Company registratron numb8r. 05270456 Charity registration number. 11C6918 Living Light Christian Church Taunton IA company Ilmlled by guarantoel Unaudited Annual Report and Flnancial Stst8rnent8 for the Y8ar Endf•J 31 Dee4mbèr 2024 ocm acmole
Llvlng Llght Christian Church Taunton Contents (continued) R8ferenrA and Administrative Details Tru5te85' Report 2to3 1TrJeF8nt Examlne¢s Report Statsment of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statem8nt8 71015
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Reference and Admlni8trative Detslls Chalr Mr Benedict Rupert E Thome. Spiritual Leader Tru•tO•8 Mr Bruce Izzett (resigned 21J104120251, Leader Mr John Christopher Lal9ge Ire8igr)ed 1010812025), Senior Spiritual Leader Mr Martin Ledger Mr Benedtct Rupert E Thom8, Spiritual Lethr Mr Kevin Parker Isned 01105r2025), Lead&r Mr Trefor Jon88 (r88ign8d 2010412025), Leader Mr Christopher Izz8tt Iraslgned 20104f2025) Mr Ri¢hard Whittle lappolntod 0510412025> Mr Petsr Fox (appointed 05104r2025) Charlty Roglstratlon Nufflbor 1106918 Company R•gl•tratlon Numb•r 05270456 The charity18 InrpOrated in England & Wales. R•gl•tored Offlc• Glpsy Lane Taunton Somersal TA15LQ Indend¢nt Examlner Sarah Twht FCA DChA A C Mole LLP Stafford House Blackbrk Park Avenue Taunton Somerset TA12RY Page 1
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Trustses. Report The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together vAth th financial statements of the charitable company for the year ond6d 31 Decomber 2024. Objectlvo• and actlvltl•• 0tyo¢ts and aln To advance the Chrlsllan faith in accordance with the Statement of Belief8 appearing in the s¢hodub hereto in Taunton and in such 0th8r parts of the United Kingdom or the wodd as the Truslees may from time to trne think fit and in other such purp08e8 whlch are ex¢lu8lvety chorltable 8¢cordlng to the law of England & Wa188 and are connected of the ch8ritable work of the charity. A¢hhvements and perfornianc• The trusl&8s provide each year 8 comprehensive report of ihe activilies of the churd) during th& year under review. Thts report is presented #B a 8uppl8mèntary document and 18 attoched to Ihe flnanclal 8tatam8nt8 at the &nd of the I1 accounts. Fln4n¢l•l r•vl•w As at 31 December 2024 Unrestri¢lod Funds totalled £761,228 12023.. £774,919) of which £809,262 12023.. £793.1611 was held as fixed assets and £265,000 {2023'. £265,000) loans secured on those assets, leaving free reserves of £216,966 (2023.. £246,758) The trustees are satisfied thal the free reserves are at an adequate level to contfjnue a8 a golng conc8m. Publle b•n•flt The trustees Confi that they have complled wilh th& requlrements of section 17 of the Charities Acl 2011 10 havè due régard to thè publi¢ bonefrt guidanco published by the Charty C(Mnmission for EnglarKI and Wale8. 8tru¢tur•, gov•rninc• •nd m•nag•ment Nature of governlng do¢umont The charlty Is a ¢harftable company Ilmited company Ilmlled by guarantse regi8t•red In England & Wales. Its ib govemed by a Memorandum and Artpses ofAssociation. RKruMmont and appolntment of twst••s The trustees &th the exception of the senior pastor shall be subject to retirement by rotation once every three Yea at the Annual General MeetiThJ. Any Trustea who is due to relire after 8 3wear penod of offke may be re-elected subject to a -thIrd8 majority vote of the M&mb&rs and 8ubie¢t to the provi8ions of the Articles. Rlsk management The trustees have a dLty to Idendfy 8nd review the risks to whlch the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate ¢ontrol$ are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fral and error. Page 2
Lfvlng Llght Chrlstlan Church Taunton Trnstegs, Report (contlnued) Stat•Thfit tru•• rnspon•lblllll•• Th& IN#e•s (W thè of Ub4ng Ught Chrf8UAn Church Taunlon for Ilbg purpw ol eamp•ry Ipw) art r•$th trwepaflng the InJ¢¢s' rnFOrt On¢WporfJ •Iral•¢ ra al dkataor rnw1) t? finAnd•l slaionwrts ilh ap14bI• Lthlfjd Klngdom Acco11j Standa(dJ. lUdiNj Flnancknl R¢trO a•r 101, Tr FtrwKaal R•porUw Sl•TrJard apW• In LK R•pJblk of Conyany lthv rwJkn¥ tho tru••s to prep•rn slal•ments for •xh IknArthl whh glw a InA and lar of th& I1• (l affalrs of ¢harlablè and of thfr Ineanw •yperthiM. •1 th• t11? npAny forthat ptrbd. In th•# SI•l•Ms, tho Inth •r• mqukID. 8•t wlJl& POlkk$ aThl •pply them cons18, r• thè fina{11 814lem•rts on t 9 Cc¢M tt Is InwowMt• to wv4ume th• th•rknbl• ¢InYW ¢ortlfw In tsJsln•s$. Th• •r• Mptyislbl• fvt malntdrdThJ pryxr acc• dadp•• rn•Mfi•bl• •ny tlm• Ilhi f¢)find•l posAton ol th• chafftbh CoMty And •n•blè to •nn th41 th• Inanclal alèmérds tho Cèmpjnles Aci 2th)6. TW w• fegUardINa lh• •8téls 41f th• ¢hwltabkn cryrpary •nd lnc• lor lthg 1•aX1btO for ts Pre dq¢•clloft of lrnwj •nd oll•r IN#••s 4rn for1 mqlrtfrnw •nd kn10911ty ollm cwal• Ind InAndg1 knfonTth on th• thirt2bl• wnw•nl• bItt•. L•9•t In th• Unlt•d ngd ggvanung pr•p4thn •nd Th• knnu•l r•ptyl was •PWtr&id tyth• InJthe•ollh• chlty on..S9.1g.(IAs. n•d on Io b•hWty. Mr Wwlirl RuF•rt ETtriom• Cttatrmon •nd Injthe Pha• 3
Llvlng Llght Chrlstlan Church Taunton Independent Examiner'8 Report to the trustses of Living Light Christian Church Taunton ('the Company.) I report to the charity truste8$ on my •xamination of the acc(nts of tho Company for thè year ended 31 Decwnt¢r 2024. which are set OLrt on pages 5 to 15. R•spon8lbllltl88 and ba818 of report As the charity's tru$tee$ of thfr Company land also it5 directoryJ for the purposes of company lawl you are respon$lble for the preparatlon of the accounts In a¢cordanc* wlth the requif•ments of tho Compani8£ Act 2006 1'th8 2006 A¢t'l. Havirvj satl8fiÈd myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 20C6 Act and are eltgible for independent examinath)n, I report in respect of my examination of your charity'8 accounts as carrled out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 1'the 2011 A¢V). In Carrying out my examination I h8ve followed the tJire¢tion$ given by the Charty Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the 2011 Ind•p•ndent examIno# •tst•m•nt Since tho Company'8 gross incorne exc48ded £250.000 your examiner must be a memb8r of a body listed Hi section 145 of th8 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualthed to undertake the examination because l am a m6mb8r of the Inslltute of Chartered Accountants in Eryland and Wales. which is one of the listed bodies. I have comp18ted my examinallon. I confim that no matter8 have come lo my attentlon in connectlon wtth tho examination giving me caus8 to boli8V•'. 1. accounting records wera nol kopt in respect ol Llvlng Llght Christian Church Taunton as requlred by 88Ctlon 386 of the 2006 Act., or 2. Ihe accounts do nol accord vlth th080 accountlng records. or 3. the accounts do not wmply w6th the a¢untIng requlrement8 of sectlon 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requiromenl thal th• accounts glvo a 'tr and falr vSevl whKh 18 not a matter con8idered as part of an independent examination., or 4. thg accounts havg not bgen prepared in accordance wilh the rwlhods and win¢iple8 of th8 Ststement of Recommended Pradl¢e for ac¢ountlrKJ ond reporting by ¢horltle8 [applicable lo ¢horllle$ pr&paring their a¢¢ounts in 8ccordan¢8 with Ihe Financial Raporting Standard appltcable in the UK arKI Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)]. I have no conc8ms and have com8 acro85 no other matt8r8 in cLJnnection with the examination to which attentlon should be drawn in this reFKJrt In order to enabl8 a proFer understandlng of the 8cenunts lo be reached. Sarah Twist FCA DChA A C Mole LLP Stafford Hou80 Blackbrook Park Avenue Taunton Somersel TA12PX Date.. Page 4
Livlng Llght Christian Church Taunton Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (Including Income and Expendlture Account) Unre8trlcted funds Restrictsd fund8 Total 2024 Incomo Donatsns and18ga¢ies Investrnent Income 416,945 7,281 17,200 434,145 Total income 424,228 17,200 Exp•ndfture Rolsirrfj fund8 Charitable 8ctlvltle8 170,477} 367,440 {17,2Crf)) {87.67n 367,440 Total eXpdftUre Net expendtture Not movam&nt in funds (13,691) 13,691) R•con¢ill•tlon of fund8 Total funds brought forward Totsl funds carried forward 774 919 15 761.228 761,228 Unre•trkt•d fund8 Rutrlct•d funds Totsl 2023 £ (A• ro•tatod) Income Donations and legaci88 Investment In¢om• 381,366 6,088 20,995 402,361 6,088 Total incorm 408,449 Expondltur• RaiBing fund8 Charitable activiti8B {81,755) 322 8C(J 120,9951 1102,7501 322,8CMJ T¢)tal expeTrJlture 404 555 20,995 425,550 Net expenditure Net movement in fvnds 117,1011 117,1011 Reconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought foA¥ard Total funds rArrled fopward 15 774 919 774,919 The notes on pages 7 to 15 fom an integral part of these financial ststements. Page 5
Livlng Lffjht ChflstSan Chur¢h Taunton (Registratlon number. 05270456) Balance Sheet as at 31 Dmber 2024 2023 £ IAT rthat•dl Tble asw• 11 eDB362 793.181 12 68246 C•8h It bAr In lnd 184.005 234274 248.758 Crndltorn: Ampunt• fallln9 dy•vAthln on• •1 13 216.966 Tol•l a•••ts i••• curv•nt Ilablllll•• 1.026228 1.039.919 ¢rndM?n: Amounts falllng du• •ft•rmm than on• y••r N•t ••••l• 14 781228 T14.919 Unrn•ldd¢d fimd T•tsl l¥nd# 15 701 Por Iho y•&r •nd 31 DK•mber 2024 th0 •x•mMlon from •udll und•r wcboD 477 pfth• Compnles Ad 2(#)8 ity Otr•dor•' rnap(s1bl1Il8•. T1 f1 rtqthd th• • lo ¢bt•kn an audrt ol lls •gcwnts for thè yw In In Th• •ckt)trth•dg• Ih• i•wsWMlas for conWr4 v•1th IM rnqthm•nl6 olth• wtth reipaa •c1n9 rxorfs andlhe WePWAllon olaccounti. nclal stal•m•nls rj) p•o•$ 5 10 15 wern by Ih Irusl•••, and •ulhcthd lor on Mf B•neill¢l iiui>wi È Tl>om• ChknTr •ndtru51•• The rtol•$ on po906 710 16 lotm In Inleoial part nliha$* Infjrt¢lbl italbmwA Pay6
Livlng LFght Christian Church Taunton Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 I Charlty 8latu• The charity is limited by guarantee, Incorpor8ted in England & Wale6, and consequently does nol have Share capital. Each of the trLtstees 1$ liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards Ihe assets of the charity in the event of liquidation. addr8$8 of its registered office is". Gipsy Lan8 Taunton Scmerset TA15LQ 2 Aceountlng pollcle8 Summary of slgnlflcant accountlng pollcl•8 and key accountlng •Btlm•tO• The prlncpal accounting policies appliad In th& preparation of thes8 financial statements are 801 out b81ow. Those policies hav8 been consistently applied to all the years pented, unless otherwise statod. Ba•1• of proparatlon and •tatsmont of compllanco The financial statem8nts have been prepared und8r the hi8torlc41 cost convention wilh rtems recognised at cost or transaction value unless stsled otherwise wilhln these notes. The financial statements have been prepared in 8ccordanc* with Accountlng and Reporting by Ch8nlies- Statement of Recommended Practice lapplicable to ¢haritie5 preparing their accounts in accordance With the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102111188ued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP {FRS 1021), the Financial R&portin9 Standard applie4bla In tho UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Compani88 Act 2006. Llving Lht Christian Church Taunlon meats the définition of a public bonefit enllty under FRS 102. Golng conc•rn The tru5tee5 consider that there aro matsrial uneertairrtles about the charrty'l ability to ¢ontinu8 a8 a going concern nor any 8ignificant aroa8 of uncertainty that affect the carrying valuo of assets heKI by the Gharlty. In¢om• All income 1$ fecognised once Ihe charity has entitlement to the income, tl 18 probable that the income will be reeAived and the amount of the Income receivable can be measured reliably. Donallonl and l•gacle8 Donations affj recogni5ed when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of perfoThance by the charlty b•fore the charity is entilbd to the funds, the Income is deferrèd and not recognised until either those conditions are fully mel, or the fuffilment of ihose Conditions is wholly within the Control of charity and il is probable that the88 nditlons will be fulfilled in the pOrting pertod. Exponditur• All expenditure is recognised once there Is a lagal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, It is probable 8etttement is required and the amount can b& measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expgndrture he8ding that aggr8gate similar costs to that category. Whero Gosts Gannol be directty attributed to partilar headings Ihey have been allocated on a basi8 consistent with tho use of resources. Page 7
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Notes to the Financial Ststsments for the Year Endod 31 Decembgr 2024 (contlnued) 2 Accounting polici86 (contlnued) Rahlng funds These are costs incurred In attractrng voluntary income. thè mnagement of investments and those incurred in tr•Jing activities that raise funds. Charltabh a1VItI•8 Charitsble •xperKliture comprise5 th058 C08ts incurred by the charity in the delivery of its actiVitS and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both co¥ts that can be allocated directly to such activtties and those costs of an Indired nature neceary to support them. Tuatlon The charity 1$ a registered charity and is, Ihor8fore. exempt from liability to taxation on irs income and capital gains, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Tanglbl• Ilxod o••9ts Tengiblo fixed assets are initially recorded at cost, les8 any 8ubs8quènt aeeumulated deprocialion and 8ub8equont accumulated irrpairment I0e5. D•prnclatlon •nd •mortlsatlo Depreci8tion is pro¥ed on tangible fixed a8SOt$ so as to write off the co81 or valuation, 1888 any estimated residual value, over their expected useful oconomic lif8 as followB: A•801 ¢la•• Freehold propafty FixtUfOS and fitting$ D•pr•ciation m•thod and r•t• 1 % stralght Ilne bas¢s 25% on reducing balanrA• Cuh and ea•h •qulvalent• Cash ar cash equivalents coryrise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-temi highly liquid investments that are reIllY convertible to a known amount ol cash and are subject to an inslgnlficant rfsk of change In value. Flnanclal Inslrum•nts Tho charity only enters into basic financial instruments that r8suIt in the recognition of financial assets liabiliti8s such as trade and other debtors and creditors together with loans to related parti85. Debt in8lrum?nts, Such as trade debtors and creditors, are initially measurod at transaction price and sUbSeqLntIY measurad at amortised cost Financial a880ts aro 88sessed at the end of each raporbng period for objective ovid8nc6 of impairn8nt. If obiectsve evidence of impainnenl is found. an Impainnent105S 15 recognised In the income stat8m8nt. Page 8
Llvlng Light Christlan Church Taunton Notes to the Flnanclal Statemants for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 2 Accountlng poli¢le• (conttnued) crftical a¢¢ounling Judgemthts and e8tknatlon unc•rtainty The preparation of the financral statements in confomrty with FRS 102 requires management to make judgerrnts, estimates and assumptions that affect ts application of policios and reported aTh)unts of as80ts and liabilities, income, and expenses. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluat&l arKI are based on historical experfence and other factors, induding ex¢allonS of fvture events that are believed to b8 reasonable under the circum8tsnces. The charity m8kes estimates and as8umptlons conceming the fvturo. The resultlng accounting estimates will, by definition. seldom equal the related actual re8uKs. The Tntstees ¢onsid&r that Ihere are no critlcal accounli estimates and ludgem&nts have a significant ri8k of causing a material adjusbnent to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Prlor perlod adJutm•nt Where an error or omission is idenmed In of ¢omparatfve fhauras thi• 1$ adju8tad in the earliest podod to which they relate. Page 9
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Notss to the Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (Gontinued) 3 Incomo from donallons and legacles Unrestricted fund8 R88tricted funds TotAI funds Donations and legaci8S 416.945 Total for 2024 434,145 Donations andlggacns Total for 2023 381366 402 361 4 Invoslrnent Incomo UnM•trl¢t•d fund8 Rostrfcted funds Total fund• Rents rec•ived IntsreJt received 5,130 5,130 Totsl for 2024 7.281 7,281 Rents receiwj Inter88t received 4,338 1.750 4,338 1.750 Totsl for 2023 IAS rnstatedl 6 Expendlturn on ra181ng funds Unr•8trlet•d fund8 Re•trfet•d funds Totsl fund• Gift$, tithes & clfering8 70,47T 17,2) Total for 2024 70,477 17,200 87,677 Gifts, tith88 8 ¢)fferings 20,995 102,750 Total for 2023 Page 10
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (contlnued) 6 EXndituTe on charltable activities Unrestrictsd fund8 R88trlcted fund8 Total fund• Dlrectots, salarieg Rent ol premises Insurance Office admini8tralh)n costs Bcp)k8. CDS & Publication8 Children's work Church events Ev8ngell8tl¢ & outreach Repairs, renewals & cl&anlng Utilities & waste disposal Travel & h¢YdPitality Sundry exp&n8e8 Line•S & subscrlptlons Pen&ion Independent examlneI8 le88 Bank chargeB Depreciatson offreehold prop8ty D8precl8tlon of fixbjres and fitting6 Honorarium & 8alarie8 152.482 16.405 1,511 5,149 2,594 8,027 44,125 5,328 17,371 30,028 19,5C 152,482 16,405 1,511 5,149 2,594 8,027 44,125 5,328 17,371 30,028 19,506 34 3,024 3,024 800 2,400 1.201 8,992 432 2,400 1,201 8,992 432 Total for 2024 367,440 Dlrectorn. salaries Rent of pr8mi80 In6urancé Office admini8trallon costs Books, CDS & F4Jblications Chlldren'8 work Church events Evangelistic & outreach Repairs, renewals & cleaniNJ utilities & waste dlsposal Travel & hospitalrty Licence8 & $S¢r1p11Ons Independent 6xamine¢s fa•$ Bank charges Depreclatlon of freehold prortY Depreciation of fixtures and frttings Honorarium & salaries 113,637 18,969 5.055 6,013 2.410 9,186 29,213 4,925 113,S37 18,989 6.055 6,013 2,410 9,186 29,213 4.925 34.086 15,900 16,248 1,520 1,830 991 15.900 16.248 1,520 1,830 991 6,300 56,173 .173 Totsl for 2023 322.800 322.800 Page 11
