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2025-09-30-accounts

Launceston Community Church Trustees Annual Report - Year Ending 30th September 2025 Object of the Cbwity The objects of the Church are for the knefit of the public l(Kally. nationally and across the world: A) To advance the Christian faith by proclaiming Je$u$ Christ a￿1 texhing the principles and ways of G(xl according to the Holy Bible (The Word of G￿1) B) To relieve sickness and financial Iwdship a￿1 to wom(*e preserve g(xxl health by the provision of fL￿dS, g(KKls or services of any kind, including thmugh the provision of counselling. SUPPK)rt & prayer. and C) To advance education for chlldren. young people, adults, the elderly and for prople with disabilities. Principal Address: Unit 10. Southern Court, Newwrt Industrial Estate Iaunceston, Cornwall PL15 8QX Independent Revlewer: Philip Dean ACA Charity No. 1119195

The Church trustees are pleased to present their annual rep)rt and accounts for the year ending September 2025. t2unceston Community Church is a registered charity no. 1119195. Tbe Church is administered by a Church LEadership: Mr M W Bate (Chair) Mr J H Bailey (Resigned 20.8.25) Mr M D Stearns New Appointment: Miss D Studdart (October 2025). The Trustees are apw>inted for the duration of their pastornl relationship or for a minimum of three years. Worship and Community Activities In addition to our Sunday morning worship and Sunday sch(x)l. we have seen growth not only in Church membership but across our weekly programmes and groups. We were delighted to baptise a lady in June and welcome new families into the Church during the year. Family Fun Mornings during the school holidays. Growbaby on Monday mornings. and Community Open Space on Thursdays continue to attract regular allendees and are supported by the community around the Church. Adventurers After School Club remains a popular children's club on Tuesday afternoons during tem time at Tresmeer Village Hall. We have three established mid-week house groups (one is held in the Church) along with a monthly ladies, morning group, ladies, breakfasts. men's events and many social events throughout the year. A group of young people were tsken to Spree SW at Exeter and following this a Friday Night Group for older primary and secondary school young people was established. We Continue with a monthly Z(x)m Prayer meeting and a monthly Prayer and Worship Night. Over the Christmas period, a Wreath Making Evening, Family Service and Carols by Candlelight Service were held and well attended, iogether with a New Year Family Party. All necessary refurbishments have t*en wmpleted to the Church building and this is reflected in our expenditure. The Church remains an active Member of Churches Together in Launceston. This year we have continued to supp)rt a SWYM (South West Youth Ministries) intern. The Safeguarding I£ad stood down and we now have a new Safeguarding Lead and Deputy.

Community Action Community O￿n Space and Craft and Chat have continued to grow and continue to provTrde free hot and cold light lunches. friendship and support on a weekly basis. Growbaby continues to serve famili¢s and new parents. not only in launceston but the surrounding area. Our support for Operation Christmas Child remains strong. with over 30 shoeboxes collected and sent An November. Five church members contribute weekly to two l<Kal school assemblies through the Bible Society s Open The Book initiative. Additionally, eight members volunteer as Street and Prayer Pastors, either patrolling OT praying for the town on Saturday nights. We are always delighted to open the Church in October for Carnival Night and serve the community with refreshments. Missions at Home and Abroad We continue to support missions ix)th locally and globally. Throughout the year. we welcomed numerous visiting missionaries and were able to offer one-off donations to support their work. Finance The majority of our Church income comes from the faithful giving of our members. primarily through offerings. We reclaim income tax through the Gifi Aid scheme. ensuring that all income is applied to the purposes outlined in our trust's articles and instruments. This year. the majority of our finances were allocated to replenishing the bank account to maintain financial stability. supporting our SWYM intern and various donations for missions both locally and abroad. We are committed to preserving sufficient reserves to maintain the building and its ongoing needs. Our Pastor remains bi-vocational and does not take a salary. Restricled Income has been received from Volunteer Comwall Grnnt towards the running costs of Community Open Space. Growbaby. Wreath Making evening and Adventurers Club. AclLnowledgements We extend our heartfelt grdtitude io all our church members for their faithful giving not only financially but also through their tirne. lalents. and unwavering commitment to serving the Church and the wider community. Date: 19th January 2026 ChairnianlPastor Mervyn Bate On behalf of tAunceston Community Church

