2024-12-31-accounts - Life Community Church

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(CHARITY NO. 1075866)

Pastor’s Report

Scripture: “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” II Peter 1:5-8 NKJV

It is with great pleasure & gratitude to God that I present this report for the year 2024 to the church under the vision of bringing God’s people to a place of growth, establishing their purpose and sending them out into the world.

It is evident that God continued to bless us throughout the year from January to December 2024.

The following activities took place in 2024: Sunday Morning Service, Children Church, Life Kids Special, Bible Study, Bright Hour, Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Synergy Youth, Monthly Prayer Night, Monthly Revival Night, Sunday Morning Prayer. Life Ladies & Life Warriors met occasionally.

We ended the year with Prayer and Fasting, so we took a break in January 2024.

The theme for the year 2024 was the Year of Double Harvest and the theme for Revival Nights was the Spirit of Elijah.

In March Life ladies led the service on Mothering Sunday.

We had an Easter service and the Walk of Witness with Soho churches on Good Friday.

Early April we started our Zoom Bible study fortnightly. At the beginning of May some of the leadership team went to the AoG Conference in Harrogate. The leadership team also attended other AoG events such the Area Days & Zone meetings.

In June Life Warriors led a powerful Sunday Service on Father’s Day. And we ended the month with 2 weeks of Prayer and Fasting

Life community church continued to support missionaries.

In July 2024, we had the wedding of Grigor Angelov and Maria Dimitrova.

In summer it was great to send Synergy Youth to Limitless Youth Camp.

End of August we had a baptismal Service.

Early December we did 2 days Prayer and Fasting.

During this year we saw people getting saved.

We ended the year with the hampers donation to women’s refuge, Nativity Service, Christmas Service and Cross Over Service.

Vision

The growth stage of the vision

This stage of the vision involves God’s people undergoing spiritual and physical development through nurturing, training, equipping and building spiritual capacity.

The establish stage of the vision

God’s people being rooted, manifesting spiritual and physical gifts, being unshakable in their faith.

The send out stage of the vision

By this stage of the vision people are already empowered and activated to be sent out to evangelise, go on missions, win souls, mentor and start home cell groups.

PUBLIC BENEFIT REPORT FOR JANUARY – DECEMBER 2024

Quoting directly from our governing document, Model constitution with trust deed for local assemblies of God adopted by Life Community Church (in fellowship with Assemblies of God):

“the objects of the church are for the benefit of the public:

(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit;

(b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling or support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time think fit; and

(c) to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church council from time to time may think fit.”

The following is a summary of the main activities undertaken in order to carry out the charity’s objects for public benefit.

The notation (a, b, c) indicates which of the above objects each activity relates to.

1. REGULAR ACTIVITIES

1.1 The following activities took place regularly at the church building and were open to the public, although some activities were obviously targeted at specific sections of the community.

Sunday morning Services (communal praise & worship with music, Bible teaching, Communion, prayer) (a)
Sunday morning youth discussion of Bible life application and life issues for ages 11-18 (a)
Sunday morning Children’s church (praise, Bible teaching with music, style & activities appropriate for ages 3-11) (a)
Mondays – Bible study on Zoom Fortnightly(a)
Wednesdays – Refreshments and interactive afternoon Church service with music, communal praise & worship, Bible teaching and prayer, particularly suited to seniors (a)
Wednesday evening prayer meeting with music and praise & worship (a)
Friday evening youth group for social activities, praise with music and Bible teaching suitable for ages 11-18. Free transport home provided for those who need it (a)
Monthly day of prayer and fasting (a)
Monthly night of prayer (a)
Monthly Revival Night (a)
Sunday morning intercessory prayer before the morning service 9:30am10:45am (a)

1.2 The following activities took place regularly at different venues and were targeted at various sections of the community.

