Charity number: 1179455
LIGHT ASSEMBLY
TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 March 2024
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1179455
LIGHT ASSEBLY
Reports and Accounts
| CONTENTS | |
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees annual report | 2-4 |
| Accountant's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to Accounts | 8-10 |
LIGHT ASSEMBLY Charity Information
Trustees
Mr Ayoola Ayeni- Chairman Mr Ayodele Joseph - Secretary Mr Bankole Oluwaseun Onatola
Minister In Charge
Pastor Tope Fasakin
Charity Registration No:
1179455
Registered address
Coyler House Farningham Mill Farningham High Street Dartford DA4 0DG
Bankers
Barclays Bank
Accountants
Kashcom Limited 331 St Abans Road West Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9RN
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LIGHT ASSEMBLY
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees submit their annual report and the financial statements of Light Assembly for the period ended 31 March 2024. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial Statements of the church comply with current statutory requirements, the requirements of the church's governing documents and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practise (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005.
Structure, governance and management
a. CONSTITUTION
The church is constituted as Charitable Incorporated Organisation and registered as a charity on 06 August 2018 and has a registered charity no 1179455
b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
The management of the church is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES
The induction process for a newly appointed member of the Trustees comprises an initial meeting with other Trustees, followed by a series of short meetings with the Minister in Charge on the powers and responsibilities of the Trustees.
d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The church is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. The day to day administration of the church is managed by the trustees.
e. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the church is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the church, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and Activities
a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
The objects of the Charity are:
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The advancement of the Christian faith worldwide; and
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The relief of poverty
b. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
The church has adopted the following strategies for achieving the above objectives:
- organising seminars and conferences in the church with proven speakers and ministers of the faith to guide members in the various aspects of the Christian faith; and
*support for other charities and Christian events.
c. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
*Community Outreach Events
*Provision of welfare support to members
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d. VOLUNTEERS
The church is grateful for the efforts of its volunteers who are involved in service provision, it is estimated that over 400 volunteer hours were provided during the year.
Achievements and performance
a. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
We are making effort towards tremendous growth in the physical and spiritual life of the church during the year and in the advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrines set out in the Statement of Faith as contained in our Trust Deed.
b. INVESTMENT POLICY AND PERFORMANCE
The Trustees have decided that at present, funds should be retained in Banks and Building Societies. Any change in such banking arrangements should be agreed by the board. As far as possible, funds will be retained in interest bearing accounts.
Financial review
a. RESERVES POLICY
Reserves Policy
The trustees would like to work towards a situation whereby the charity could maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure.
b. PRINCIPAL FUNDING
This is provided mainly through voluntary giving of tithes and offerings by the church members and through gift aid scheme. Pledges and donations are also taken for specific projects.
Plans for the future
a. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The church continues to explore various ways of spreading the gospel of Christ in an effective manner. The charity is also looking to grow in membership and continue to develop its members to make life- changing impact in society.
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Trustees' Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The Charities Act requires the 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 surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; b) Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. d) 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, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking any reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
Signature: Ayoola Ayeni Name: Mr Ayoola Ayeni Date: 23/02/2025
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LIGHT ASSEMBLY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIGHT ASSEMLY
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period to 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 10.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
As the Charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the Account: you consider that the audit requirement of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 ("the Act") does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the Accounts.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act, and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act.
Have not been met: or
- To which, in my opinion, attention be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Kola Aboderin
Kashcom Limited
Accountants
331 St Abans Road West
Hatfield
AL10 9RN
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LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Statement of Financial Activities for the period ended 31 March 2024
| Notes Incoming Resources Incoming resources from generated funds: Voluntary income: donations 2.1 Grants 2.2 Resources Expended Total fund at 01 April 2023 Total Incoming Resources Charitable activities 3 Governance costs: 4 Total Resources expended Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources for the year Total funds at 31 March 2024 6 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 2024 2023 0 - 0 0 12,716 - 12,716 25,452 |
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| 12,716 - 12,716 25,452 |
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| 16,366 - 16,366 28,239 5,612 - 5,612 6,763 |
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| 21,978- 21,978 32,002 |
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| 14,543 - 14,543 19,981 -9,262 - -9,262 -6,550 |
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| 5,281- 5,281 13,431 |
All disclosures relate to the continuing operations. There are no recognised gains or losses other than those disclosed above.
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LIGHT ASSEMBLY
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| Balance sheet as at 31 March 2024 | ||||
| Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 CREDITORS: CREDITORS: Amount falling due more than a year ACCUMULATED FUNDS Restricted 10 Amount falling due within a year Unrestricted 1 9 Tangible Fixed Assets 7 0.1 TOTAL FUNDS Cash in Hand/ Bank NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS |
£ - 1573 |
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| - 3,816 |
- 13,431 |
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| 5,281 | 13,431 | |||
| - 5,281 |
- 1 3,431 |
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| 5,281 | 13,431 |
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf:
| Signature: | Ayoola Ayeni |
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| Name: | Mr Ayoola Ayeni |
| Date: | 23/02/2025 |
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LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparation of accounts
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller Entities (effective January 2007).The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards.
1.2 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Church and which have not been designated for other purposes
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the Church for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the accounts.
1.3 Incoming resources
These are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they are received Included are income from tithes, offerings, gift aid and interest received during the year from investments and accounted for as restricted or unrestricted-funds.
| 2.1 Voluntary Income: Donations Tithes & Offerings 2.2 Grants Grants |
£ £ 2024 2023 12,716 25,452 |
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| 12,716 23,138 |
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| £ £ 2024 2023 0 0 |
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| 0 0 |
3.CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- (Direct charitable expenditure Unrestricted)
This comprises all expenditure directly related to the objects of the charity. It also includes the expenditure in support of that activity where material.
| Repairs and maintenance Training expenses Bank charges Evangelism expenses Rent & Rates Welfare, gifts and donations Music expenses Admin expenses Social action, Christmas etc Honorarium IT and media expenses Transport expenses |
£ £ - - - - 2024 2023 9,000 10,901 1,549 3,384 3,371 9,114 100 215 338 1,613 800 567 808 2,019 400 426 |
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| 28,239 16,366 |
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4. GOVERNANCE COSTS
| CE COSTS | |
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| Accountancy fees Legal and professional expenses Depreciation |
£ £ 2024 2023 450 400 1,550 2,193 3,612 4,170 |
| 5,612 6,763 |
4.1 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
| The net movement in funds for the period is stated after charging Accountancy fees Legal and professional expenses Depreciation |
£ £ 2024 2023 450 400 1,550 2,193 3,612 4,170 |
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5.DEPRECIATION
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
| Music equipment 6. FUNDS At 01 April 2023 Surplus/(Deficit) for the year At 31 March 2024 |
25%- straight line Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ £ 2024 2024 2023 2023 14,543 - 14,543 19,981 -9,262 - - 9,262 -6,550 |
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| - 5,281 5,281 13,431 |
7. FIXED ASSETS
| Cost Depreciation Net book value Members' Loan 8. DEBTORS At 01 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 At 01 April 2023 Charge for the year Additions At 31 March 2024 |
Equipment Total £ £ £ £ - - - - 2023 2022 10,561 10,561 10,291 10,291 18,061 18,061 3,612 3,612 4,158 7,500 7,500 13,903 13,903 6,391 6,391 4,158 |
Equipment Total £ £ £ £ - - - - 2023 2022 10,561 10,561 10,291 10,291 18,061 18,061 3,612 3,612 4,158 7,500 7,500 13,903 13,903 6,391 6,391 4,158 |
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| 18,061 | ||
| 10,291 3,612 |
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| 13,903 | ||
| 4,158 |
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| 6,391 | ||
| - - |
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9.CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| :AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |
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| Accrued accountancy fee | £ £ - - 2024 2023 450 3 75 |
| 450 375 |
10. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
These are grants and donations received or receivable for the objects of the charity without restrictions as to purpose but are available as general funds. (Note 6).
10.1 RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds are used for the purpose as specified by the donor. Expenditure that meets these criteria is identified to the fund. (Note 6).