SIM relies on God’s provision...
How does this work?
Almost all of our funds come from gifts — loving, committed and often sacrificial. As well as this SIM's General Fund receives interest on funds invested and benefits from legacies.
Behind all this are the prayers of God’s people — praying that the God of all the earth would move people to give. If people don’t give, the work we do will stop.
Where does the money go?
SIM’s financial policy aims to ensure the most effective use of your gifts. Through it, those who send and those who are sent become partners in the ministry of preaching the gospel and establishing the church around the world.
Any funds allocated to a specific ministry or project are used for that purpose. Funds given for the support of missionaries are received on their behalf and distributed according to the differing needs and costs of living in the countries in which they are working. Gifts can be given towards:
1 Missionary Support
This includes funds for daily living, medical expenses, children’s education, housing, retirement provision and travel to and from their country of service.
2 Specific Projects or Ministries
Donors may send gifts marked for use in a specific ministry area or project. Such funds are always used as designated.
3 General Fund Gifts
Gifts to the General Fund, and unspecified gifts, are put to work in a place of special need at the discretion of the Mission. They are also used to cover the cost of the general administration involved in sending and supporting missionaries, specific projects, and encouraging people to get involved in mission.
How can you help?
There is a need for financial backing for every missionary, in every country, and in every ministry.
If you are not currently aware of a specific missionary/mission family or project, SIM has missionaries in Africa, Asia and South America and would be happy to suggest a particular missionary, project or ministry, to you if you would like to designate your gift in that way.
SIM-UK can accept gifts by cheque, standing order form, credit card, charity card or voucher. If you pay UK tax, using the Gift Aid scheme can add 28% to the amount you give at no extra cost to yourself.
If you would like to give towards the work of SIM, you can do so online. You can also send a gift by cheque, payable to SIM, to:
FREEPOST CN1923
SIM-UK
STOWMARKET
IP14 5ZW
For more information contact us.
