2021-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 1st April 2020 To 31st March 2021

Section A Reference and administration details

The Living God Church

Charity name The Living God Church Other names charity is known by TLGC Registered charity number (if any) 1148307 Charity's principal address 32 Munnings Close Basingstoke Hampshire Postcode RG21 3EH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Hazel Mallare	Joint Chair
	Joel Jose	Joint Chair
	Maria Cristina Dano	Finance Lead - Southampton
	Grace Tolero	Finance Lead - London
	Marcel Wayne Foronda	Finance Lead - Basingstoke
	Genevieve Barnett	Finance Lead - Sunderland
	Genevieve Gutierrez	Business Support
	Rex Arellano	Business Support

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Dates acted if not for whole year

Name

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Joseph Pascual - Senior Pastor

Section B Structure, governance and management Description of the charity’s trusts Type of governing document Trust Deed (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Trust (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Appointed by the Board of Trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

• policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;

• the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

• relationship with any related parties;

• trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

To advance the Christian faith in the UK and Philippines in such ways as the Trustees shall think fit, including, but not limited to: a) Conducting worship and evangelistic services; b) The provision of religious education; c) Advancing in life and helping young people; and, d) The relief or prevention of poverty.

This section of the report sets out: a) How the Board of Trustees, working with pastors and church leaders, carried out their strategic vision and commitment to advance the Christian faith in the UK and the Philippines; b) To confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance (Reg. 40 (2) (c) (ii)). A brief summary of the main activities undertaken to further charitable purposes, explaining how these activities furthered the charity's purposes for the public benefit (Reg. 40 (2)(b)(i)), below: oConducted Sunday and mid-week Christian worship services and provided biblical instructions such as Discipleship and Servant- Leadership Training and Systematic Bible Studies for different peer or age groups. oConducted Christian ceremonies including water baptism and child dedication, and renewal of marriage vows. oPlanned for and organised mission work, evangelistic and outreach services, and planted satellite churches in areas of greatest spiritual need or new opportunities. oConducted corporate prayer meetings and prayer and fasting events. oOrganised peer support and fellowship groups. oProvided spiritual care and biblical counselling for those in need. oProvided advocacy and/or advice for those with housing or benefit issues. oProvided limited financial assistance and goods or services to victims of calamity or those in dire need and had no means or recourse to public funds.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

• policy on grantmaking;

• policy programme related investment;

• contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021. Trustees Most of the Trustees named on page 1 have served as the Church Board of Trustees ("The Board") throughout the year. Appointment of Trustees is governed by the Trust Deed of the Charity. The Board is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing Trustee. Constitution and Objectives Constitution TLGC is constituted by a Trust Deed for the advancement of the Christian faith. When planning TLGC's charitable activities for 2020/21, the Trustees considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular the specific guidance to charities for the advancement of religion. Objectives Pursuant to the TLGC's Vision and Mission the charity's main objectives are to share the love of God to people and help them become disciples of Jesus Christ - baptising them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey His commandments. TLGC exists to bring glory to God by loving Him and others through a Church life of: o Spiritual, truthful and united worship; o Committed and sacrificial service; o Warm fellowship; and, o Prayers, care and support for one another. Development Activities and Achievements

The Trustees continue to assert that TLGC would not be able to exist without the continued support of a sustained and growing number of willing and committed leaders, workers and members who give their time and services voluntarily. As a result of the careful management of resources and consistent giving by the willing TLGC leaders, workers and members, the general financial position of the charity is stable - giving opportunity and flexibility in the future to further advance its charitable objectives.

Notwithstanding the COVID-related social distancing prohibitions, new members have joined TLGC during 2020 to 2021. TLGC Sunderland had been successfully planted towards the end of the financial year, resulting in the appointment of new trustees from the local church. There are now eight TLG Churches in the UK as a result, namely:

England: o TLGC Basingstoke o TLGC London o TLGC Southampton o TLGC Sunderland (new)

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Section D Achievements and performance

Scotland:

o TLGC Aberdeen o TLGC Edinburgh o TLGC Glasgow o TLGC Livingston The churches in Scotland are registered separately with OSCR (No. SC043957) and the relevant Trustees provide a separate account and report to the said governing body. Additional churches had also been planted in the Philippines as a joint mission work between TLGC churches in England and Scotland. The TLG Churches in the Philippines are registered separately with the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission and are governed in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations for non-profit organisations in the country. Together with the increased commitment of existing leaders, workers and members, whose natural and spiritual gifts and talents have been increasingly benefiting the Church and the immediate communities, every TLG Church in the UK continues to be self-financing. Financial Review This year's income came from tithes, offerings, donations and Gift Aid, and these totalled £113,222.

Considering the £75,969 carried over from the last financial year and the current year's total operational expenditures of £53,901, the Trustees are able to report a £135,290 total surplus by the end of 2020/21. The significant reduction in the financial year’s operational expenses (£53,901) compared to last year’s (£101,971) was mainly to due to the efficiencies derived from conducting services virtually, instead of inperson events at hired church buildings or community halls when COVIDrelated social distancing measures were in place. The Church leaders also held Bible Teacher and Leadership Training sessions, as well as the annual Summer Camp, via Zoom, which proved efficient but not less effective at the same time. The Trustees periodically review the charity’s finances to ensure business continuity. TLGC still runs strategically and operationally based on the unpaid, personal sacrifices of volunteer pastors, leaders and workers without having to employ staff. This will be reviewed in the next financial years for sustainability purposes.

