Charity Accounts

Fire Ministries International

Scottish Charity (SCIO) – SC046412

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the accounting period

6th April 2020 – 5th April 2021

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 5th April 2021

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2021.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name

Fire Ministries International

Charity Number

SC046412

Address

25 Hawthorn Avenue, Coalsnaughton, Clackmannan FK13 6LA

Current Trustees

Malcolm Sim               Chair/Convenor

Alyson Sim                  Treasurer and Secretary

Eve Galbraith

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). Registered in its current legal form on 15th March 2016, the charity was previously run as unincorporated association but changed its legal form to a SCIO. The assets of the unincorporated association transferred to the SCIO on the 16th March 2016. It has a single tier structure and as such, the trustees are the members of the charity.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of thirteen trustees.

Objectives and Activities

Charitable purposes

To advance religion, to advance education and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, locally, nationally and internationally.

Activities

The charity offers culturally relevant spiritual expressions of Christianity to the public, in coffee shops, church halls and community centres. The charity held public events where people gathered to worship, explore their faith, receive free stress relief, and learn keys for living a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle and to receive teaching on spiritual and moral education. These activities happened in various locations throughout the UK. The spiritual expressions offered by the organisation are open to all members of the public.

Many members of the public have come and explored their beliefs in a welcoming environment. Many have returned repeatedly to have experiential encounters with the God of the Bible, while receiving relief from stressful situations. Many of whom have been met with the love and kindness shown by those in the Christian faith.

Achievements and Performance

As for many this year the COVID-19 pandemic has placed numerous constrains on the charity, as all travelling and teaching face to face was impossible. However, we, like many others have turned to the internet to continue our on-going work, both nationally and internationally.

The short daily teachings are continuing to be well received and these have given much needed encouragement to those self-isolating. There has been continued uptake and interest in the short daily teachings, released, into the UK and Ireland, along with Canada, USA, Virgin Islands, Brazil, Liberia, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Kenya and India to mention just a few. Connections to various parts of Asia e.g. Singapore, South Korea, are continuing to grow. Several of those from other countries have been translating these teachings into their own languages and distributing them to others. Invitations to teach in all of these nations are constantly arriving, we continue to meet these needs via the internet, as the pandemic and costs continue to hinder us from going to so many nations.

An increase in the charity’s audience has also occurred nationally.  Again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been limited face to face encounters with the internet and its various Apps allowing us to stay in touch, and continue to grow in our influence and to deliver education in accordance with Christian principles, including spiritual and moral education.

Financial Review

Our main source of funding is donations and offerings. As can be seen from the financial statement, our financial holdings over this period have remained almost the same. We have as a charity been able to provide more for those in need this year, showing the furtherance of our charity aims, particularly to the community.

Plans for the future period

The trustees intend to restart events where members of the public can worship and be educated on the Christian faith, as well as running training events where people can receive spiritual and moral education in accordance with Christian principles.  We will again run interactive workshops where members of the public can acquire useful skills.

There are increased invitations to train in other areas of the UK. Also, in accordance with Christian principles, we are expanding our online training/teaching for which we already have an audience.

Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year 6^th April 2020 to 5^th April 2021

Fire Ministries International

Scottish Charity (SCIO) – SC046412

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the accounting period

6th April 2019 – 5th April 2020

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 5th April 2020

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2020.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name

Fire Ministries International

Charity Number

SC046412

Address

25 Hawthorn Avenue, Coalsnaughton, Clackmannan FK13 6LA

Current Trustees

Malcolm Sim               Chair/Convenor

Alyson Sim                  Treasurer and Secretary

Eve Galbraith

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). Registered in its current legal form on 15th March 2016, the charity was previously run as unincorporated association but changed its legal form to a SCIO. The assets of the unincorporated association transferred to the SCIO on the 16th March 2016. It has a single tier structure and as such, the trustees are the members of the charity.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of thirteen trustees.

Objectives and Activities

Charitable purposes

To advance religion, to advance education and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, locally, nationally and internationally.

Activities

The charity offers culturally relevant spiritual expressions of Christianity to the public, in coffee shops, church halls and community centres. The charity held public events where people gathered to worship, explore their faith, receive free stress relief, and learn keys for living a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle and to receive teaching on spiritual and moral education. These activities happened in various locations throughout the UK. The spiritual expressions offered by the organisation are open to all members of the public.

Many members of the public have come and explored their beliefs in a welcoming environment. Many have returned repeatedly to have experiential encounters with the God of the Bible, while receiving relief from stressful situations. Many of whom have been met with the love and kindness shown by those in the Christian faith.

Achievements and Performance

There has been continued uptake and interest in the short daily teachings, released, into the UK and Ireland, along with Canada, USA, Virgin Islands, Brazil, Liberia, Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Kenya and India to mention just a few. Connections to various parts of Asia e.g. Singapore, South Korea, are continuing to grow. Several of those from other countries have been translating these teachings into their own languages and distributing them to others. Invitations to teach in all of these nations are constantly arriving. We are meeting this need via the internet, as costs prohibit us from going to so many nations. The charity is responding to the increased international interest.

An increase in the charity’s audience has also occurred nationally. There have been new opportunities locally as a result of the developing contacts and relationships in and around our new location in Stirling. We anticipate further doors opening as we become more embedded and known within the area. There has also been an increase of opportunities nationally which has necessitated travel to deliver education in accordance with Christian principles, including spiritual and moral education.

Financial Review

Our main source of funding is donations and offerings. As can be seen from the financial statement, our financial holdings over this period have increased, showing the furtherance of our charity aims, particularly to the international community.

Plans for the future period

The trustees intend to continue to run events where members of the public can worship and be educated on the Christian faith, as well as running training events where people can receive spiritual and moral education in accordance with Christian principles.  We will continue to run interactive workshops where members of the public can acquire useful skills.

There are increased invitations to train in other areas of the UK. Also, in accordance with Christian principles, we are developing our online training/teaching for which we already have an audience.

Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year 6^th April 2019 to 5^th April 2020

Fire Ministries International

Scottish Charity (SCIO) – SC046412

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the accounting period

6th April 2018 – 5th April 2019

Trustees’ Annual Report

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2019.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name

Fire Ministries International

Charity Number

SC046412

Address

25 Hawthorn Avenue, Coalsnaughton, Clackmannan FK13 6LA

Current Trustees

Malcolm Sim               Chair/Convenor

Alyson Sim                  Treasurer and Secretary

Eve Galbraith

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). Registered in its current legal form on 15th March 2016, the charity was previously run as unincorporated association but changed its legal form to a SCIO. The assets of the unincorporated association transferred to the SCIO on the 16th March 2016. It has a single tier structure and as such, the trustees are the members of the charity.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of thirteen trustees.

Objectives and Activities

Charitable purposes

To advance religion, to advance education and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, locally, nationally and internationally.

Activities

The charity offers culturally relevant spiritual expressions of Christianity to the public, in coffee shops, church halls and community centres. The charity held public events where people can worship, explore their faith, receive free stress relief, learn keys for living a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle and receive teaching on spiritual and moral education. These activities happen in various locations throughout the UK. The spiritual expressions offered by the organisation are open to all members of the public.

Many members of the public have come and explored their beliefs in a welcoming environment. Many have returned repeatedly to have experiential encounters with the God of the Bible, while receiving relief from stressful situations. Many of whom have been met with the love and kindness shown by those in the Christian faith.

Achievements and Performance

There is a continuing increase of interest in the short daily teachings, which we release, into the UK and Ireland, along with Canada, USA, Virgin Islands, Brazil, Liberia, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Kenya and India to mention just a few. Interestingly, connections to various parts of Asia e.g. Singapore, South Korea, have now been established. Invitations to teach in all of these nations are constantly arriving. We are meeting this need via the internet, as costs prohibit us from going to so many nations. The charity is responding to the increased international interest.

An increase in the charity’s audience has also occurred nationally.There have been new opportunities locally as a result of the developing contacts and relationships in and around our new location in Stirling. We anticipate further doors opening as we become more embedded and known within the area. There has also been an increase of opportunities nationally which has necessitated travel to deliver education in accordance with Christian principles, including spiritual and moral education.

Financial Review

Our main source of funding is donations and offerings. As can be seen from the financial statement, our financial holdings over this last year, dropped due to one-off purchases of new equipment for video and editing for our online teaching.

Plans for the future period

The trustees intend to continue to run events where members of the public can worship and be educated on the Christian faith, as well as running training events where people can receive spiritual and moral education in accordance with Christian principles.  We will continue to run interactive workshops where members of the public can acquire useful skills.

There are increased invitations to train in other areas of the UK. Also, in accordance with Christian principles, we are developing our online training/teaching for which we already have an audience.

Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year 6^th April 2018 to 5^th April 2019

Fire Ministries International

Scottish Charity (SCIO) – SC046412

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the accounting period

6th April 2017 – 5th April 2018

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 5th April 2018

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2018.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name

Fire Ministries International

Charity Number

SC046412

Address

25 Hawthorn Avenue, Coalsnaughton, Clackmannan FK13 6LA

Current Trustees

Malcolm Sim               Chair/Convenor

Alyson Sim                  Treasurer and Secretary

Eve Galbraith

Retired Trustees

Dorothy Marsh            15^th September 2017

Barbara Jenkinson      5^th April 2018

NB:- New trustees will be sought this coming year

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). It was registered in its current legal form on 15th March 2016. It has a single tier structure and as such the trustees are the members of the charity.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting which is held in May. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of thirteen trustees.

Objectives and Activities

Charitable purposes

To advance religion, to advance education and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, locally, nationally and internationally.

Activities

The charity offers culturally relevant spiritual expressions of Christianity to the general public, in coffee shops, church halls and community centres. The charity has held numerous public events where people can worship, explore their faith, receive free stress relief, learn keys for living a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle and receive teaching on spiritual and moral education. These activities are held in various locations throughout the UK. The spiritual expressions offered by the organisation are offered to all members of the public.

Many members of the public have come and explored their beliefs in a welcoming environment. Many have returned again and again to have experiential encounters with the God of the Bible, while receiving relief from stressful situations. Many of whom have been met with the love and kindness shown by those in the Christian faith.

Achievements and Performance

There has been an increased uptake on our short daily teachings, into the rest of the UK and Ireland, along with Canada, USA, Virgin Islands, Brazil, Liberia, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Kenya and India to mention just a few. These have resulted in us being asked to teach in various nations. We are looking into ways to do this via the internet, as costs prohibit us from going to so many nations. However, we are travelling nationally where we are being asked to advance education in accordance with Christian principles, including spiritual and moral education. Indeed, we are in talks to open a new centre in Rotherham, Yorkshire, in order to advance the Christian faith, through love and kindness, in a non-threatening manner.

This has been a season of change as the charity’s principles have moved to closer to Stirling, Scotland in order to have access to a wider audience, while allowing them to travel more freely between England and Scotland.

Financial Review

Our main source of funding is donations and offerings. As can be seen from the financial statement, we have increased our financial holdings over this last year allowing us to keep more teaching/training events free.

Plans for the future period

The trustees intend to continue to run events where members of the public can worship and be educated on the Christian faith, as well as running training events where people can receive spiritual and moral education in accordance with Christian principles.  We will continue to run interactive workshops where members of the public can acquire useful skills.

As already mentioned, we have invitations to train in other areas of the UK and we are due to open a new centre in Rotherham in August 2018.

In accordance with Christian principles we aim to develop our online training/teaching by producing videos which we aim to make freely available.

Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year 6^th April 2017 to 5th April 2018

Fire Ministries International

Scottish Charity (SCIO) – SC046412

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the accounting period (Start of Charity)

15th March 2016 – 5th April 2017

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 5th April 2017

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 5th April 2017.

Reference and Administrative Information

Charity Name

Fire Ministries International

Charity Number

SC046412

Address

67A South Guildry Street, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1QN

Current Trustees

Malcolm Sim               Chair/Convenor

Alyson Sim                  Treasurer and Secretary

Barbara Jenkinson

Eve Galbraith

Dorothy Marsh

Structure, Governance and Management

Constitution

The Charity is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a SCIO). It was registered in its current legal form on 15th March 2016. The charity was previously run as unincorporated association but changed its legal form to a SCIO. The assets of the unincorporated association were transferred to the SCIO on the 16th March 2016. It has a single tier structure and as such the trustees are the members of the charity.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the annual general meeting which is held in May. There must be a minimum of three and a maximum of thirteen trustees.

Objectives and Activities

Charitable purposes

To advance religion, to advance education and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, locally, nationally and internationally.

Activities

The charity offers culturally relevant spiritual expressions of Christianity to the general public, in coffee shops, church halls and community centres. The charity has held numerous public events where people can worship, explore their faith, receive free stress relief, learn keys for living a healthier, more fulfilled lifestyle and receive teaching on spiritual and moral education. These activities are held several times a month in various locations throughout the UK, predominantly in the North East of Scotland. The spiritual expressions offered by the organisation are offered to all members of the public.

Since the charity was formed we have had many members of the public come and explore their beliefs in a welcoming environment. Many of whom, have returned again and again to have experiential encounters with the God of the Bible, while receiving relief from stressful situations. Many of whom have been met with the love and kindness shown by those in the Christian faith.

Achievements and Performance

There has been an increased uptake on our short daily teachings, into the rest of the UK and Ireland, along with Canada, USA, Virgin Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, Kenya and India to mention just a few. These have resulted in us being asked to teach in various nations. We are looking into ways to do this via the internet, as costs prohibit us from going to so many nations. However, we are travelling nationally where we are being asked to advance education in accordance with Christian principles, including spiritual and moral education. Indeed, we have established small centres in Inverness, Thurso and Woburn, in order to advance the Christian faith, through love and kindness, in a non threatening manner.

Financial Review

Our main source of funding is donations and offerings. As can be seen from the financial statement, we have had a deficit over the last 12 months, which we aim to address by charging for some of our teaching/training events. With a possibility of doing fund raising events.

Plans for the future period

The trustees intend to continue to run events where members of the public can worship and be educated on the Christian faith, as well as running training events where people can receive spiritual and moral education in accordance with Christian principles.  We will continue to run interactive workshops where members of the public can acquire useful skills. These will be run particularly in but not isolated to the North East of Scotland.

As already mentioned, we have invitations to train in other areas of the UK and our aim is to develop this further.

Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year 16th March 2016 to 5th April 2017