000 and £80,000 and no members of staff (2024 - 1) received remuneration between £60,000 and £70,000.” — page 20
“Contribution used to help meet operating commitments 4,629,296” — page 18
“The Trustees have agreed a reserves policy that requires reserves be maintained at a level which ensures that Governance Ministries core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty.” — page 4
“Mr R Fleming received payment during the year for consultancy services invoiced as permitted by the Trust Deed and subsequent Supplemental Deed. The annual cost for these services was £90,000, (2024 - £90,000) net of VAT, invoiced monthly.” — page 19
“The Charity purchased equipment and IT support from Ceries Technology Ltd, a company controlled by M R Anuwe, one of the Trustees. This is carried out at market value and purchases totalling £121,206 (2024 - £132,642) were made in the year. At the year end, £7,231 (gross) (2024 - £30,905) was outstanding.” — page 5
“Governance Ministries Charity owns 100% of the share capital in Governance Ministries Ltd, Governance Ministries 2 Ltd and TBN UK Limited.” — page 21
In the news
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 04/04/2025)
Trustees
- MR R A FLEMINGchair
- KEITH CHARLES TRIPP
- MR S MALLISON-JONES
- Mayomi Raphael Anuwe
- Penny Seward
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | £7.6m | £6.0m |
| 04/04/2024 | £7.8m | £6.6m |
| 04/04/2023 | £8.9m | £8.1m |
| 04/04/2022 | £8.4m | £6.8m |
| 04/04/2021 | £7.4m | £6.1m |
Common questions
Is GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £11,362,380, supported by a net income surplus of £1,667,619 for the year. The trustees report that the charity is able to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified. However, the trustees note that global broadcast TV trends are mostly to the downside and that a primary sponsor, Trinity Broadcasting Network, has ceased sponsorship from December 2024. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by McCabe Ford Williams.
What does the highest-paid employee of GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CITY CHURCH ( CAMBRIDGE ) | 1 | £72k |
| KINGSGATE CHURCH TRUST | 1 | £59k |
| LIFE CHURCH (CENTRAL ENGLAND) | 1 | £54k |
| AYLSHAM COMMUNITY CHURCH | 1 | £27k |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH (NORTH LONDON) | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- FULLNESS OF CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF TRUTH
- GENERATIONS OF GOD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL UK
- JESUS REIGNS MINISTRIES - UK
- CHOSEN CHURCH MINISTRIES
- HEBRON CHRISTIAN FAITH MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVERNANCE MINISTRIES | £7.6m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| FULLNESS OF CHRIST FOR ALL NATIONS | £291k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, CITY OF TRUTH | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GENERATIONS OF GOD CHURCH INTERNATIONAL UK | £273k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JESUS REIGNS MINISTRIES - UK | £433k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHOSEN CHURCH MINISTRIES | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |