INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL OUTREACH
The objects are "the propagation of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, in particular by instruction in the doctrines and practices" specified in the Deed.The charity runs conferences and meetings in furtherance of the objects. Missions teams are organised to Ghana and other countries of the world. Other projects and events are organised by the charity in furtherance of the objects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing of resources of £27,569 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £418,322 to £387,936. Per the trustees' report, the charity held £369,698 in general reserves, with £357,390 tied up in fixed assets and only £12,308 in net current assets. The charity's reserves policy is to retain sufficient reserves to meet the needs of funds and ongoing projects, rather than a specific monetary or time-based target.
What the accounts disclose
“87% of income was derived from donations and Gift Aid”
“The charity's policy is to retain sufficient reserves to meet the needs of the funds and ongoing projects.” — page 5
“Jemima Marker, daughter of Kingsley Armstrong (trustee), received remuneration of £15,426 (2024 - £13,126) during the year in her role as administrator.” — page 13
“Jemima Marker, daughter of Kingsley Armstrong (trustee), received remuneration of £15,426 (2024 - £13,126) during the year in her role as administrator.” — page 13
“The Joshua Project, which is shown as a separate fund within restricted funds (note 12), supports one of the trustees (Rev K Armstrong) and his family, whose ministry is regarded by the other trustees as that of a missionary family. During the year, an amount of £20,783 (2024 - £21,897) was reimbursed to Rev Armstrong by the charity from this restricted fund for ministry expenses paid personally.” — page 13
“Jemima Marker, daughter of Kingsley Armstrong (trustee), received remuneration of £15,426 (2024 - £13,126) during the year in her role as administrator.” — page 13
“The Joshua Project, which is shown as a separate fund within restricted funds (note 12), supports one of the trustees (Rev K Armstrong) and his family, whose ministry is regarded by the other trustees as that of a missionary family. During the year, an amount of £20,783 (2024 - £21,897) was reimbursed to Rev Armstrong by the charity from this restricted fund for ministry expenses paid personally.” — page 13
Trustees
- Rev KINGSLEY NIXON ARMSTRONGchair
- REV ANDY PAGET
- Rev BENJAMIN STIRLING
- Rev JOHN ADDISON
- Rev Kelton Laird Black
- Rev MICHAEL SAFFERY
- Rev SIMON KING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £143k | £173k |
| 31/03/2024 | £135k | £157k |
| 31/03/2023 | £122k | £179k |
| 31/03/2022 | £155k | £183k |
| 31/03/2021 | £121k | £128k |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL OUTREACH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing of resources of £27,569 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £418,322 to £387,936. Per the trustees' report, the charity held £369,698 in general reserves, with £357,390 tied up in fixed assets and only £12,308 in net current assets. The charity's reserves policy is to retain sufficient reserves to meet the needs of funds and ongoing projects, rather than a specific monetary or time-based target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AWAKEN LOVE FOR AFRICA | 1 | £54k |
| FIELDSDENE TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, CARDIGAN | 1 | £22k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETERS YATELEY | 1 | £16k |
| THE LONGFORD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, CHORLEYWOOD | 1 | £9k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (GOSPEL GENERATION)
- CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (OUTREACH)
- ARK OF THE COVENANT PRAYER AND WORSHIP TABERNACLE
- POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BROMLEY CHURCH
- Grace Communion International
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL OUTREACH | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (GOSPEL GENERATION) | £177k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH (OUTREACH) | £412k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARK OF THE COVENANT PRAYER AND WORSHIP TABERNACLE | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BROMLEY CHURCH | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Grace Communion International | £454k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |