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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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Day
1st		 Month
April		 Year
2023		 Day
31st		 Month
March		 Year
2024
Section A Reference and administration details
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
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person
(or body)
entitled to
appoint trustee
(if any)
1 Hazel Mallare Joint Chair
2 Joel Jose Joint Chair
3 Grace Tolero
4 Marcel Wayne Foronda
5 Genevieve Barnett
6 Genevieve Gutierrez
7 Rex Arellano
8 Maridane Seva
9 Irene Pretty Resigned 01/10/2024
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Names of the trustees for the Charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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From Period start date To Period end date
Day
1st		 Month
April		 Year
2023		 Day
31st		 Month
March		 Year
2024
Section A Reference and administration details
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
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person
(or body)
entitled to
appoint trustee
(if any)
1 Hazel Mallare Joint Chair
2 Joel Jose Joint Chair
3 Grace Tolero
4 Marcel Wayne Foronda
5 Genevieve Barnett
6 Genevieve Gutierrez
7 Rex Arellano
8 Maridane Seva
9 Irene Pretty Resigned 01/10/2024
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Names of the trustees for the Charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year

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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:

Section C Objectives and activities

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To advance the Christian faith in the UK and Philippines in such ways as the Trustees shall think fit, including, but not limited to: Summary of the objects of the a) Conducting worship and evangelistic services; Charity set out in its b) The provision of religious education; governing document 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, the Philippines, and the Netherlands; b) To confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance (Reg. 40 (2) (c) (ii)). A 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: Summary of the main activities undertaken for the o Conducted Sunday and mid-week Christian worship services and public benefit in relation to provided biblical instructions such as Discipleship and Servant- these objects (include within Leadership Training and Systematic Bible Studies for different this section the statutory peer or age groups. declaration that trustees have o Conducted Christian ceremonies, including water baptism, child had regard to the guidance dedication, and spiritual weddings. issued by the Charity o Planned for and organised mission work, evangelistic and Commission on public outreach services (medical and feeding of indigenous children in benefit) Kidapawan, Philippines). o Planted satellite churches in areas of greatest spiritual need or new opportunities. o Conducted corporate prayer meetings and prayer and fasting events. o Organised peer support and fellowship groups. o Provided spiritual care and biblical counselling for those in need. o Provided advocacy and/or advice for those with housing or benefit issues. o Provided 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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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 2024. Trustees The Trustees named on page 1 have served as the Church Board of Trustees ("The Board") throughout the year. The Trust Deed of the Charity governs appointment of Trustees. The Board is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising through the resignation or death of an existing Trustee. Constitution and Objectives Constitution TLGC is constituted by a trust deed to advance the Christian faith. When planning TLGC's charitable activities for 2023/24, 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 According to the TLGC's Vision and Mission, Charity's main objectives are to share the love of God with people and help them become disciples of Jesus Christ - baptising them in the Name of the Father and the Son and 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 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.

New members have joined TLGC during 2023/24. There are nine TLGC churches in the UK, namely:

England Scotland
TLGCBasingstoke TLGCAberdeen
TLGCLondon TLGCEdinburgh
TLGC Southampton TLGC Glasgow
TLGC Sunderland TLGC Livingston
TLGC Cornwall

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Section D Achievements and performance

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.

The TLGC churches in the Philippines are also registered separately with the Philippine Securities 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 TLGC church in the UK continues to be self-financing.

Financial Review

This financial year's income (from tithes, offerings, gift aid and donations) totalled £285,153 whilst the total expenditure for 2023/24 amounted to £215,150. Comparing the financial years 2022/23 and 2024, the total income increased by £54,160 (+23%) whilst the total expenditure decreased by £29,119 (-12%).

Every TLGC church in England grew in numbers (by around 20%) last year; this which was largely due to the opening of a new church in Cornwall and the evangelistic events held during the year. These developments incurred increased costs in hall rentals, catering, purchase of musical instruments and related operational expenses. Please see the table below:

TOTAL INCOME 2022/23 2023/24 Difference
1. Tithes,Offerings and Donations £197,224 £247,191 £49,967
2. Gift Aid £33,769 £37,962 £4,193
Total receipts £230,993 £285,153 £54,160
TOTAL EXPENSES 2022/23 2023/24 Difference
1. Hall Rental £23,952 £41,541 £17,589
2. Mission/Outreach/Church Planting £31,138 £39,594 £8,456
3. Evangelistic/Camp /Anniversary /Fellowship £34,302 £52,162 £17,860
4. Charitable Gifts(Hardship /Calamity / £54,134 £57,651 £3,517
5. Stationeryand Church Supplies £4,220 £6,519 £2,299
6. Public Liablityand IndemnityInsurance £1,063 £1,688 £625
7. Transportation Costs - Service Workers £4,023 £5,410 £1,387
8. Governance Costs £200 £773 £573
9. WorshipInstruments/Equipment £10,276 £9,812 -£464
10. Purchase of Church Buildingand Manse £80,960 £0 -£80,960
Totalpayments £244,269 £215,150 -£29,119
Income less expenses -£13,276 £70,003 £83,279
£200,073 £270,077 £70,004
BANK BALANCES Mar-23 Mar-24

