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2023-06-30-accounts

Charity number: 1179747

LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2023

LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Contents Page For the year ended 30 June 2023

Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Statement of Financial Position 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12

LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 30 June 2023

The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the Period ending 30th of June 2023.The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Life Connection Ministry International, is a Christ-centred, Bible-based, multicultural, and multi-congregational Christian Church. We live for the glorification of Christ, the edification of the church, and for the service of our community.

Our Objectives:

(a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of Beliefs appearing in the schedule hereto in London and in such other parts of the United Kingdom the world as the trustees of the charity may form from time to time and think fit.

(b) To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged or sick and to relieve the distress caused thereby in London and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit.

(c) To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in London and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the trustees may from time to time think fit.

The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Report of the Trustees Continued

For the year ended 30 June 2023

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

During this year the charity continued the activities outlined in the previous year. We also had another church opening at Orpington.

Volunteers: LCMI is grateful for the dedication and commitment of volunteers who under the direction of the senior leader of the church

perform several tasks in order to assist in fulfilling its objectives.

Fellowship:

1.Wembley Branch

Park Lane Primary School Wembley - London HA9 7RY Wembley, Brent, United Kingdom.

Church Service Every Saturday from 11am to 1pm

Youth Gathering once every month on Sunday at 2pm

Children Gathering every Saturday at 12pm

IDT Classes at 1.30pm to 2.30pm every Saturday

2.Orpington Branch:

Chelsfield Village Hall, BR6 7RL, Orpington

Church Service every twice a month from 10am to 12pm

Our Vision:

The fulfilment of the Great Commandment by loving God and others (Matt. 22:37-39), and the fulfilment of the Great

Commission through the Multiplication of Disciples. (Matt. 28:18-20)

Strategy: Win Connect Train & Send

IDT TRAINING AND COURSES

Level One:

Alpha Course

5 Alpha Classes held over the period of a year 2022 -23

1 Class held by Pastor Elva through Skype - Swindon

1 Class online by Don and Jennica through Zoom - LCC Orpington

Beta Course

2 Beta Classes held at Wembley

1 class held by Don and Jennica through zone - LCC Orpington

EGR (Encounter God retreat)

2 Encounter God Retreat done with 15 participants and 15 Volunteers to help - LCC Wembley

1 Encounter God Retreat done with 14 participants and 10 Volunteers to help - LCC Orpington

Post Encounter

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Report of the Trustees Continued

For the year ended 30 June 2023

Post Encounter with a group of 5 people Facilitated by Pstr. Elva - LCC Wembley

Post Encounter with a group of 5 people Facilitated by Jen - LCC Orpington

Water Baptism:

6 people received Water Baptism

ROMANS ROAD:

Sharing Our Faith (Romans Road, 4 Spiritual Laws) done with a group of 7 people facilitated by Pstr. Elva LTG Training

Level Two:

SOL1- Building Healthy Relationships:

Class done with 2 couples - LCC Wembley

SOL 2- Becoming A Leader:

Class done with a group of 10 Facilitated by Pastor Cruz and Elva - LCC Wembley

How to Lead A Connection Community:

Class led by Pastor Elva was help in the year 2022 -23 - LCC Wembley

Life Groups:

Life Group lessons continue after Church Service every Saturday - LCC Wembley

Life Group lessons every Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm at LCC Orpington

Children Ministry:

Karen structured courses and practical application and set up courses for our children at LCC London - Wembley

Jen, Danika and Mike facilitate children at LCC Orpington

Youth Community Soccer Tournament:

Held in the month of August 2022., 12 teams registered. Prizes and Gifts were distributed.

Youth and Children VBS Event:

Conducted a 5 day youth and children VBS for the community of Wembley. 35 Children registered. We also had 40 Volunteers for the Program.

Youth Ministry:

Youth service held once a month.

Ms. Krista equips young adults and youth to face all the challenges by conducting Growing Strong.

Community trips:

Youth and Children trip organised to Chessington accompanied by Volunteers.

Community Outing organised to the seaside

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Report of the Trustees Continued

For the year ended 30 June 2023

LCMI outreach:

To provide food supplies to the needful given by Food diverse and LCMI Charity funds.

Counselling and supporting Community Couples, Youth, Children, Single mothers, widows

El Shaddai Child Sponsorship

Support the El Shaddai children India.

Support Ghana Children through Pastor Philip

Overnight Prayers:

We meet for overnight prayers once every month. From 11:00pm - 4:00 am in the Upper Room.

We meet for overnight prayers every Friday from 6:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M through Skype.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Name of Charity LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Charity registration number 1179747 Principal address 4a NEELD PARADE WEMBLEY HA9 6QU Trustees The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows: Mr CRUZEDIO C. RODRIGUES Mr PAAPA KOFI NYARKO Mrs ASHRYL AGUIAR Mrs ELVA MARIA RODRIGUES Mrs FELICIANA SILVEIRA E FERNANDES Independent examiner CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES ONE LIMITED OFFICE 310, ACCESS SELF STORAGE UNIT 1, MERIDIAN TRADING ESTATE 20, BUGBY'S WAY LONDON SE7 7SF

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

............................................................................. 09 April 2024 Mrs ELVA MARIA RODRIGUES

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees

For the year ended 30 June 2023

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').

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

Independent examiners statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

CHRIS ATKINS SERVICES ONE LIMITED OFFICE 310, ACCESS SELF STORAGE UNIT 1, MERIDIAN TRADING ESTATE 20, BUGBY'S WAY

LONDON SE7 7SF

09 April 2024

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 June 2023

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Investments
3
Bank interest receivable
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
Evangelism
Total
Net income
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
£
78,837
164
79,001
(71,587)
(71,587)
7,414
40,287
47,701		 2022
£
62,328
11
62,339
(51,684)
(51,684)
10,655
29,632
40,287

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 June 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
10
Total funds		 £
2023
1,692
1,692
47,988
47,988
(1,979)
46,009
47,701
47,701
47,701
47,701		 £
2022
824
824
41,553
41,553
(2,090)
39,463
40,287
40,287
40,287
40,287

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

Mr CRUZEDIO C. RODRIGUES Trustee

09 April 2024

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2023

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011.

LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure:

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

2. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted funds
Donations received		 2022
2023
£
£
62,328
78,837
62,328
78,837

3. Investment income

Unrestricted funds
Bank interest receivable		 2023
£
164
164		 2022
£
11
11

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 30 June 2023

4. Costs of charitable activities by activity type

2023 2022
£ £
Activities undertaken directly
Evangelism 71,587 51,684
et income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
2023 2022
£ £
Depreciation of owned fixed assets 564 275

5. Net income/(expenditure) for the year

6. Staff costs and emoluments

Total staff costs for the year ended 30 June 2023 were:

Salaries and wages
Staff		 2023
£
12,062
12,062
2023
1
1		 2022
£
-
-
2022
0
0

7. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities

The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 30 June 2023

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 01 July 2022
Additions
At 30 June 2023
Depreciation
At 01 July 2022
Charge for year
At 30 June 2023
Net book values
At 30 June 2023
At 30 June 2022		 Fixtures and
Fittings
£
570
793
1,363
389
243
632
731
181		 Computer
Equipment
£
1,371
639
2,010
728
321
1,049
961
643		 Total
£
1,941
1,432
3,373
1,117
564
1,681
1,692
824

9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 184 -
Accruals and deferred income 1,795 2,090
1,979 2,090

10. Movement in funds

Unrestricted Funds

Unrestricted Funds
Balance at Incoming Outgoing Balance at
01/07/2022 resources resources 30/06/2023
£ £ £ £
General
General 40,287 79,001 (71,587) 47,701
40,287 79,001 (71,587) 47,701

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 30 June 2023

Unrestricted Funds - Previous year

Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
Balance at Incoming Outgoing Balance at
01/07/2021 resources resources 30/06/2022
£ £ £ £
General
General 29,632 62,339 (51,684) 40,287
29,632 62,339 (51,684) 40,287

11. Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible Net current Net Assets
fixed assets assets /
(liabilities)
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General
General 1,692 46,009 47,701
1,692 46,009 47,701
Previous year
Tangible Net current Net Assets
fixed assets assets /
(liabilities)
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General
General 824 39,463 40,287
824 39,463 40,287

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LIFE CONNECTION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 30 June 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENT
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift Aid
Building Fund
Investments
Bank interest receivable
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Staff costs - wages & salaries
Depreciation - owned assets
Rent and Hall Hire
Missions & Evangelism
Charitable Donations
Travel & Motor Expenses
Books, Tapes & Materials
Postages & Stationery
Bank Charges
Honorarium
Repairs & Renewals
Accountancy Fee
Welfare & Support
Pastoral Allowance
Volunteer Expenses
Insurance Premiums
Professional Fee
Cleaning Expenses
Advert & Media
Telephone
Subscription
Total resources expended
Net Income		 £
2023
60,098
16,888
1,851
78,837
164
164
79,001
(12,062)
(564)
(26,808)
(22,193)
-
(1,298)
(605)
(374)
(180)
(2,400)
(769)
(1,200)
(337)
-
(320)
(287)
(1,370)
(359)
-
(286)
(175)
(71,587)
(71,587)
7,414		 £
2022
52,487
9,841
-
62,328
11
11
62,339
-
(275)
(20,035)
(15,078)
(331)
(2,626)
(706)
(707)
(626)
(2,378)
(1,280)
(1,095)
(530)
(500)
-
(261)
(2,198)
(993)
(1,828)
(93)
(144)
(51,684)
(51,684)
10,655

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