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** 

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

- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act [2011]; or 

- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records 

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** 

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

- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act [2011]; or 

- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records 

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