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Notss to the Financial Ststsments for tho Year Ended 31 Dacamb•r 2024 Icontinued) 7 Net incomelexpendituro Not experKlilure for Ihe year indudes: 2024 2023 Depreciation of fixed assets Indepgndent examine¢s fees 9,425 6,892 8 Tru8teeB r•munoration and expen88S The Trustees are considered to be the key management personnel of the tharty. There were no tru8tee8' expenses paid for th? year onded 31st December 2024 (2023.. None). 2024 2023 Trust8e8' 8alari88 152482 113537 9 Staff c08ts 2024 2023 Wages and salarie8 Employer8 Nl Pen8ion 180.210 10,354 9,948 169.710 9,366 Wag88 and salaries 200512 179076 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 2023 Trustée8 LeadershiplAdministration No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2023.. None). Page 12
Llvlng Light Christian Church Taunton Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 10 Taxatlon The charity is a registered charity and is. therefo, exempt from li8bilty to taxation on Ifs income and capital gain$, to th• extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. 11 Tanglblo flx•d 888•ts Land and buildlngs Fumitur• and equlpm•nt Total Co•t At 1 January 2024 Additions Di8P)8als 878,498 24.655 32,291 1,570 7CIl 910,789 26,225 700 Al 31 Decem1 2024 903.153 936 314 D•pro¢latlon At 1 January 2024 Charge for Ihe year 86,667 30,961 432 117,628 Al 31 Decemter 2024 127 052 N•t book value At 31 Decombor 2024 807 494 809 262 At 31 D8C8mb8r 2023 793 161 12 Debtorn 2024 2023 Other debtors 13 Credltor•: •mounts falllng du• wlthin ono year 2023 (AS Mtated) 2024 Other taxation and Social 88curty Other credltors ru81s 3,906 9,189 4,213 2,000 17,308 2.000 14 Crndltor8: amounts falllng due after on8 year 2024 2023 Othèr loans 265.OCK) 265,1) Page 13
Living Light Christian Church Taunton Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 16 Fund8 Balanc• at 31 DeCeMr 2024 Balance It 1 January 2024 Income Exponditurn Tran•for• Unrestricted funds 774,919 424,226 {437,917) 761,228 R•8trl¢t•d fund• Restrithd Funds Totsl fund• 781.228 8alanc• at 31 Docomb•r 2023 (A8 r••tatod) B•lan¢• at 1 January 2023 Incomo Exp•ndllur• Tr•n•forn Unrestricted funds 792,020 387,454 (404,5551 774,919 Re61rfcbY fund8 Totsl fund• {A• rn•t•t) 774919 16 Anafy818 of net a88•ts botweon fund8 Total fund• at 31 Docember 2024 Unre•trlct•d fund• Re•trlct•d fund• Tangibl8 fixed a88et8 Current a88ets Current liabilities Creditors over 1 year Total net a88ets 809.262 234,274 117,308) 265.OC(I 809.262 234.274 {17,3081 285,OLK) 761,228 761,228 Totsl fund8 at 31 Docember 2023 IA• rn8tatsd} UnrpBtrlct Roslrfctfjd funds funds T8ngible fixed assets Current awts Current liabilities Cr&Jitor5 over 1 year 793.161 248,758 {2,000} 265 000 793,161 248.758 {2,000) 265,OQJ Total net assets 774,919 774.919 Page 14
Living Llght Christian Church Taunton Notes to the Flnanclal Statsments for tha Yoar Ended 31 December 2024 (continued) 17 Rolatsd party nSI¢ll0n1 Th9re were no related party transa¢tion$ in the year (2023.. None). 18 Prlor period adju8tmfrnt Inrne recognition During th8 year it wa$ klantified that interest received on the deposlt account had teen omitted from the recnrds for the previous years leaving the bank balan understated by £2,C68. A prior period adjustment h88 therefore been induded to correctty re¢ognise this income. The impact ol this adjustment is to increase the bank balano on th8 balance sheel by £2,068, increase investm8nt Income in the comparative fyures by £1,750 and increase opening reserves by £318. The nel effect on unrestricted reserves is an increase of £2,C68. Llablllty over8tatamont It w88 also Identified that ac¢ru818 of £1,791 In relation lo the Credit card balance had been ovorstated for a number of years, A prior period adju8tment has therefore been included to remove this Ilability from the financial statemerrts. The net effecl on unrestricted reserves a8 a r6suFt of this adjustrnent is an increase of £1,791. Totsl funds at 31 December UnrMtrf¢tod fund8 R•8trl¢t•d fund• 2024 As prgviously reported Prlor Period adjustmont 789,911 789,911 Total net assets 792 020 Page 15
