THE LIGHT AND LIFE FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP
Annual Report and Financlal Statements
For the year ended 310ecember 2023
IA Company Limited by Guarantee)
COMPANY NUMBER 06483098
CHARITY NUMBER 1124579

THE LIGHT AND LIFE FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP
Contents of the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Page
Trustees. report- statutory information
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Slalemènl of financial activities
Balance sheet
8-13
Notes to the financial slal8ments

THE LIGHT AND LIFE FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP
Trustees. report- statutory infonnatlon
For the year ended 31 December 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
J Simpson
Pastor D Rowe
Rev H Bultler
N Roberts
M Bonnick
Registerod office
105-111 Landor Road
Stockwell
London
SW9 9RR
Company number
Charity number
6483098
1124579
Banker8
HSBC PLC
20 Borough High Street
Soulhwark
London
SE1 1YB
Independant Examlner
Jacob Cavena9h & Skeet
Chartered Accounlanls
5 Robin Hood Lane
Sullon
Surrey SM1 2SW
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THE LIGHT AND LIFE FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP
Trustees, report
For the year ended 31 December 2023
The trustees (who are also the directors) present Iheir report and the financial statements of the charitable
company for the year ended 31 December 2023. The statutory information is shown on page 1.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The Light and Life Full Gospel Fellowship is a company limited by guaranle6, number 6483098 and il is
governed by its Memorandum & Articles of Association. It is registered as charity number 1124579.
The trustees are responsible for the legal and administrative running of the church. They are appointed by
the existing trustees. The trustees keep up to date by reading the new guidance released by the Charity
Commission.
The senior Pastor, Pastor Herma Buttler is the President of the Direclors and Trustees Board. The trustees
consist of a maximum of 7 members which are reviewed periodically. The Board of Directors which is rnade
up of ordained Officers of the church and the Trustees Board are responsible for ensuring the smooth and
successful legal operation of the church. Duties include Ibul are not limited lo) establishing policy,
overseeing capital expenditures and financial reporting.
Trustees which served during tho year:
J Simpson. D Rowe, Rèv H 8utt16r, N Roberts and M Bonnick.
The Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors comprise the key managèment personnel of the church.
Both Boards meet regularly lo oversee the day lo day running of the church. The remuneration of key
management personnel is decided annually by the trustees.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
VlsSon and Purpose
The advancemènt of the Christian religion in particular by the propagation of the Gospel.
To help young people especially but not exclusively through leisure activities. So lo develop their
physical. mèntal and spiritual capacities that they may grow lo fijll maturity as individua15 a5
members of society and that their condition of lrfe may be improved.
The charity is a member of the Evangelul Alliance. The activities that the charity undertook lo meet thèse
objectives are summarised in the achievements and perfomiance section of this report bèlow.
Publlc Beneflt Reportlng
The trustees hereby confirm that they have complied with section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 and have
provided explanations ol the ways in which the local communily have benefited from the range of activities
hosted by the charity during the past year, as detsiled below.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During the year The Light and Life Full Gospel Fellowship has continued to make every effort lo save for a
new building from the funds raised. The Sancluary is now back in full use. Out of the said fund we have
undertaken the following..
1. Rally.. We did not hold a fund-raising rally during 2023. However. the trustees continue to seek ways of
raising funds to buy a new building to help serve the community. An amount of £373.946 is sel aside
towards this but we do need more funds and we are looking for generous gift from
individualslphilanthropists or companies who believe a church in a community is of great value. We
continue in our effort to raise £3m.
2. Missions." The Church continues to support Missions such as Crisis at Christmas. Spurgeon Charily,
Christian Aid, Star Children's charity and Fareshare.
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Trustees, report
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
3. Foodbank.. The Foodbank is now fully operated by LLFGF. Our register has significantly increased. We
pack 90 crates each week feeding a total of 322 people including children. There is also a waiting list of
people wanting lo register with the Foodbank. We are able lo collect food from various stores via Food
Team at Neighbourly and Foodiverse. We also collect directly from Fareshare, Wailrose Asda, Costco,
Greggs and Prett. Al present each week the volunteers musl set up the room for Ihe operation of the food
bank and pull apart when finished. This is part of our future plans to have a permanent area.
The excess food we collect is passed on lo another Charity in the area, consisting of bakery products.
Excess sandwichlrolls is handed out to the homeless at London Bridge by one of our Deacons. Mr Hanglan.
on hisjourney home.
We also operate a soup kitchen On￿ a month during the winter periods be￿een November-march. This
has been successful and is well appreciated by the community. They often ask for the soup.
4. Famlly SeThlce-. Special services for the family on Mother's and Father's Sunday were held in the
Sanctuary.
5. Sunday School.. We resumed the childrens Chrislmas Party in the building during 2022.This is opened
lo all children. We continued to celebrate the pupils. achievemenl with an end of year award ceremony.
6. The Llght and Llfo Support.. continues to give support with hospital visits, home help, etc. There is
home delivery to families and Individuals. We continue to do Monday Meals on Wheels.
7. Musl¢ Academy.. For thé past seven years we have run a music academy voluntsrily on 2 Saturday
afternoon. As part of our future plans this is something. we would like lo expand but due lo lack of sufficient
space, we are restricted.
8. Towards the end of 2022 we started opening the building once a week in the colder months to create a
warm space for the community. A meal is provided and hot and cold drinks continued lo be available
throughout the day. This was funded by Ihe Fellowship. We called this project "Thou Preparost A Table
(TPAT).
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
The aim of the charity is lo own a larger community building lo be able to better operate the activities we
already do in such a limited space. We would also like to run a crechelplayschool and youth Club.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity is in a healthy state financially.
Raserves pollcy
The trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to relain, appropriate to the charity's needs.
This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The truslees aim lo ensure
the charity will be able lo continue lo fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in
income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not lo set aside funds unnecessarily.
Reserves review
The charity had total funds of £1.710,362 at the end of the year of which £373,946 were designated for the
purchase of a new building. £32,328 is invested in r￿ed assets and £972.000 in inveslmenls. The free
resetves are therefore £332,088.
Grant making poll¢y
The charity gives regular gifts to Crisis at Christmas. Christian Aid and CAP. The charity also gives gifts lo
individuals who are in need in line with their objectives.
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Trustees, report
For the year ended 31 December 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW Icontlnued)
Fundraising policy
In line with the reporting requirements included in the Charities Act 2016 the Trustees are pleased lo
confirm that all fundraising is undertaken in compliance with best fundraising practice. During the year we
did not employ any professional fundraisers. There were no complaints or criticisms during the year about
our fundraising aclivitl8S.
Risk management
The Iruslees have considered the risks to which Ihe church is exposed arKI uses a risk register lo manage
the risks. The principal risk idenb.fied is Financi81- Income is derived from individuals who attend the church
with no certainly of future giving. We monitor monthly giving to highlight any conceming trends or loss of
donors. Our finance policy is closely observed by all staff to ensure careful spending. Our reseThes policy
ensures that we always hold 3 months fixed costs in reserve at all limes.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Iruslees are responsible for preparing Ihe Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and regulations and have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public
benefit.
Company law rèquires the Iruslees, who are the directors for the purposes of company law, lo prepare
financial slalemenls for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elecled lo prepare the financial
statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice {Uniled Kingdom
Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. Under company law the trustees musl not approve the financial
slalements unless they are salisfied that they give a Irue and fair view of the slate of affairs of the company
and of ils incoming resources and application of resources. including the nel income or expenditure, of the
company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, thè trustees are requiréd to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:
observe the methods and principles in the charib.es SORP.,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial slalemenls on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume Ihal
the company will be able lo continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and
explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime Ihe financial posilion
of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act
2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The above report is prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating lo small companies within
Part 15 of thè Companiès Act 2006.
Approved by the trustees and signed on Iheir behalf by
D Rowe
Jsi
son
Date.. 28 August 2024
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THE LIGHT AND LIFE FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP
Independent examlner's report to the trustees of The Light and Life Full Gospel
FelI0v￿hIp Charitable Company (the Company)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31
December 2023 set out on pages 6 10 13.
Responsibilltles and basss of report
As the charily's trustees (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006
Acl'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are e1￿ible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your
charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of Ihe Chariles Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying
out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5llbl
of the 2011 Acl.
Independent examineVs statement
I have completed my examination. I confim that no matters have come to my attention in connection with
the examination giving me cause lo believe..
accounting records were nol kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act.. or
the accounts do not accord wth those records: or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts givè a 'lrue and fair view, which is not a maller
considered as part of an independent examination.. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo
harilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and the Republic of Ireland {FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other malters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be
reached.
Miriam Hickson CTA FCA
Jacob Cavenagh & Skeet
5 Robin Hood Lane
Sullon
Surrey
SM1 2SW
Dale. l? ZoZ¥
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Statement of firbancial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure accountl
For the year ended 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Unr•$iricted D•signated
Funds
Funds
Total
Unrestricted Oesignated
Fund$
Funds
Total
Not•
Income from".
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
159.450
24,964
159,450 174.129
24,964
14.294
174,129
14,294
Total Incom•
216493
216 493 219 524
219
Expendlturè on:
Raising funds
Rentalproperty costs
Charitable activities
14.711
14.711
5.505
153822 155226
5,505
155226
Total expendlture
168 533 160 7
160 731
Net incomellexponditurel
47,960
47.960
$8.793
58,793
Gains on revaluation ol
investment properties
76
Net movement Sn funds
123,960
123,960
58,793
58.793
Reconcillatlon of fvnds
Total funds brought fO￿ard
12456 373946 1 586402 1 15
Total funds carrled lo￿ard
All of the activities are continuing. There were no recognised gains or10sses other than those stst&d above.
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial slatements.
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Balance sheet
As at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
Note
Flxed a$s•ts
Tangible assets
Investments
32,328
972 000
1.004,328
38,982
896 000
934,982
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
26,374
686 939
713.313
22,325
636 529
658.854
Creditors.. Amounts falling due
within one year
{7279)
Net current ossets
6S1420
Total assets less current Ilablllties
Funds..
General Fund
Designated funds
10
10
1,336,416
37
1.212,456
373
Total Funds
For the year ending 31 December 2023 the company was entitled lo exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. The members have not
required the company lo obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Comp8ni8s Act
2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilty for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect lo accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance wilh the provisions applicable to companies
subject lo the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 28 August 2024 and signed
on its behalf by..
D Rowe
J Simpson
Cornpany Reglslralion No: 06483098
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LIGHT AND LIFE FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Light and Life Full Gospel Fellowship Church is a private company limited by guarantee
incorporated in England and Wales and a re9lStered charity. The registered office is 10&111 Landor
road, Stockwell, London, SW9 9RR.
la. Basis of accounting
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" {-FRS 102"), "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities. the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Companies
Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The charity is a Public 8enefil Entity as
defined by FRS 102.
Thè charity has tsken advantage of the exemption from producing a cash flow statement for smaller
charities under FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of thè charity.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost convention. modified lo include th&
revaluation of investments to fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1b. Golng concorn
Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The Irust8es consid8r that there are no
material uncertainties about the Charity's ability lo continue as a going concem.
1c. TangSble flxod assols
Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity, are capilalised If they can be used for more than one year,
and cost al least £500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted. al the value lo the charity on receipt.
The leasehold propety is deprecialed over the lease ￿ri¢)d of 60 years. Depreciation has been
calculated on the remaining assets on a reducing balance basis. The rates applied per annLtm are as
follows..
Leasehold property
Equipment
60 year straight line
Fixtures and Fittings
250/0 reducing balance
Motor Vehicles
25¥r• reducing balance
25% reducing balance
1 d. Investments
Investment property is valued at fair value at the balance sheet dale and the gain or loss in the year is
reflected in the Statement of Financial Activities.
16. Debtors
Trade debtors and other debtors are induded at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued
at the amount prepaid.
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Notes to thè financial statements (contlnued)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED
1f. Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short terni highly liquid investmenls with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date of opening of the deposit.
19. Credltors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past
event that will probably result in the transfer of funds lo a third party and the amount due to settle the
obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised al their
settlèment amount.
1h. Flnancial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic flnancial instruments.
Basic financial instruments arè Inits'ally recognised al transaction value and subsequently measured al
their settlement value.
11. Incomè
Donations and other income are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the
charity has entitlement to the income. rt Is probable the income will b8 received and th8 amount of
income receivable can be reliably measured.
Donated g¢Jods are measured al their monetary value to the charity and are include¢J under donations
where il is possible lo establish a fair value without incurring excessive cost. An equal amount is
included under the relevant expenditure category so the nel income is nil. The value of donated and
surplus food is excluded from th& accounts where the cost of establishing the fair value of thesè would
be excessive in comparison lo the benefit of the users of the accounts.
Where income has related expenditure las with fundraising or conlract income), thè incoming resource
and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.
Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional enlillement lo
the resources.
Income from lax reclaims are included in the SOFA in the same financial period as the gift lo which
they relate.
1j. Expenditure
All expenditure is accrued as soon as a liability is considered probable, discounled to present value for
longer term liabilities and has been classified under headings Ihal aggregate all costs related to the
category.
Charitable activities comprise expendilure directly related lo the objects of the charrty. It also includes
governance costs, which comprise expenditure to comply with statutory and legal requirements.
Ik. Taxatlon
The charitable company is exempt from taxation under part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010
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Notes to the flnancial statements Iconlinued)
For Ihe year ended 31 December 2023
INCOME
Unrestricted Designated
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Donatlons and legacles
Gift Aid
Gifts & Donations
Donated goods where fair value available
Membership Offerings
22.995
8.040
22,995
8,040
44.197
128415
159 450
17,901
4.465
36,582
115 181
174 129
128415
159450
Other tradlng activllles
Fundraising Events
Other income
6,144
6,144
5,519
Investment Income
Rental income
Bank interest
21.883
21.883
29,659
Total Incomo
3. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTNMES
Unrestrldod Deslgnatod
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
Bank charges
Building repairs & renewals
Church social
Conference expenses
Depreciation
Food donated where fair value available
Flowers
General expenses
Gifts individuals
Gifts - inslilulions
Hire chargès
Insurance
Light & Heat
Loss on disposal
Materials
Motor expenses
Pastor's salary costs
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Sundry expenses
Telephone
Travel
Water
561
20,955
527
2,732
6.654
561
20.955
527
2,732
6,654
430
5,776
1.378
3,571
7,410
36,582
711
4,648
7,220
1,841
495
1,178
2,903
64
5,842
12,066
45,974
3.960
5,632
1,151
1,675
543
151 050
797
6,736
9,485
2.342
2.436
2.667
3,467
797
6,736
9,485
2.342
2,436
2.667
3,467
10.342
21.078
46,526
4,160
4.956
1,077
710
656
10.342
21,078
46,526
4,160
4.956
1.077
710
656
Governance
Accountancy
Independent Examiner's fee
Professional fees
1.998
1,520
1.998
1,520
1,886
1,396
894
Total
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Notes to the financlal statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
4. TRUSTEES'AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The total remuneration of the key management personnel of the charity was as follows..
2023
2022
During the financial year Reverend Buttler received £46,526 (2022.. £45,974) in remuneration in her
capacity as Pastor. These payments are permitted by section 6.1.b of the Memorandum & Articles of
Association.
During the financial year £61212022.. £15) was reimbursed to 3 of the Iwslees (2022.. 3} for charity
èxpenditure.
There were no other related paty iransaclions.
S. STAFF COSTS
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
46,310
216
44.985
98
No employee earned more than £60,000 per annum. The average monthly number of employèes
during the year was 1 {2022'. 1).
6. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Leasehold
Property
Equipment Fixtures & Motor
Fittings
Vehicles
Total
Cost
Al 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2023
43,667
3.527
4.325
51,520
103,039
43
527
Depreciation
Al 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
Released on Disposals
Al 31 December 2023
28.384
728
560
742
2,450
469
32,663
4,715
64,057
6,654
711
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
Al 31 December 2022
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Notes to the financlal stalements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
INVESTMENTS
2023
2022
Investment property
Fair value brought forward
Revaluation
Fair value carrièd forward
896,000
896,000
The property is measured at fair value by the trustees using advice from local propety agents.
8. DEBTORS
2023
2022
Prepayments
Accrued income
Gift Aid receivable
2,045
1.450
2,054
2,400
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Tax and social security
Accruals
2,852
3,955
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Notes to the financial statements (contlnued)
For the year ended 31 December 2023
10. FUNDS
Balance al
1.1.2023
Income &
Gains on
Balanco at
gains Expenditure rnvaluation 31.12.2023
General fund
Designated funds
Building fund
1,212.456
216.493
{168.5331
76,000
1.336,416
373 946
Balance al Income &
Galns on
1.1.2022
Balance at
gains Expenditure revaluation 31.12.2022
General fund
Designatèd funds
Building fund
1.153.663
219.524
{160.7311
1,212,456
373 946
The building fund contains funds sel aside by Ihe direclots from unrestricted income, for purchasing a new
building lo help serve the community.
11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unrestricted Deslgnated
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total Net A85els
32,328
972.000
339.367
32,328
972,000
713,313
373,946
Unrèstricted Deslgnated
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total Nel Assets
38,982
896,000
284.908
38,982
896,000
658.854
373.946
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