INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL OUTREACH
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
“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?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IGLESIA NI CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST) | 1 | £3.0m |