Joint services and prayer meetings with other local churches (a)
Walk of Witness along Soho Road with other local churches (a)
“Connect groups” in different venues (a)
Regular financial support to departments of the Assemblies of God including the following departments: Social Concern, Youth, Children, Church Planting and training college (a & b)
Regular financial support to missionaries and outreach work in several different countries (a, b & c)
Church website advertising activities and providing links to further useful relevant information and services (a)

2. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

2.1 The following activities took place at the church building on different occasions through the year and were open to the public, although some activities were obviously targeted at specific sections of the community.

Dedications of babies and children and baptisms (a)
Events (including special Sunday services) especially suitable for visitors, including healing services (a)
Pastoral counselling and prayer (a)
Assemblies of God regional ministers’ prayer breakfasts and National conference(a)
Musical/dramatic Christmas presentation (a)
Social events for social inclusion e.g. communal meals, youth group socials, ladies’ socials and men socials (a & b)
Conferences targeted at different people e.g. youth leaders, men, women, children leaders, disabled (a, b & c)
Wedding (a, b & c)
Discounted use of rooms for hire to charities (b)
Emergency donations of food (b)

2.2 The following activities took place at different venues on different occasions through the year and were targeted at various sections of the community.

o Pastoral visits to the sick, pastoral counselling & prayer (a)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

ACTIVITIES REVIEW

The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God.

From the Treasury

Unrestricted funds

Commitment fund
General fund
Reserve

Restricted funds

Bright Hour
Building
Community outreach
Children
Prayer
Revival
Men
Missions
Transport
Women – Youth

Other Information

10% given to Missions
Fund money stays with fund
GASDS has brought in an extra £2,000.
AoG 3%
Income has increased by £10,309.24
Expenditure increased by £30,242.51
NI government grant saved us £5,000 this year
Salaries have been increasing in line with minimum wage
Pension employer contribution is 3%
Transport raised £9,285.32 for new minibus

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SHEETS 2020- 2024

INCOME code Description IN01 Gift Aid IN02 Tithes/Offerings IN03 Other Offerings IN04 Tax Recovered IN05 Payments IN06 Grants IN07 Premises Hire IN08 Interest IN09 Refunds IN10 Charity Donations EXPENDITURE EX01 Salaries EX02 HMRC EX03 Ministry Expenses EX04 Additional Ministry Fees EX05 Working Expenses EX06 Office Supplies EX07 Capital Expenditure EX08 Church Utilities EX10 Training EX11 Resources EX12 Missionary Support EX13 Catering Supplies EX14 Gifts EX15 Social Activities/ Outings EX16 Transport EX17 Special Events/Publicity EX18 Bank/Legal EX19 Hospitality EX20 AoG subs Ex21 Pension Totals	2020 2021 2022	2023 2024
	52177.00 46116.00 50855.21 26315.00 23312.00 34191.83 4274.00 8108.00 6204.84 13967.00 11794.00 14530.67 693.00 778.00 2231.90 776.00 0.00 0.00 1800.00 825.00 4000.00 19.00 2.00 74.10 305.00 1962.00 -925.00 1950.00 0.00 0.00	45958.16 52908.89 28792.74 24146.42 5931.25 8508.95 13351.57 16438.73 3551.00 2472.81 0.00 1200.00 2990.00 3600.00 562.41 717.28 0.00 753.29 500.00 1200.00
	102276 92897 111,163.55	101,637.13 111,946.37
	35555.00 35480.00 39295.75 4968.00 5088.00 6412.19 1488.00 1261.00 1491.77 200.00 769.00 807.85 3264.00 3436.00 2192.16 1482.00 2087.00 3081.49 -24.00 13.00 1731.52 13336.00 13357.00 13265.04 120.00 50.00 1585.00 315.00 259.00 394.17 6338.00 6235.00 7596.00 208.00 889.00 1814.25 1241.00 2568.00 4524.59 353.00 930.00 3497.35 1776.00 1471.00 3209.54 312.00 0.00 100.00 3222.00 3123.00 2233.13 0.00 29.00 203.22 2576.00 2489.00 2781.08 11648.00 13026.00 7086.34	33463.82 36623.63 3533.81 2121.89 1338.65 2094.85 269.10 104.40 5553.18 6825.20 3175.53 3731.77 2289.92 26356.09 12084.12 18000.60 4814.02 2571.08 94.03 1009.54 5886.40 6790.00 2016.77 1279.46 1288.54 2089.39 4787.45 5326.38 2170.90 1919.16 0.00 0.00 4864.17 1296.43 973.46 434.63 2559.29 2543.77 2838.08 3125.48
	88,378.00 92,560.00 103,302.44	94001.24 124,243.75

TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

The trustees and church council during the year were as follows:

Robert Tsatsu Dadeboe

53 Elbow Street, Cradley Heath. B64 6JP

Patsie Joan Loretta Maynard

77 Maxwell Avenue, Handsworth, Birmingham. B20 3TX

Warayidzo Mudunge 84 Glyn Farm Road, B32 1NP

Simbai Lydia Kafesu 15 Batfield Close, Birmingham, B42 1EL

Matthew Bond

122 Melbourne Avenue, Birmingham. B19 2HX

Mary Hamer

128 Preston Road, Winson Green, Birmingham. B18 4PJ

Sylvia Joseph-Salman

130 Brantley Road, Wilton, Birmingham. B6 7DP

Dorcas Dadeboe

53 Elbow Street, Cradley Heath, Birmingham. B64 6JP

Statement by Trustees

The trustees of Life Community Church had regard to the public benefit when planning the activities of the charity during 2024.

Signed Robert Dadeboe

Name Rev. Robert Tsatsu Dadeboe

Date 23[rd] June 2025

On behalf of Life Community Church

LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 407 LODGE ROAD HOCKLEY BIRMINGHAM B18 5PW Registered Charity. 1075866 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxatlon Servlces 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ Mobile: 07710 456376 E-mail: luke-silver uresilver.or

Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Accruals Accounts Report to thè trusteeslmembers of Llfe Community Church Reglstered Charity Number 1075866 On the accounts for Ihe y•ar endad 3161 December 2024 Set out on the following pages Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Acl; follow th8 procedures laid down in the General Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act- and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of indepgndent examlner's port My examination was carried out in accordanc8 With the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records k8Pt by the charity and 8 comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 8nd seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence th8t would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ttrue and fair vi8W' and the report is limited lo those matters sel out in the statement below. Independent examIneS statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: {1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirem8nts To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of th6 2011 Act" and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met., or (2} to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be aGhed. Slgned L A Sler Date: 26 February 2025 Luke Sifver. HNC Business & Financ8 Accountancy Praditioner 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6DQ

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees and Church Council Introduction Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible are to be commended for Iheir hard work. Charity Law and Flnanclal Regulatlons The independent exarnination has been carried out in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 1995 {Stalutory Instruments No 27241 and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Signing of A¢counts I sh811 be obliged if you will please forward a copy of the signature page for my records after the accourFts have been signed by a representative appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed. Conclusion There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do nol hesltate to contacl me for further clarification or for furlher 8SSiStance. Luke Silver Date: 26 February 2025

Independent Examiners Report to the Church Councll 1. Accounting Policies a) The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounling standards and follow the recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting by Charities (SORP) issued October 2000. b) There has been no change to the valuation rules since last year. The accounts are presented in an accruals format. c) No changes have been made to accounts for previous years. 2. Trustees Robert Tsatsu Dadeboe reiVed £27,872 gross remuneration. Dorcas Dadeboe received £13,817 gross renumeration. Mary Hamier received £2.326 gross renumeration. This is in accordance with the Trust Deed under which the charity is constituted. The remuneration is expenditure incurred in fu5fi11ing the objects of the charity. 3. Expenditure Independent Examinerfs f68 for the year is £830. 4. Endowmont and Restrlcted Funds During the year a Building Fund continued as a restricted fund. 5. Investment Assets The charily does not have any investment assets. 6. Paid Employees The charity has three paid employees. They are paid salaries to support the further d8v6lopment of Ihe objects of the charity. 7. Charity Management and Adminlstratlon The total administrative costs during the year were £3,800. 8. Fixed Assets- Land & Promises No additional land or buildings were purchased during the year. 9. Fixed Assets- Contents of Premises The value of the contents is for insurance purpose5 and is a provisional figure. 10. Debtors & Prepayments There are no debtors for Ihis financial year. The prepayments in the accounts are for the Building and Contents Insurance, Mini Bus Insurance and Car Park Rént. 11. Credltors & Accruals There are no accnjals.

LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 ACTIVITIES REVIEW The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout Ihe year under review was that of the advancement of th8 Christian faith and the extension of the Kingdom of God. TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS The trustees and church council during the year were as follows- Robert Tsatsu Dadeboe 53 Elbow Street, Cradley Heath. B64 6JP Patsle Joan Loretta Maynard 77 Maxwell Avenue, Handsworth, Birmingham, 820 3TX Warayidzo Mudunge 84 Glyn Farm Road, B32 1 NP Simbal Lydia Kafesu 15 Batfield Close. Birmingham, 842 1EL Matthew Bond 122 Melbourne Avenue. Birmingham. B19 2HX Mary Hamer 128 Preston Road. Winson Green, Birmingham. B18 4PJ Sylvia Joseph-salman 130 Brantley Road, Wilton. Birmingham. B6 7DP Dor¢as Dadeboe 53 Elbow Street. Cradley Heath. Birmingham. B64 6JP STATEMENT We certify that the books, vouchers and infomation produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted coniain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES Please print name- Date:

Life Community Church ststernent of Financial Activities For the pèriod from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Tthl Prlor5par 71582.76 12,981.50 6.Llf.81 85.W.26 &072.81 7t7.28 80,682.15 &541.IN) 562A1 ltes fryrg2ratiThJ *Jnds InKesbnentinoJme 1FD)mI resou5 frfi tharitatle ath'%itses Ctherlncoming re50urr2s T(tsl 71728 12J123.44 7,568.5B 85?68A8 26,557.89 19592.02 111.946A7 13051.57 lo17.12 th5t0fgrati0jnds Costofgenerating 4clurOxyinrrm• FuntrdlslT¥Jtr8thrgjassets. than'tys use 119M1&09) 7MIA2 (1138&671 7h35A9 2.074,800 1Q.304.11 I685,104.69 2M77A88AO TclalfiKKls earrkdfcfward 2,654854A9 17.753 2,672,739.02 2W4f04.69 (7 Fetw 3225 4..31 rxM> Pag& 1 of1

Lffe Communlty Church Balance Sheet detailed Asat 3111212024 Asat 3111212023 Flxed asséts A1.. &JildiThJ NSJ2.. &e4tyral A4)3'. hth$ical Instrumonts AW.. S)ftFumishiros 5.. Asofr. Mni &Js )7: &s tlerS A.. Msrdlawl Ag)9: PA Eqwprnenl 2,483,313.00 25,5CQ,00 4.2 00 17,000,00 17.000.th) S..0D 24.(. 8.500.C 16,CpXI.00 a483213. 30.000.tJ) 5t#Jo. 20.CttI.£ 20.WO.C(J 7,1)00.U) 30.000.((& 10.lJyJm 20m).C 2,625,313.00 Total Flxed assets 2.601.163.00 Curr•nt assets CIQ1: HSBC 728811 Gdn2 HSPL Sings 92881209 3.. KPL Salings Z05.' PLYJ)unts RlbI¢ 30599.75 37.471.71 24420 32PA) 20.78923 36,7SS.43 24420 1003ffj3 Tot81 Current aststs 71.576.02 59,791.69 N¢t Asset surplus {defi¢it 2,672,739.02 2.685.104.69 Rosorve$ EThsl(d8fidt)todato 2D1'. SlartlTha balancAs 2.. &inslO05seslon inlestrnentassots 112,365.671 1685.104ffj9 7,835.89 2,877,46820 Totsl R•sorves 2,672.739.02 2.685.104.69 Represented by Funds Cner#l IUnr&8trdedl Resthded 2,651,954A9 17.78453 2,672,739x12 1674.800.58 10,304.11 2.685,104. Trtal (7 25 4:33 Fynl P 1 d I