Future Developments

The Trustees are optimistic that TLGC will continue to plant, develop and grow new churches in areas as new opportunities arise to widen the Church impact to the spiritual and support needs of the people in those new communities. It is prayerfully envisaged that more volunteer workers and leaders will rise up - improving stability within families and Church ministries. Outreaches in local hospitals through chaplaincy work by pastors and

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Section D Achievements and performance

gifted leaders or members are also being prayed for.

Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

The Trustees are required under the Trust Deed of the Charity to prepare financial statements each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its results for that period.

In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to comply with their obligations under the Charities Act 2011 with regard to:

Accounts Annual Report and Annual Return

• The keeping of accounting records for the charity;

• o The preparation of annual statements of account for the charity; o The auditing or independent examination of the statements of account of the charity;

• o The transmission of the statements of account of the charity to the Commission;

• The preparation of an Annual Report and its transmission to the

• o Commission;

• The preparation of an Annual Return and its transmission to the Commission.

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Section E Financial review

The Charity aims to accrue financial reserves equivalent to three years' Brief statement of the worth of gross income to ensure sustainability in advancing its objectives charity’s policy on reserves - that is, to enable normal operating activities to continue over a period of up to 36 months should a shortfall in income occur and to consider potential risks and contingencies that may arise from time to time.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

• the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);

• how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;

• investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Hazel Mallare Joel Jose Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)[Joint Chair ] Joint Chair Date 15/01/2022

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Th• Uvlng God Church (TLGCI Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forth• plod Irorn 01104r2020 3110312021 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds R&6tiict￿ funds Endowment funds iunds Labt yoa tothb r•ar•st £ A1 Recol t8 A1.1 Tith88. Oft8 A1.2 Gilt 91, 21,421 Sub totsl{GrDSS Income ft)rAR) 113.222 113,222 127,J19 A2 A68•t and In￿stm￿nt saj Sub total 113.222 113,222 127,319 A3.1 Pkll P2ntal A3.2 Kfssion I Cknroach l Thurch Plantiry A3 3 EvangdiSli¢ l l Anrtivetsary i Fdwh A3.4 Gffts IFtd5hip I c￿E￿Y l ￿er￿￿rtI 3.5 SlOlion¢ty Uur¢h Swplies A3.6 Publ￿ Liablily and IndE￿itY Insurance A3.7 Transportatioffl thsts- S￿Vice Wknrkérs A3.8 Govgrn8n¢¢ C¢sis A3 8 Kbr5hip lD5lru￿ErntSIEqU1pTh￿￿t 24.955 24.955 14472 34491 11,133 2.854 18,636 11,636 745 120 74$ 120 905 Sub total 53.$01 A4 A88et and Inv•8tment purcha8e4188• table) Sub totsi Totalp8yments 53.901 53,901 101,971 P40tLrfreceiW￿PPYrn0ntsJ A5 Translers bgtwegn funds A6 Cash funds last y•ar•nd Cash fiKxts th&% year end 59,321 59,321 25,348 75.969 75.#6# 50,621 75,969 135.290 135.290 TAR March 2012

Section B Statement of assets and liabililies at the end of the period Unrestricted fvjnds RasttiGted funds Endowtnent funds to rnar•Bt £ B1 Cash funds 135.290 Total¢•sh funds 135.290 UnrEstriEled funds Restricted fund Endowment funds Drtal to rnar•Bt £ r•rtvalup IcOcqwll Details B3 Investment assets rort valup (COCq￿lI 9,500 Details B4 Ass•ts retained for charity'5 ¢yn use 3,500 Detal IC￿0￿1> 85 UabllW•s Snod by ono ty) beha￿ of 81 the INslees Pffll NamB Date of apwov81 Hazel Malk 1510112022 jel Jose 1510112022 TAR 10 March 2012

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Sectlon A Independent Exarniner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of The Living God Church ffLGCI On a¢¢ounts lor the year ended 2020r21 Charlty no lif any) 1148307 Set out on pages TLGC Receipt and Pawment Account for 2020121 ICC16a, pages 1-2} I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity Ixhe Trust'} for the year ended 3110312021. Responsibilities and As the th8rity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation basls ol report of the accx)unls in ac(xirdance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (kne Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'5 accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in carryiThJ out my examination, I have followed Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectson 14515)Ib} of the Act. I have cc¥npleled my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention (other than that disclosed below'} in Connects￿ with the examination whith gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect." accounb.ng records were not kepl in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the acwunts do not accord the accounting records Independent examiner's stalemenl I have no coni2ms have come across no other matters in connection with the eXaMinat￿n lo which attentson strN)uld ￿ drawn in order to enable a pr¢)per understanding of the accounts lo te reached. . Please delete the w)rds in the brackets rfthey not apply. Signed: Date: 27101122 Narne: Abigail Punzalan Relevant professional quallncatlonlsl or body (If any): Chartered A￿CXjntanI Address: 91 Rochester Avenue London TW13 4EF IER October 2018 TAR 11 Maich 2012

Section B Disclosure Only cofflplele If the examiner needs lo highli9hl matters of conoetn (see CC32, Independent examinath)n of charity accounts." directions and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef detalls of any Items that the examlner wlshes to disclose. IER October 2018 TAR 12 March 2012