GOSPEL LIGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH
ACCOUNTS
31 August 2023
Charity Number 1176880
CONTENTS PAGE
Trustees Annual Report ….………………………………………………………………1 Statement of financial activities. ……………………………………………………2 Income and Expenditure Accounts…………………………………………………. 3 Balance Sheet…………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Notes to the Accounts………………………………………………………………………..5
GOSPEL LIGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH
ACCOUNTS
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023
The trustees present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year 31 August.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered charity name ………………………………………………………. Gospel Light Community Church
Charity registration number………………………………………………………………………………………. 1176880
The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:
Mr Augustine Debrah
Vida Corriah
John Williams Baiden
Accountants: Quartey Accountancy 20 Lewis Terrace Northampton NN5 7GE
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Background
GLCC is a growing church in Leeds, raised to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, inspiring hope, Developing, Imparting, Impacting and Releasing both the young and old into their Destinies thus making the experience of the Joy of the Lord and the achievement of purpose a reality. It is a ChristCentred, Multi-Cultural, Family-Oriented Church that teaches the word truthfully and demonstrates the Abundant Life through the Holy Spirit and the Living word of God holistically. Also engaging spiritual gifts, skills, and talents both in the Kingdom of God and local community - connecting people to Christ by testifying and serving needs; One soul at a time
Governing document
The Charity is governed by its constitution adopted on 29 January 2018. There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by general charity Law.
Leadership Team
The Leadership Team is responsible for the administration and management of the local church, general purposes, finances and personnel. Capital projects and expenditure require the approval of the leadership team. This team meets regularly to discuss and plan objectives and implementation thereof. All matters are subject to prayer and God's direction. Appointments of officers are governed by the constitution of the church.
Trustee Induction and Training
New trustees undergo orientation where they are briefed on their legal obligations under Charity Law, the content of the constitution and the processes on decision making within the organisation. The Charity encourages trustees to attend, at their discretion; appropriate external training events were these will be of use for the undertaking of the role.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The board of trustees actively review the major risks facing the charity on a regular basis and ensure measures are put in place to safeguard the charity's fund and assets. The trustees also ensure that legal advice is sought when necessary, on crucial issues concerning the ministry.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities.
The vision of the church is "Saving souls and making them better through Christ." To help achieve this, the following objectives have been set:
To expand and develop the ministry of GLCC through Sunday and mid-week worship services, children's ministries, youth ministries, prayer and ministry training, bible studies and small groups meetings.
To minister to the congregation and the local community through family life, relationship and other ministry programmes.
To establish social programmes to provide food, clothes and shelter for the needy and care for the sick. To educate and equip the congregation and other churches in the practice of ministry through GLCC based conference.
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
PUBLIC BENEFIT - MINISTRY OUTREACH AND BENEFITS
The church's activities are available to Christians and non-Christians, members, and non-members alike; there is no restriction to attendance. The community have been attracted to and enjoyed our weekly services, conferences, and programmes.
We minister to the congregation and the local community by emphasising on the virtues and importance of strong families, values of voting and social responsibility, continually advocates selfdevelopment and business enterprise through seminars, workshops, and practical advice.
Seeking new followers or adherents - The members in general and the Evangelism team regularly go out to preach the Gospel in different locations and areas.
We also aid the local community by providing career counselling, pre and post marital counselling, bereavement counselling, hospital visits, prison visits, welfare provision, prayer support, men and women's meetings and supporting local charities.
Volunteers Members of the charity who are professionals in their various field of work and study volunteered in different capacities during the year under review and their work has not been quantified.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Please refer to the annexed accounts for the details of the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2023
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Building Fund:
The medium to long term goal of the church is to acquire a permanent place of worship in the form of long-term lease or outright purchase. In this regard, a building fund will be set up to explore other revenue streams to raise a deposit towards this objective. Missions: The Church will continue with mission outreach and donation of essential supplies for the under privileged and orphanages in Africa. The church through Anchor Care will continue to support its community-based initiative programmes. The church explores the possibility of creating a platform through Anchor City Academy to train the youth and members on how to play different musical instruments, video editing and providing learning support for children in the church and the general public.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Building Fund
The medium to long term goal of the church is to acquire a permanent place of worship in the form of long-term lease or outright purchase. In this regard, a building fund will be set up to explore other revenue streams to raise a deposit towards this objective.
Missions
The Church will continue with mission outreach and donation of essential supplies for the under privileged and orphanages in Africa.
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 August 2023
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Laws applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
· select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
· make judgements and 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 statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Charities Acts 2011. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed by order of the trustees.
Rev John William Baiden
John Baiden
Trustee
10/06/2024
GOSPEL LIGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF GOSPEL LIGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2023which are set out from pages 10 to 13.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under the Act and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
• to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
- to state whether matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met: or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Quartey Accountancy (Independent Examiners)
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