Annual Report and Accounts of Lighthouse Church Anglesey
For the year
1st September 2020 - 31st August 2021
Administrative information
Lighthouse church is part of the Pioneer UK Network of churches and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. Lighthouse church currently meets at: Canolfan Ebeneser, Bridge Street, Llangefni, Anglesey, LL77 7PN. The church website is https://www.capelgoleudymon.org
The Trustees of Lighthouse church for the period were:
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Jeremy Gowers-Cromie
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Rachel Neep
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Phil Morton
Lighthouse church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Charity no. 1180319
Structure, governance and management
The appointment of trustees happens on an irregular basis, when doing so we look for two criteria:
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A good knowledge of the charity and its purposes.
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Appropriate skills and competencies to complement existing strengths.
To support trustees existing competencies, we refer them to web based training materials appropriate to their role. The Trustee team have worked well together during the year meeting approximately every month. In the coming years we would anticipate adding to the team and specifically looking for people from Anglesey to join the board.
Risk Management
All major insurable risks are subject to normal Churches and employers insurance. Annual reviews of risk, such as safeguarding, health and safety are undertaken by the Trustees in conjunction with employees and volunteers.
Objectives and Activities
The objects of Lighthouse Church Anglesey are stated in the constitution dated 4th December 2017.
“The proclamation and furtherance of the christian gospel and the preaching and teaching of the word of God in accordance with the essential doctrine and articles of belief of the Pioneer network of churches”.
The vision of Lighthouse Church Anglesey is:
Following Jesus, Building Community and Loving Anglesey.
The values of Lighthouse Church Anglesey are:
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1) We are a Pioneering Community (Rural church planting, Challenging tradition, Bilingual, Young/female leaders)
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2) We are an Honouring Community (To God through worship and prayer, To each other through welcoming, serving one another and valuing highest forms of communication and being a catalyst for unity on Anglesey and beyond)
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3) We are a Discipling Community (Valuing accountability, growth and transformation. Encouraging participation not consumption. Seeking a lifestyle of worship and hearing from God and living a missional lifestyle)
Achievements and Performance
Church attendance
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There are around 60 members (40 adults and 20 children) of Lighthouse church on 31/08/2021
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There have been many new faces during the year and some who have moved on from Lighthouse church. We also have a regular attendance from many guests who are visiting Anglesey either as a one-off or on a regular basis.
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About 70% of adults are engaged in a Small group.
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Due to Covid-19 we had times of gathering physically with lots of restrictions to ensure it was conducted safely, and times where we only gathered online. We tried a number of buildings and ways to meet in these buildings as covid restrictions allowed. Finishing the year by moving to a new venue of the Llangefni Football Clubhouse.
Review of the year
Following Jesus.
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Gathered physically or online each Sunday for teaching, worship and community.
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Vision Sunday and Giving Sunday September 2020 were hindered by covid restrictions, yet saw a small increase in financial giving and commitment to Lighthouse Church with one off gifts.
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Began to meet physically again more regularly.
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Joined in with the National day of Prayer with a prayer walk on the island.
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Held a 24 hour prayer tent creating space for people (adults and children) to pray and soak in God's presence.
Building Community.
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Katie Love (February) and Kirsty Williams (May) joined the staff team as administrator and community outreach coordinator, respectively.
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A first Lighthouse Retreat day took place at Carreg Dwr, a day to reflect, worship and reconnect after a long time impacted by Covid.
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Youth Small Group continued and began to mostly meet weekly when covid restrictions allowed, with between 4 and 8 attending each week. Attendance was low if moved online, thus often youth was canceled if they could not meet physically.
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Small Group reestablished following covid restrictions easing to meet physically, or meeting online through Zoom depending on Government restrictions.
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Organised 'bible experience' outdoor events for the children to engage with the Bible.
Loving Anglesey.
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Ran an online Alpha course.
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Began a parents and tots group outdoors with restrictions in Gaerwen park to allow lockdown babies and toddlers to play and socialise.
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Hosted a Prayer and Healing tent each week during the Summer at Mona Carboot sale.
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Make Lunch continued to develop. We responded to the pandemic through a take out version and then plans made to return to physical gatherings again once covid restrictions allowed.
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A Make Lunch fun day was held in a park in Llangefni, which over 250 people attended to enjoy free activities and BBQ.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who have served and helped make Lighthouse Church Anglesey what it is. Diolch.
Financial Review
Balance Sheet - As at 31 August 2021
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
| CapelGoleudyMon | £39,478.01 |
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| Total Cash at bank and in hand | £39,478.01 |
| Accounts Receivable | £48.66 |
| Total Current Assets | £39,526.67 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | |
| Accounts Payable | £4.40 |
| Rounding | £(0.76) |
| **Total Creditors: amounts falling due within one year ** | £3.64 |
| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) | £39,523.03 |
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | £39,523.03 |
| Net Assets | £39,523.03 |
| Capital and Reserves | |
| Current Year Earnings | £5,135.81 |
| Future Church Plant Savings | £860.00 |
| Reserves | £7,000.00 |
| Retained Earnings (Future Savings) | £26,527.24 |
| Total Capital and Reserves | £39,523.03 |
Profit and Loss - As at 31 August 2021
Turnover
| Incoming - Gift Aid | £3,402.61 |
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| Incoming - Grant | £14,631.26 |
| Incoming - Other | £1,127.34 |
| Incoming - Standing Orders | £23,992.59 |
| Incoming - Sunday | £0 |
| Total Turnover | £43,153.80 |
| Gross Profit | £43,153.80 |
Administrative Costs
| Administrative Costs | |
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| Buildings | £0 |
| Community and Outreach | £5,266.12 |
| Future Savings | £4,300.00 |
| Giving Out | £2,150.00 |
| Leadership Development | £448.55 |
| Office & Organisational | £3,301.96 |
| Other Uncategorised | £1,154.25 |
| Pastoral & Small Groups | £1,047.17 |
| Staff Pay | £18,698.10 |
| Sunday | £1,651.84 |
| Total Administrative Costs | £38,017.99 |
| Operating Profit | £5,135.81 |
| Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation | £5,135.81 |
| Profit after Taxation | £5,135.81 |
Reserves policy
Our policy is to maintain reserves sufficient to cover a minimum of three months’ salaries. Total reserves at 31st August 2021 stood at £7,000.
Approved by the Trustees on 11th May 2022 and signed on their behalf by Jeremy Gowers-Cromie (Chairman)