'The trust does the due diligence that I am simply unable to do on that many applications.'

The trust has granted over £3m since its inception in 2003. This has been possible only because of the generosity of people who want the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to continue to advance in both the UK and abroad.

To ensure partners' donations are distributed wisely, references are a key element of the application process. The trustees give weight to referees that are known to them and sometimes ask referees for further information.

Partners receive regular summaries on new people and projects that their support is funding. They also receive annual reports on the overall work of the trust.

Please contact Alan Bright, the trust administrator, for recent annual reports and also for details of how to give. UK taxpayers can give under Gift Aid.