GATEWAY MINISTRIES
Gateway Ministries has established a Christian Local Assembly for the spiritual, material and physical benefit of its members. It offers counselling and outreaches for the benefit of the community in Dartford.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £888,403, which the trustees confirm meets and exceeds their policy target of 3 to 6 months of expenditure. The charity reports a net income surplus of £172,221 for the year, funded primarily by voluntary donations, and the auditors issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the expenditure.” — page 10
“In the year under review, the sum of £53,856 was paid as lease rental to Citywall Associates Limited for the use of the worship centre on 10 Kennet Road, Crayford. DA1 4QN. Citywall Associates is the lessor of the property under an operating lease arrangement. It is however worth mentioning that a director of the lessor, Pastor Eddie Iduoze, is also the Minister-in-charge of Gateway Ministries.” — page 9
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05188561
Company officers (Companies House)
- ONOLAJA, Samuel Olatubosun on trustee list
- ADEWUMI, Ade Oluwatundemilade on trustee list
- OMOLE, Samson Okiama on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- ADE ADEWUMI
- Samson Okiama Omole
- Samuel Olatubosun Onolaja
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
| 31/07/2023 | £896k | £968k |
| 31/07/2022 | £830k | £758k |
| 31/07/2021 | £699k | £473k |
Common questions
Is GATEWAY MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £888,403, which the trustees confirm meets and exceeds their policy target of 3 to 6 months of expenditure. The charity reports a net income surplus of £172,221 for the year, funded primarily by voluntary donations, and the auditors issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Bayar Hughes & Co Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £13k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| EASTGATE (KENT) LTD | 1 | £6k |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | 1 | £3k |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- GATEWAY CHURCH
- HEAVEN'S GATEWAY MINISTRIES (SOLUTION GROUND)
- DARTFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH
- GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON
- THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE
- THE GATE CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY MINISTRIES | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY CHURCH | £411k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| HEAVEN'S GATEWAY MINISTRIES (SOLUTION GROUND) | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DARTFORD COMMUNITY CHURCH | £358k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON | £545k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GATEWAY CHURCH - NEWCASTLE | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |