Charity Nuniber: 1136299 Life Churcb London Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 l¥larcb 2025 LIFE CHURCH LONDON
Llfe Chiireh Loitdon Index Contents L¢gal and Administrative Details Trustces Report Independent Examiner's Report Ststement of Financial Activiti¢s Balanc¢ Sheet 10-12 Notes to Accounts
Life Chiirch London al and Administrative Details Trustees Mrs Maria Stroud Mr Vladimir Strinatko Rev Juan Buenaventurd Banke HSBC 74 High Street Barkingside Ilfort E&sex IG6 2DN Independent Examiner A A Boaf0BewU FCCA MBA Chartered Certified Accountant 374 Ley Street Ilford Essex IGI 4AE Rcgistered Address 188 K DTower Cotterclls Hemel Hempstead FIPI IAU Charity Number: 1136299
Life Church Londou Report of the Trustees The trustces submit their annual report together ivith the fmancial stalements for the year endcd 31 Mah 2025. The fanCIal statements have becn prepared in accordance ivith the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply iyith the charity's trust deeQ the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and RertIng by Charities- Statement of Recommendcd Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16107114. Governing Document Trust deed dated 18 July 2009. Registered as a charity on l O Jun¢ 2010. ObjectRves Life Church London is an independenL non-denominational Christian Church who presents and teaches the gospel of Jesus Chrtsl. Life Church objectives are: To advance thc Christian religion for the benefit of the public in acconlance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To T¢li¢ve sickness and FanCIal hardship and to promolc and pte5erve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of ally kind. including the provision of cou[lI1ng and support in such parts of Ihe United Kingdom or the world as the trnstees from time to timc may think fit. To offer humanitarian lStanCe to individuals and communities in need, both in the UK and internationally. To lead willing people to the Church of Jesus Christ To help Christ loving people to grow as matur¢ Christians Review of Aetivities The financial position of the organisalion at the end of the fllwicial year is as detailed in the attached fmancial statements. The charity received income of £56.943 during thc year. Trustees The following served as trust¢es during the year: Mrs Maria Stroud Mr Vladitnir Strinatko Rev Juan Buenaventura Trustee Selection Method Trustees appointed by resolution ofihc existing tThtee body.
Lifc Church l.oiido Activities and Achieve.ments During the Year Christian Worship Services Life Church London continued to hold weekly ivorship services at Cumberland School, Plaistoiv. E&st London up until the end of August 2023. From September month ive iverc forced to rclocate our worship services due to our cxisting venue no longer IKing available for use. Life Church London started holding services at School 21. Stratfor(L East London and continued to do so for ihc rcmainder of FY2023-2024. Th¢s¢ services, Ivhich provide spiritual teaching and community support, have seen a gradual increas¢ in we¢kly attendance. As per our church culture we continued to provide refreshments to foster a welcoming environment, particularly for famili¢s with children. House Groups House Groups are a vital part of the church's support nehvork. To enhance community engagemenL the in-person house group meetings ¢ame more regular, in particular our East London and West London gatherings. The weekly online meetings also remained an important activity, offering members spiritual and social support at the comfort of their home. Youth Ministry Life Church London's youth ministy maintained a robust Onli presence, with weekly online me¢lings that offered a safe space for young peopl¢ to connecl and grow in their faith. The youth also enjoyed various in-p¢rson activities, including tK)wling and outings. which provided opportunities for fLm and fellowship. Prayer Group The Prayer Group met ¢very Thursday online, providing spiritual encouragement and a platforni for membcrs to support one another through prayer. Overseas Mission and Activities The charity Continued its support of Life Church Philippines. contributing to seY¢rnl mission initiatives such as: Lifecare Project L.LILS.I.: From June 2023 onwarf this initiative aims to end malnutrition and hunger in Liminangcong and Bucanffj Palawan, Philippines. Medical Missions." In May 2023, Life Church London supported a 9-day LifeCar¢ 'Alay Buhay, Medical Mission and Evangelistic Nights across Palawan. Philippines, providing healthca services and spiritual suppx)rt to underserved communities. Veg4Kids: From Marcb 2022 onwards, 'Gulayan ni Minan, a food-growing initiative. providing organic and nutritious meals for children in Palaivaffj Philippines. Donations covered faTming costs such as see equipment. and volunleer support. Additionally, Life Church London supported Life Church Mindanao in its effort5 to &ssist disadvantaged families. IA)cal Outreach The church once again organized food pack distributions for local residcnls in Platstoiv area, helping to mect immediate needs and build relationship8 Ivithin the community. This initiative culminated in a Christmas celebration.
Life Chulrh tA)ndo Acbievements And Performance Life Church London continued to focus on spiritual groivth and voluntccr dcvelopment efforts. There wcrc several mentoring and traitLing events throughout the year, Ivorth special mcntion is thc 'Shimmei Women's Conference, and the 'Braveheart Men's Conference.. The church also held its annual family carnp in May 2024. where participants ¢njoyed differ¢nt leam-building activilies, m¢ntoring and much needed respite from business of life. The Charity has continued exploring possible locations for outreach missions ivithin UK and will b¢ fornialised and initiated when an outreach team leader has been selected. Currently? an outreach location in the city of Boston. UK seems most probable for FY25-26 due to existing r¢lationships with families b&8ed in the area. The charity continued its support of local and international missions. The initiatives and programmes mentioned in 'Activities and Achievements, section, enabled Life Church London to supp)rt and positively impact several communities. How Our Activities Deliver Public Benefit Our main activitles and who ive try to help are &s described in our objectives. All our charitable activilies focus on these objectives to further our charitable purtx)ses for the public benefit. Reserves Policy We are confident that thc projccted ongoing funding will be adequate to support charity's activities in the foreseeable medium tcmi and that our operating costs iyill be met. During summer of 2021 we transitioned to in-person gatherings, which incurred large initial expenses and new on-going expenses, however, we made sure that ive can meet thesc and continue in the charity's activities At 31 March 2025 there ivas free unrestricted reserves of £30,525 and this will be used to suptK)rt th¢ charity's future activities. Expenditure The charity's expenditure ivas primarily dtrected towards th¢ operation of its ministries, including worship s¢rvices. outreach activities. and support for international missions. Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to ivhich the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place lo provide reasonable assurdnce against fraud and error.
Life Churcli IAbndoii Plans for the Fulure Looking ahead, Life Church London plans to: Continue expanding its in-person gatherings across the London arw with a focus on establishing an outrcach in a different area of London OT other cities. Fplore optX)rtunities to secure a permanent premises within 1-2 years to enhance its operational effectiveness and suptK)rt further groivth. Continue its international Jnission work suptK>rting Lif¢ Church Philippines and other outreach initiatives. The charity remains committed to its core objertivcs and is oplimistic about its ability to deliver public benefit in the coming year. Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable laiv and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires th¢ tne¢S to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of atTairs of thc charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of ihe charity for that period. In preparing Ihese financial statements, thc InteeS are required to: a) select suitable accounting tx)licies and apply them consistently. b} observe the methods and principles in thc Charities SORP. c} make judgments and estimates thal are reasonable and prudent- d) state whether applicable accounting standards have been followrf subject to any material departures disclosed and explaincd in the fmancial ststements. ¢) prepare the financial statements on the going conc¢rn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation The trustees are resnsIble for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the fmancial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the fmancial statements comply ivith the Chariti¢s Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable st¢ps for th¢ prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The ttustees are responsible for the maintenancc and integrity of the charity and fmancial infomiation included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom govcrning the preparation and dissemination of fmancial statements may diffcr from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Life chUb 110 Indepcndcnt Examiner The tTUStees intend asking the existing accountant to vlertake the independenl examination of Ihe otganisation'5 accounts in the following year. Dvlaration I declar4 in my capacity of charity trustee. that: the tnL8tees have approved the report above; and bave aulknrised me to sign on their bel£ Name: Mr vladi Strinatho Position: Trustcc DAted= 18 February 2026
LifL Church London Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Llfe Church London I report to the tnleeS on my cxamination of the financial statements of Lifc Church l.ondon ('the charity,) for the year ended 31 March 2025 ivhich comprise the Statement of Financial Activilie& the Balance Sheet and related nolcs. This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body. in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has undertaken so that I mighi state to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to state to them in this report and for no othcr purpose. To the lIest extent perniitted by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my work. for this report or for the opinions I have fornicd. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of charity you are respO81ble for the prepardtion of the financial statements in accordance with th¢ rwuirements of the Charlties Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my exatnination of th¢ charity's fjnancial statements carried out under rtIOn 145 of th¢ Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,) and in carrying out my examination I hav¢ followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Ad. An independent examination do¢s not involve gathering all ihe evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an audilor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statement5. The planning and conduct of an audit goe5 Iwond the limited &ssurance that an indepcndent examination can provide. Consequcntly l express no opinion as to ivhether the rllwicial statements present a 'true and fair, vieiv and my port is limited to those specifIc matters set out in the independent examiner's statemenL Independent examiner's statement If the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a mcmber of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. Your incomc for the year wa5 tlOW this amount. I confm I am a member of ACCA which is one of Ihe listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I cOnfM that no material matters have come to my att¢ntion in connection with the examination givAng me Cause to beli¢ve that in any material respect: accounting records ivere not k¢pt in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the
the fllmncial statements do not accord with those records" or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning th¢ form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair vielv which is not a matter considered &8 part of an ind¢pend¢nt examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a pro understanding of the financial statemenls to bc reached. A A Boafo - Brewu FCCA MBA Augusths & Co 374 Ley Street Ilford Essex IGI 4AE Dated:19 February 2026
Llfe Church London Statement of Financial Activitles Year Ended 31 March 2025 Note Unrestiicled Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 Incomlng Resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income" donations Bank interestr received Totsl Incomlng Resources 56.425 518 56.943 56.425 518 56,943 62.915 161 63.076 Resources Exponded Cost of gen•rating funds Cost of generating voluntsry income Total Rosources Expended 55.401 55.401 55,401 55.401 62.727 62,727 Nel Movements in funds 1.542 1.542 349 Funds brought for%wdrd at 01104r2024 28.983 28,983 28.634 Funds carrie(I forward at 31103r2025 30,52S 30.525 28,983 The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these financaal statemeni5.
Lrfo Church London BalanGe Sheet at 31 March 2025 Nole 2025 2024 Flxed Assets TaThJli Jle Assets Curront Assets Cash al bank and In hand Deblots 31.425 30.483 Creditors: Amounts faning due wlthin one year Nel Gufftnt assets 28.683 Toial assets less rrent liablieS .525 28.983 Net assets 30.525 28.983 Represented by: Unresbicted fund 10 30.525 30.525 28.983 28.983 The financial statements e aFvoved by the In on 18 Febwary 21Y26 and signed on its behalf by. Mr Vladlmlr Strlnatko (rruslee) The notss on pages 10 to 12 fomi part of these finandal sI*m.
Life Church London Notes To Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2025 1. 1. Accounting convention The fancial statcments have been prcparcd undcr the hislorical cost coni'cntii)n iyith items recogniscd at cost or trdnsaction valu¢ unlcss othcnyise stated in the Televant note(s) lo these accounts. The fjnancial statemcnts have bcen prepad in accordance ivith the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accotmling and ReFOrting by Charities preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordance ivith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ofireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Ath 2011. 1. 2. Incoming Resources tkjnations relate to amounts receivable during the year. 1.3. Capital Grants Grants towards capital expenditure are c¥edited to a defeed capital grant and released lo Income and Expenditure account over the expected lives of the assets. The amount released equals the deprecialion tharge. 1.4 Restricted Funds Rstricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as deoded by Ihe trustees. Expenditure which meets this criteria is charged to the fund. 1.5 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources re1vable or generated for the objects of the charity without furthet spe(ified putposes and are available as general funds. 2. Trustees The twstees received no remuneration for their SerIfj. 3. Voluntary income Unrestricied Restricted Total Total 2025 2024 Donations Other income Tithes and Offering Total Incoming Resources 657 4.845 50,923 56.425 657 4.845 50.923 .425 7,485 55,430 62.915 10
Life Church London Notes to Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2025 Cost of generating voluntary income Un.restricied Restricl Furxl Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 Love Gifts arKI Donations Rental and Hall Hire Mission, Training and Summer Camp Vvorship, Music and Media Expenses EvangelFsm and Hospitslity Expens8S Utilities Transportation and Travel Expenses Supplies and Materials Insurance Sundry Expenses Governan cost (per note 5) Depreciation on Fumiture and Equipment 5,816 22,103 8.448 1.723 8.252 5.816 22.103 8,224 20.292 5.354 5,913 8.023 122 9.916 3.285 218 1,723 8,252 4.087 3.461 251 4.087 3.461 251 960 300 55.401 300 55.401 417 62.727 5. Govemance cost UrF•restricled Restricted FurKI Fund Total 2025 Total 2024 Bank Charges Independent Examinerfs Fees 63 9LK) 960 960 963 6. Staff Costs 2025 2024 Salaries Employers National Insuran No employee eam8d in excess of £60,OCKI Average number of employees 11
Life Church London Notes To Accounts Year Ended 31 March 2025 7. Fixed Assets Fumiture Fixtures & Equipment Motor Vehicle Total Cost At l April 2024 Addition Disposal At 31 March 2025 3.432 3,432 3,432 Deweciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year Disposal At 31 March 2025 3.132 3.132 3.432 3.432 Net Book Value: At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 300 8. Debtors 2025 2024 Paye and Nl 9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals 1,8 1.800 900 10. Analysis of net assets between funds Net Current Fixed Assets Total Unrestricted Funds 30.525 30.525 30.525 30.525 11. Trustees remuneration and key management personnel The trustees do not receive any remuneration for their serviL*s. The trustees are considered as key InanaerneDt personnel. 12