Launceston Community Church

Income Statement for the Year Ending 30 September 2025

£
% of Total
% on LY
2025		 £
% of Total
2024
Income
General Offerings
Restricted Offerings
Tax Rebate
Room Hire
Sundry Gifts
Sundry Income
Expenses
Gifts & Donations
Building & Repairs
Subscriptions & Licences
Utilities & Similar
Children & Youth
Equipment Purchases
Event Expenses
Insurance
Grants
Number 10 Building
Open the Book
Sundry
Restricted
Training
Net Surplus (Deficit)
Surplus brought forward
Surplus for the Year
Closing Balance
Represented by:
Current Account
No 2 Account
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds		 30,997
69%
16%
6,999
16%
112%
3,912
9%
17%
3,040
7%
2%
25
0%
(55%)
5
0%
(97%)
44,978
100%
23%
13,710
50%
77%
16
0%
(100%)
1,981
7%
(2%)
2,006
7%
7%
1,990
7%
48%
471
2%
(84%)
219
1%
(59%)
610
2%
(23%)
0%
(100%)
580
2%
(8%)
91
0%
279%
168
1%
29%
5,372
20%
161%
72
0%
27,286
100%
12%
17,692
46%
17,935
17,692
35,627
99%
35,105
522
35,627
34,000
1,627
35,627		 26,636
73%
3,300
9%
3,339
9%
2,985
8%
55
0%
151
0%
36,466
100%
7,761
32%
3,834
16%
2,019
8%
1,882
8%
1,346
6%
2,860
12%
536
2%
788
3%
508
2%
628
3%
24
0%
130
1%
2,055
8%
0%
24,371
100%
12,095
5,840
12,095
17,935
17,418
517
17,935
17,935
-
17,935

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

Philip Dean ACA - member no. 7035421 Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9TL 06/02/2026

Launceston Community Church

Income Statement for the Year Ending 30 September 2025

£
% of Total
% on LY
2025		 £
% of Total
2024
Income
General Offerings
Restricted Offerings
Tax Rebate
Room Hire
Sundry Gifts
Sundry Income
Expenses
Gifts & Donations
Building & Repairs
Subscriptions & Licences
Utilities & Similar
Children & Youth
Equipment Purchases
Event Expenses
Insurance
Grants
Number 10 Building
Open the Book
Sundry
Restricted
Training
Net Surplus (Deficit)
Surplus brought forward
Surplus for the Year
Closing Balance
Represented by:
Current Account
No 2 Account
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds		 30,997
69%
16%
6,999
16%
112%
3,912
9%
17%
3,040
7%
2%
25
0%
(55%)
5
0%
(97%)
44,978
100%
23%
13,710
50%
77%
16
0%
(100%)
1,981
7%
(2%)
2,006
7%
7%
1,990
7%
48%
471
2%
(84%)
219
1%
(59%)
610
2%
(23%)
0%
(100%)
580
2%
(8%)
91
0%
279%
168
1%
29%
5,372
20%
161%
72
0%
27,286
100%
12%
17,692
46%
17,935
17,692
35,627
99%
35,105
522
35,627
34,000
1,627
35,627		 26,636
73%
3,300
9%
3,339
9%
2,985
8%
55
0%
151
0%
36,466
100%
7,761
32%
3,834
16%
2,019
8%
1,882
8%
1,346
6%
2,860
12%
536
2%
788
3%
508
2%
628
3%
24
0%
130
1%
2,055
8%
0%
24,371
100%
12,095
5,840
12,095
17,935
17,418
517
17,935
17,935
-
17,935

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

Philip Dean ACA - member no. 7035421 Lustleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9TL 06/02/2026