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� Annual Trustee’s Report 2020 � Aim and purposes �
� �� The Light of the World Church (TLOTW) along with the overseer in turn have the responsibility of promoting the whole mission of the church in pastoral, evangelistic, and social domains.
Objectives and Activities
TLOTW is committed to the advancement of Christianity and in particular the teaching of the acceptance of God, his son Jesus Christ and the Apostle of Jesus Christ who is recognized as the spiritual leader appointed by God to guide the Church.
When planning our activities for the year, the overseer in turn works together with the fellowship to enable the members to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
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Worship and prayer
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Teaching of the Gospel
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Provision of care for the overseer and his family living in the parish.
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Missionary and outreach work
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Social events open to the public
Achievements and Performances
Worship and Prayer
TLOTW offers daily services every day of the week and over the course of the year the community finds both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, evening prayers provide a quiet, intimate and reflective environment for worship. We also conduct worship services and study groups aimed at the youth and/or children. We also provide interpreting services in English and Spanish for the members and the public when needed. All are welcome to attend our regular services.
Pastoral Care
Some members of our church are unable to attend church due to sickness or age. The overseer in turn visits all church members who have requested it. The overseer joins them either at the individual’s home or hospital to pray with and for them, in favor of their well-being; providing them words of encouragement. In addition, the overseer organises a rota of volunteers to visit all who are sick or unable to get out for any other reason to keep them in touch with church life.
Mission and Evangelism
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Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. The Mission and Evangelism Committee �
have supported local preaching projects. � � Ecumenical Relationships � ��
The church is a branch of the main church, currently there are two locations that serve the London area. One located in the Southwark Borough while the other located in the Lewisham Borough.
We have held joint services on special events where members of the public and members of the congregation can attend, this has led a number of people to attend other church activities and services.
Financial Review
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £25,006.58 and was income allocated to the various necessities around the church. Restricted funds of £28,049.71 were also received and are detailed in the Financial Statements.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is. In particular we want to mention our church trustees and treasurers who have helped us all to understand the church’s accounts and its finances, and all the other members of the TLOTW for their valuable contribution to our ministry and for keeping the church running.
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of TLOTW trustees is set out in the Declaration of Trust document, there must be at least three trustees. The overseer is selected and sent from the International headquarters office of the church.
The overseer and trustees are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the TLOTW are to be spent.
Administrative information
TLOTW church situated in London. TLOTW trustees who have served from 1[st ] January 2019 until the date this report was approved are:
Trustees:
Ms. Maria Hindira Clark, Mrs. Esperanza Hermosa Nunez, Mr. Misael Lopez, Mr. Felipe Godinez, Mr. Merari Hernandez
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� Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2020 �
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| RESTRICTED FUND | RECEIPTS | PAYMENTS |
| ENDING BALANCE 2019 | £ 22,963.48 | |
| CHURCH BUILDING RESTORATION | £ 3,464.05 | £ 3,464.05 |
| HONORARY GIFT | £ 100.00 | |
| EVANGELICAL SPONSORSHIP | £ 1,522.90 | £ 542.00 |
| TOTALS | £ 28,050.43 | £ 4,006.05 |
| UNRESTRICTED FUND | RECEIPTS | PAYMENTS |
| ENDING BALANCE 2019 | £ 1523.28 | |
| REGULAR GIVING | £ 22,583.01 | |
| EUROPEAN SPONSORSHIP | £ 7,196.62 | |
| CHURCH BUILDING RESTORATION | £ 1,460.00 | |
| UTILITIES | £ 11,266.27 | |
| TRAVEL | £ | £ 331.93 |
| GENERAL | £ 92.07 | £ 959.85 |
| JANITORIAL | £ 238.29 | £ 108.11 |
| INVENTORY ITEMS | £ | £ 323.23 |
| DECORATIONS | £ 569.93 | £ 731.02 |
| TOTALS | £ 25,006.58 | £ 22,377.03 |
| YEAR TOTAL | £ 53,056.29 | £ 26,383.08 |
Approved by the Trustees on October 5, 2021
| Approved by the Trustees on October 5, 2021 | Approved by the Trustees on October 5, 2021 | Approved by the Trustees on October 5, 2021 |
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| MR. MISAEL LOPEZ NUNEZ 05/10/2021 |
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| MRS. ESPERANZA HERMOSA | 05/10/2021 | |
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees/ members of The Light of the World Church � On accounts for the year ended � 2020 Charity no 1143270
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Responsibilities and basis of report: � ��
In accordance with General Directions given by the Commission (under section 145(5) (b) of the Charities Act 2011an audit is not required, so the trustees are allowed to have an independent examination instead.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 2021 on the basis made by the Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act which places three specific duties on me:
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Firstly, I must carry out the independent examination in accordance with the Commission’s Directions given in the (Independent examination of charity accounts: examiners (CC32)
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Secondly, I must make the independent examiner’s report to the charity’s trustees
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Thirdly I must consider if matters of material significance have come to my attention during the independent examination which give rise to a legal duty to report direct to the Commission.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination in accordance with General directions given by the Charity Commission. It includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison on
the accounts presented with the records stated. The accounting records are kept in respect of the charity accounting records set out in section 130 of the 2011 Act.
The accounting records are sufficient to show and explain all the charity’s transactions and
(a)disclose at any time, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity at that time,
(b)enable the trustees to ensure that, where any statements of accounts are prepared by them under section 132(1), those statements of accounts comply with the requirements of regulations under section 132(1).
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:
a) accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
b) the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Name: Jocabed Granados Cedeno
Address:39 Stevenson Crescent SE16 3EN Date : 05/10/2021
Signed: