DESTINY HOUSE INTERNATIONAL
The advancement of the Christian faith in the united kingdom and overseas by the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the preaching of the Word of God in accordance with the statement of fundamental truths of Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as approved by the general Council from time to time. Such other Charitable purpose as shall further the attainment.
Objects
The objects of the Church (¶the Objects÷) are for the benefit of the public:(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit;(b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit; and(c) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council form time to time may think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £25,563 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward from £161,833 to £134,946. The trustees describe the charity as being in a 'good, stable and positive position' with a 'continued and secure sense of expectation for the year ahead.'
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary income 22,109 Other income 36,371”
“The charity is looking to implement a policy to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Rev SIMON JEAN-MARIEchair
- Cion Morris
- Jennifer Boateng
- Rochelle Batende
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £76k | £89k |
| 31/03/2024 | £162k | £135k |
| 31/03/2023 | £270k | £398k |
| 31/03/2022 | £553k | £556k |
| 31/03/2021 | £289k | £272k |
Common questions
Is DESTINY HOUSE INTERNATIONAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £25,563 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds carried forward from £161,833 to £134,946. The trustees describe the charity as being in a 'good, stable and positive position' with a 'continued and secure sense of expectation for the year ahead.' Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DESTINY HOUSE INTERNATIONAL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DESTINY HOUSE INTERNATIONAL as a grant recipient include EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE), LONDON CATALYST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | FY2024 | £5k | Reading Room - Children's Book Writing Workshop |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £4k | Staffing and development costs for the welfare clinic, and health activities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2015 | £10k | The Ree-ding Room |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/11/2012 | £10k | Destiny Employability Enterprise Development (DEED) Project |