11 LIVING LIGHT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Worshipplng God - Nurturing Bellevers - Evangellslng the World Trustees'Report January- December 2024 Trustee• John Lalgee Ben Trne Treftr Jones Bru Izzett Kevln Parker Chrls Izzett Martln Ledger Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1106918 Company Reglstration No. 05270456 Postal address The Old Sch1 Building Gipsy Lane Taunton TAI 5LQ Church Tel. No. 01823 326924
Introductlon December 2024 rnaed the end of Living Light Christian Church Taunton (and Wellington's) (LLCC) 21st year of ministry. The church has conb.nued to grow and develop in Its objettlves, which are to worship God, nurture lIeverS and evangelize the world. The church now has 3 congregations comprising of all age groups, with many families and young people and 2023 saw the increase of prayer, outreach. The church plant in Bridgwater contlnued to develop during the year after the Sunday morning meeting wa5 e5tsblished in September 2022, wlth commitment from people from the Taunton & Wellington congregations to support a IoG31 people from Bridgwater. Plans were well under way to purchase a church house in the area where the church was meeting (Hamp Academy) arKI Ben & Angela Thorne prepared to move home to help further establish the church. All three congregations continued to see slgnificant growth during this year, which has requlred changes In oversight and administration to provlde all relevant SUPFOrt. John and Icim LaIg, who have oversight for the Taunton and Wellington vlsited the churches and kept in close contact with the leaders. These were exating times, a5 more and more Indlvlduals and families from ethnic minority communities, contlnued to join the churches, adding great richness to the already diverse congregations. Trustees The current trustees are John La19 (Apostlelchaiman), Trefor Jones (elder), Bru Izzett (elder), Kevin Parker, Ben Thorne (elderlSecTetary), Chris Izzett (elder) and Martin Ledger (elder). It is planned for 2025 that some trustees will retirelresign and some wlll become members instead (adjustments to be made as and when an elder goes onto the payroll). Thls Is to handle changes and the growth of the churches Apostollc overslght John Lalg& (of One Church Ministrles) now cares for a number of churches in the USA, 3 in the UK & l in Germany and has numerous connections wlth other church ministries and initiatives around the world (e.g. Llberia and India) and ensures that a good worklng connectlon is maintsined through the building of strong relationships between the congregations and the sharlng of the gifting of God as outlined In Epheslans 4. LLccf- Annual ffrustees) Rep)rt 2024 Page2of6
Elders & Deacons The year started with Bruce Izzett, Ben Thome and Martin Ledger are the elders/leaders in Taunton and Trefor Jones, Kevln Parker and Chrls Izzett In Wellington (Ben and Chrls we continuing the work in Bridgwater). The leadership brought sound support and clear direttion to the body in line with the Word of God and continued to receive input and suptxxt from John Lalgee in taking forward the vlsion G(xJ has given for churches and In the ccmtext of the wider church in Taunton, Wellington & Bridgwater. Ben, Bru, Trefor, Kevin and Chrls were paid by the church on a fvlltime and parttime basis alongside some continuing their regular jobs. The elders worked toJether to provide pastoral care to church members, bringing teaching from the Word of GCKI and overseeing prcNJrammes, such as church administratlon, outreach, Ca for the needy, relations with other church leaders in eath of the towns. During this year, Taunton apInted David Ledger as a deacon and Glyn Hammond was set in as an elder for the Taunton congregation in November. Admlnlstratlon Staff Glyn Hammond continued in his role doing the accounts for LLCC churches (UK) and OCM (UK), with an increasing workload In response to more church activities. Katie Whittle continued to do the general admin for Taunton, Wellington and Bridgwater. Aaron Dunne supervlsed the management of the churth building and continued to help with the internship programme, which eventually ended in 2024. David Ledger continued to develop audio visual and media acros5 the 3 churches, and the Taunton congregation maintsined its exlIent mlnlstryi Streamlng meetings Ilve on YouTube, along wlth PA in Taunton & Wellington (including meeting our dats protection requirements). Significantly, David worked hard with ongoing Music & Media projects and Sujith Sunil left hi5 music