Last year's balance of £200,073 was carried over to this year. After considering this year's income and expenditure, the Trustees report a new balance of £270,077 (+35%) at the close of 2023/24.

The Trustees periodically review the Charity's finances to ensure business continuity. TLGC still runs strategically and operationally based on the unpaid, voluntary work of pastors, leaders and workers. This will be reviewed in the next financial years for sustainability purposes.

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Section D Achievements and performance

Future Developments The Trustees are optimistic that TLGC will continue to plant, develop and grow new churches in new areas as opportunities arise to widen the church impact on the spiritual needs of the people in those communities. It is envisaged that more volunteer workers and leaders will rise up - improving stability within families and church ministries. An outreach in a local hospital through the chaplaincy work by the senior pastor continues. We are praying that similar opportunities will present in other areas in the coming years. 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

o The preparation of an Annual Report and its transmission to the o Commission;

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Section E Financial review

Brief statement of the Charity's policy on reserves

The Charity aims to accrue financial reserves equivalent to six months' worth of gross income to ensure sustainability in advancing its objectives - that is, to enable normal operating activities to continue over a period of up to six 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:

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 Joint Chair Joint Chair Date 18/01/2025 18/01/2025

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No (if any)
The Living God Church (TLGC) 1148307
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/04/2023 31/03/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
A1.1 Tithes, Offerings and Donations 247,191 - - 247,191 197,224
A1.2 Gift Aid 37,962 - - 37,962 33,769
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for AR) 285,153 - - 285,153 230,993
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 285,153 - - 285,153 230,993
A3 Payments
A3.1 Hall Rental 41,541 - - 41,541 23,952
A3.2 Mission / Outreach / Church Planting 39,594 - - 39,594 31,138
A3.3 Evangelistic / Camp / Anniversary / Fellowship 52,162 - - 52,162 34,302
A3.4 Charitable Gifts (Hardship / Calamity / 57,651 - - 57,651 54,134
A3.5 Stationery and Church Supplies) 6,519 - - 6,519 4,220
A3.6 Public Liablity and Indemnity Insurance 1,688 - - 1,688 1,063
A3.7 Transportation Costs - Service Workers 5,410 - - 5,410 4,023
A3.8 Governance Costs 773 - - 773 200
A3.9 Purchase of Church Building and Manse - - - - 80,960
Sub total [ 205,338 ] - - 205,338 233,992
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see
table)
A4.1 Worship Instruments/Computer/Projection 9,812 - - 9,812 10,276
Equipment
- - - -
Sub total [ 9,812 ] - - 9,812 10,276
Total payments 215,150 - - 215,150 244,268
Net of receipts/(payments) 70,003 - - 70,003 - 13,275
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 200,074 - - 200,074 213,349
Cash funds this year end 270,077 - - 270,077 200,074
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories

ccounts (SS)		 Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
1		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
270,077
-
-
270,077
OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
OK
OK
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
28/01/2025		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
OK

B1 Cash funds

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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B2 Other monetary assets - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets Church building and manse TLGC Scotland - 89,056
- -
- -
- -
Note: value of investment includes 1% - -
appreciation from last year.
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s Computer/Projection Worship Instrument and - 37,712
own use Equipment
- -
Note: The estimated total value of retained
assets is net of depreciated/retired old - -
equipment. Last FY's asset value totalled - -
£31,000 plus new purchases of £9,812 in
2023-24 minus depreciation/retirement of - -
£3,100 equals £37,712.
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the Date of
trustees Signature Print Name approval
Hazel Mallare 18/01/2025
Joel Jose 19/01/2025
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner's Report

Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages		 Charity Name
The Living God Church (TLGC)		 Charity Name
The Living God Church (TLGC)		 Charity Name
The Living God Church (TLGC)
2023/24 Charity no
(if any)		 1148307
TLGC Receipt and Payment Account for 2021/22 (CC16a, pages 1-2)

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

*Please delete the words in the brackets apply.
Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:

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Abigail Punzalan Acantilado
Chartered Accountant
91 Rochester Avenue
London
TW13 4EF

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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