2021-03-31-accounts

					SORP
					reference
Summary charity as	ofthe purposes ofthe set out in its governing				Para 1.17	The objects ofthe CIO are for the benefit ofthe public, (a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the
document						Statement(as stated in the Charity's Governing document) in
						such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the
						World as the Church Council, from time to time, may think fit;
						(b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote
						and preserve good health by the provision offunds, goods or
						services of any kind including through the provision of
						counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom
						or the World as the Church Council, from time to time, may
						think fit; and
						(c) to advance education in such ways and in such parts ofthe
						United Kingdom or the World as the Church Council from
						time to time may think fit.
Summary	ofthe main activities			in	Para 1.17and	Special Events:
relation to those purposes			for the		1.19	~ 2020- 2021 presented huge challenges to all churches due to
public benefit,		in particular,	the			the COYID-19 pandemic. Government and Assemblies ofGod
activities,	projects or services					(AoG) UK Guidelines instructed all churches to cease from
identified	in the accounts.					public gathered services from mid-March 2020. Life Abundant
						Pentecostal Church (LAPC) immediately began virtual Sunday
						services and other weekly meetings on ZOOM. Although it
						has been very challenging, it has also been a very creative
						time that has really encouraged the church. Despite all the
						restrictions, the church family have remained very united,
						committed, and connected.
						o We had the Annual Fasting Prayer from 15-19April 2020. Dr
						Joy T Samuel and Mrs Soji Samson were the guest speakers
						during these meetings.
						o We have participated 'Jesus Parade for All Nations'
						(Leicestershire day of Prayer) virtually via ZOOM on
						5'"December 2020. Many churches from Leicester joined
						together on ZOOM to prayfor Leicester.
						~ The Mission Team ofthe Church organised a Mission Sunday
						on 21"February 2021. Rev Sasidharan Pillai was the guest
						speaker for this event, A special offering was taken to support
						mission works.
						~ During the peak time of pandemic, the church met every day
						virtually via ZOOM to pray for the nation. The daily prayer has
						been a real source of strength during this unprecedented

						time
						Children IVIinistry:
						~ The children ofthe Church attended a Virtual Vacation Bible
						School (VBS)"PHILOS"via ZOOM from 03' to 07' August 2020.
						The Children had an opportunity to meet with likeminded
						kids from different parts ofthe World, especially UK. Theyhad
						learned about different theological topics, had fun by playing
						games and more importantly developed team building skills
						as they had to work in teams.
						~ Virtual Sunday School was held every Sunday for an hourvia
						ZOOM. Sunday School had students from Foundation year to
						Year 12with relevant curriculum. We catered students above
						Year 12 who expressed interest to learn more about
						theological topics.
						Youth Ministry:
						~ The Youth Team organised monthly virtual youth meetings on
						the third Saturday ofevery month to enhance the confidence
						of Children by exhibiting their talents. During these meetings
						kids were encouraged to participate in KAHOOT Bible quiz.
						~ The youngsters of the Church met virtually via ZOOM every
						Thursday for half an hour to pray for the nation during the
						pandemic.
						~ The youth ofthe Church attended the Virtual Summer Youth
						camp 'Kindle 2020' via ZOOM and Facebook Live, from 17'"to
						19' August 2020. KINDLE is a youth Christian Movement
						whose aim is to contribute towards the rich heritage of
						Christian spirituality in this nation. The youth of the Church
						are involved in various teams and lead various activities.
						Women Ministry:
						~ The women ofthe Church met virtually via ZOOM onthe third
						Tuesday of every month for prayer, fellowship, and spiritual
						edification.
						Financial Support to Other Charities:
						~ We have extended financial support to a few charities,
						organisations, and individuals as the pandemic had affected
						everyone.
						~ We partner with Open Hands, a charity based in Leicester to
						meet the needs ofthe homeless and hungry in Leicester city.
						Apart from financial support to this charity, we also provided
						essential food items to the needy through Open Hands.
Statement the trustees	confirming have had			whether regard to	Para 1.18	Yes, the Trustees had considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
the guidance		issued	by the			As Trustees, we are focussed that all the main activities of the
Charity Commission benefit			on public			Charity are undertaken in line with the Objects ofthe CIO and for public benefit.

investment
Contribution	made	by	volunteers	Para	1.38	All	income oftheCharity	is through	voluntary	contribution	by
						its	members.

							SORP
							reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole							Para 1.20	~ The Charity was able to provide support to the homeless and hungry of many in Leicester city through our partnership with Open Hands in Leicester. ~ The Charity continues to support other charities in the UK by offering support in varied ways to the disadvantaged and differently abled people. ~ Through the Church activities our youth have been able to
								grow in their spiritual and personal lives.They could
								display theirskillsets which provided opportunities for
								them to learn, and to lead group sessions and involve in
								various team building activities which aidedthe youths to
								improve their skills for teamwork and collaboration
								building skills ofthe youths.
								~ Focussed education for the children and teens has been
								conducted regularly for their spiritual, moral and
								character formation.
								~ The Church members were confident in organising and
								designing various events. These opportunities improved
								their leadership and team building skills.

Performance	offundraising	offundraising
activities against objectives set			Para 1.41
Investment	performance	against
objectives			Para 1.41
Other
Financial Review

Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe period	Para 1.21	The CIO was able to meet the financial needs for the year while maintaining the balance and holds healthy reserves to
		meet the ongoing needsof the CIO.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Life Abundant Pentecostal Church's Reserves policy is to maintain sufficient level of reserves to enable operating activities, consideringthe potential risks and contingencies
		that may arise from time to time. The Trustees review the
		policy annually and the Church Council is authorised to take
		necessary steps and policies to use the reserves in line with
		the Model constitution of the Assemblies of God, Great

			Britain
Amount ofreserves held		Para 1.22	f100,572 as of31"March 2021
Reasons for holding zero reserves		Para 1.22
Details offund materially in		Para 1.24	NA
deficit
Explanation ofany uncertainties		Para 1.23	NA
about the charity continuing as a
going concern
Additional information	(optional)
You may choose to include		further statements	where relevant about:
The charity's principal sources of		Para 1.47
funds (including any fundraising)
Investment policy and objectives		Para 1.46
including any social investment
policy adopted
A description ofthe principal risks		Para 1.46
facing the charity
Other

Description ofcharity's trusts:	Description ofcharity's trusts:
Type of	governing document	Para 1.25	CIO Foundation		Constitution		('Association'			Model
			Constitution)
How isthe charity constituted?		Para 1.25	Charitable Incorporated			Organisation			("the CIO")
Trustee	selection methods	Para 1.25	The Senior Minister and			other Trustees shall nominate							and
including	details ofany		appoint new Trustees from				time to time.
constitutional provisions e.g.
election	to post or name ofany
person or body entitled to
appoint	one or more trustees
	Additional information	(optional)
	You may choose to include further statements		where relevant		about:
Policies	and procedures adopted
for the induction and training of		Para 1.51
trustees
The charity's organisational			The Trustees	delegate		day to day			operations			and	other
structure	and any wider network	Para 1.51	responsibilities		to the existing teams.
with which the charity works
			CurrentTeams	in placeareAdministration,						Mission		and
			Charity, Choir,	Prayer, Finance, Media,					Women		Ministry,
			Youth Ministry,		Children's	Ministry and Hospitality.
			Partnership
			The Church partners with				Assemblies		of	God	GB, which			is
			one the largest		mainstream		Pentecostal			movementsin				the
			UK. Each church		in this movement is			requested			to	donate		3%
			of their regular		received	offerings		from		their	members			to
			their national office located				in Mattersey,			Doncaster.