ministry in the church in November 2024 to return to Kenosha, USA. There was also a Worshlp Academy held on Monday evenings over 2024, which helFEd connect with other churches Klentified new muslclans to develop thelr muslcal skllls in the context of worshlp. Flnanclal OveThlew of2024 The thurth's Income is primarlly recelved from the majorlty members glvlng IO% (a tlthe) of thelr Income and offerings. This biblical prinaple is tsught in the church and works In practi as a voluntsry contribution from those people wlth enough faith in these princlples to put them into prattl. In addition to this, from ts'me to time, special voluntsry offerings are made by members. Ideally the tithe is used to provide for people and offerlngs for projects - this is retlected in the accounts. Significantlyi 2024 saw the contlnued use of the Gipsy Lane church site, with sufflcient finan to help the ongoing Maintenan and various programmes to support a church ngregation growlng in numbers across Bridgwater & Wellington too. At the end of the 21st financial year, the church's finances remained in a strong position and Trustees remained confident in being able to meet the financial commitments and to be able to continue to be generous in giving to the needs of others inside and outsi(Je the church and across the church In Taunton and to pay the salarles of the staff. LLccf-Annual (Tristees) Report 2024 Page3of6
Church Offl The church Offi continued to provide support on all levels to the various ministries in the thurch and provided a pla for people to meet to tslk over Issues, etc. Office systems were maintsined, the church website, Fatk and Elvanto were used throughout the year as part of developing communirAtions (and continued some alignment with admin proSeS based in the Kenosha church). The systems for managing church accounting continued to be developed in 2024 and achleved the storing all dats elettronioilly to support continued church growth and save time. Therefore, professional advi was sought to help maintsin and improve financial efficienry, transparency and compliance. Vlslon & Comm/tment Course The Wsion and Commitment Course (V&C) is the'way in, to thurch membership and consists of a 20-sesslon series and ran during 2024 In the three churches, along with Alpha courses and good contscts were made with people during these courses. The V&C course covers the basic foundations of church Ilfe and practi. Everyone who wants to become a committed member of the church goes through thls course to ensure that we all understand the principles upon whlch the Ilfe of the church is founded. Chlldren The church is blessed wlth many children of a variety of age groups, who are a credit to their familie5 and who are learning about Jesus and endeavouring to live out thelr faith. There are varied activities such as: Teaching during the Sunday mting Involvement in many areas of church Ilfe The Childn,$ WO continued to use the outside classrooms at the church bulldlng and classrooms at Court Fields School and Hamp Academy. Youth Throughout 2024 the work wlth Hres Youth (teenagers) contlnued to develop, with activities and meetings arranged throughout the year (including for the 'Young Adults? - the youth 15 generally worked jointly acr05S the 3 congregations. A major highlight of the year was the youth golng away together to a youth camp 'Lirnitless' wlth the youth leaders and heltkrs - this had a significant impatt of the young people, and they had a great tlme t()Jether. Preachlng and feachlng program Preaching and teaching continued on Sunday momings, led by Ben and supported by various speakers induding Ben, Bruce, Trefor, Kevin & Chris (in their role as Elders), Glyn Hammnd Matthew Wright, Paul Mew, Peter Fox, Pete Gibson, Alex Akhlgbemen, Kevin Parker, etc. GC preaching and teachlng Is foundational to the growth of the church and has proved provoking and challenging. The teaching that is brought each week continues to be discussed regularly through the home groups, with the emphasis being on practical implementstion of what is shared. YoUTu1 videos of all Sunday teaching in all the related churches are available to be listened to on the church app along with 'special' directional teach1rS from John LaIg and kott Goodwill. L- (frustees) RerA)rt 2024 Page4of6
Prayer Monthly prdyer meetings have taken pla Sin the church started in each congregation and these have been very powerful and proved to IE slgnificant tlmes where God has moved among us and spoken to us of his intentions. Muslc & Media Internshlp Programme The music & media intemship programme ended in June 2024 and involved the intems receiving teachlng and tralnlng In a number of areas to support their activities such as sch(K)I outreaches (assemblies); making testimony videos. live streaming meetings; worship; helping the needy inside and outside the church; street outreach to share their faith; attending home groups and helplng wlth wotshlp across the 3 cnngregations. The interns stsyed with host families and were provided with a car for their travel. They continued to be an integral part of the church family and Sujith Sunil On again rernained in the UK to help with the 2023124 Internship Pr(yJramme. Worshlp Teams A foundational element of the church continues to be a firm focus on the imp)rtanTr of worshlpplng God. The worship teams continued to develop under wlth a conslderable number of musicians working on a rotstion basis in all 3 congregations and 2022 saw the continuation of the Worship Academy to select and train more musicians and to work with musicians from the Bl churches. Pre-marrlage Tralnlng/weddlng This continues as and when needed. Town Wlde Events The emphasis on town wide events and devdoping the church's relationship with other churches In the area, malnly through the Bl connectlons, where church leaders meet weekly for breakfast - this continued to be helpful a5 new local church leaders came to Taunton. There were Jolnt meetings and the debut of 'A Gospel Christmas, In DecemlEr at the Wellsprings leisure ntre, which was enormously successful, was sold out and was a great ststement of church unity in Taunton Evanqe/lsm The church contlnued to look for ways to fulfil the call of God to 'Evangelise the World, through various activities and outreach, induding sharing faith on the streets and working into local school assemblies. Hospltallty The churth continues to demonstrate hospitslty, with many in the church gifted in this area. A'family, environment is estsblished for visitors to be welcomed and cared for and when someone is in n&d (e.g. at the birth of a baby, or if there is sickness), then meals are provided and organised by the leaders and home grps. LLC- Ann1 cfrLLStee51 Rekyjrt 2024 Page5c*6
Pmphetlc Words We have continued to receive a regular flow of prophetic words in the church, which express Gi,S intention to increase our effectiveness and fruitFulnes5 in reachlng the community with the gospel. The churches continued to pray and work through prophetic words to determine how the two congregations should move forward In the will of God. Church weekendaway- OCM Conference 2024 This year s Conferen was agaln held in Cefn Lea in mid-wales and took Pla on 3-8 April 2024 and was hugely successful with over 300 attending. The was teaching from the apostolic team and plenty of leisure time trether, wlth particular focus on the children and youth. Examples of worklng wlth other mlnlstrles and actlvltles In Taunton, Welllngton a Brldgwater Bl and town-wide activities, such as joint Meeting and the Gospel Christmas (choir). Brldgwater Convention at Canalside In Bridgwater for all the Bridgwatsr churches, with well know guest speakers. The Besom Trust (furnlture delivery to needy families; food for the fd bank; monthly contribution to the storage warehouse; projects to help people In their homes) Weekly men's breakfasts in Taunton and various outreach events, such as bowling and an Asian Banquet. A variety of women's events and outreath, such as wreath making at Christmas. Alpha course in Welllngton, along with participation In the Street Falr and Howard Road outreach ROC (churche5 and local community group and authorities working together to affect the local area) Best Before Food Store In Welllngton run by the LLCC Wellington congregation. Connectlons with the churches and church leaders in Wellington and Bridgwater. Conduslon The church has been bullt on clear biblical principles. The growth of the church will continue as strong foundations are constantly bullt into the lives of those God adds to the church. We will continue to respond actively to all that God says to us through prophecy, teaching of the Word and the strutture of Godly leadership that operates in the church. Through faith and patien, we will see His promises to us fulfilled and God's name glorified in the earth. LLccf- Anrthl (Tr) Rep)rt 2024 Page6of6