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2024-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the period from 01-April-2023 To 31-March-2024

Charity name: Life Abundant Pentecostal Church

Charity registration number: 1181849

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
SORP
reference
Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document		 Para 1.17 The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the public,
(a) to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the
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 of funds, 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 of the
United Kingdom or the World as the Church Council from time
to time maythink fit.
Summary of the main activities in
relation to those purposes for the
public benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Special Events:
• We had the Annual Fasting Prayer from 05thto 09thApril 2023.
Pastor Johnson Memana was the guest speaker during these
meetings. We had baptism service on Sunday, 09thApril 2023.
Dr Wessly Lukose and Pastor Bennitt Abraham gave leadership
to the baptism service.
• We had ‘Youth Sunday’ on 21stMay 2023, where the Youth of
the church led the entire Sunday service. This provided a
platform for the youngsters of the Church to plan and execute
the meeting.
• We had the Church outing on 29thMay 2023 at Rutland Waters,
Leicestershire. This enabled all the members of the Church,
including adults and kids, to meet, connect and relax with
games, food, and other activities.
• A Church orientation meeting was organised on 09thJune 2023
to train the new and existing leaders.
• We took part in a Mission Seminar, ‘Let there be Light’
organised by Transformation Church, Birmingham from 04thto
07thAugust 2023. Evangelist Asghar Ali was the Resource
Person.
• We organised a Missionary Trip to William Carey Baptist Church
in Moulton, Northampton for all the children of our church on
05thAugust 2023. This gave them an insight into the life of
William Careyand his missionarycommitment.
this nation. The youth of the Church engage in various teams
and lead numerous activities.
Women's Ministry:
• The women of the church meet on Zoom every third Thursday
of the month for prayer, fellowship, and spiritual edification.
Financial Support to Other Charities:
• We have extended financial support to a few charities,
organisations, and individuals.
• We partner withOpen Hands, a charity based in Leicester to
meet the needs of the 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.
• We partner withChristians Against Poverty (CAP), a Christian
charitable company in the United Kingdom and provide
financial support.
• We partner withChristian Aid,a relief and development agency
of 41 Christian churches (Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox) in
the UK and Ireland. We provide financial support to them.
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 Yes, the Trustees had considered the Charity Commission’s
guidance on public benefit.
As Trustees, we are focussed that all the main activities of the
Charity are undertaken in line with the Objects of the CIO and are
meant for public benefit.

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SORP
reference
Policyongrant making Para 1.38 NA
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 NA
Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 All income of the Charity is through voluntary contributions
by its members.
Other

Achievements and Performance

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 could provide support to numerous homeless
and hungry in Leicester City through our partnership with
Open Hands in Leicester.
• The Charity continues to support other charities in the UK
like Christians Against Poverty and Christian Aid 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
their skillsets, which provided opportunities for them to
learn, to lead group sessions and be involved in various
team-building activities, which aided the youths in
improvingtheir skills for collaboration and teamwork.

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Achievements against objectives
set		 Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives set		 Para 1.41
Investment performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the 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 ongoingneeds of 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 a sufficient level of reserves to enable operating
activities, considering the 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 of reserves held Para 1.22 £30,000 as of 31stMarch 2024
Reasons for holdingzero reserves Para 1.22 NA
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 NA
Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 Para 1.23 NA

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The charity’s principal sources of
funds(includinganyfundraising)		 Para 1.47
Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policyadopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks
facingthe charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)		 Para 1.25 CIO Foundation Constitution (‘Association’ Model
Constitution)
How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated association,
CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“the CIO”)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of any
person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees		 Para 1.25 The Senior Minister and other Trustees shall nominate and
appoint new Trustees from time to time.

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Policies and procedures adopted
for the induction and training of
trustees		 Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider network
with which the charity works		 Para 1.51 Trustees – Deacons – Team Leaders – Team Members
Current Teams in place are Administration, Mission and
Charity, Worship Team, Prayer Ministry, 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 movements in the UK.
Each church in this movement is requested to donate 3% of
their regularly received offerings from their members to their
national office in Deva Centre, Manchester.
The Church partners with other UK- based charities such as
Open Hands Trust (Leicester), Kindle Community Limited,
Birmingham Pentecostal Fellowship, Christians Against
Poverty and Christian Aid.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Life Abundant Pentecostal Church
Other name the charityuses LAPC
Registered charitynumber 1181849
Charity’s principal address 32 Grove Road
Leicester
LE8 6LN

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Trustee name Office (if any) Office (if any) Dates acted if not
for wholeyear		 Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee(if any)
Dr Wessly Lukose Chair of Charity
Mr Biju Matthew
Mr Joy Thomas
Dr Shebu Lukose
Mr Jacob Roy
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at
Director name
NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole
year
NA

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity NA
Name and objects of the charity on whose
behalf the assets are held and how this falls
within the custodian charity’s objects		 NA
Details of arrangements for safe custody and
segregation of such assets from the charity’s
own assets		 NA

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
For advice on compliance,
reporting for Charity
Commission and Companies
House		 Sebastian and Daughters Ltd
(Independent Examiner)		 17 Neals Corner,
2 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex,
TW3 3HJ
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
NA

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

NA

Other optional information NA

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Mr Biju Matthew Full name(s) Dr Wessly Lukose Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair of Trustee Trustee etc)

Date

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of LIFE ABUNDANT PENTECOSTAL CHURCH On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Charity no (if any) 1181849 Set out on pages (remember lo include the page numbers of additional sheelsl Respective The charity's Irustees aTe responsible for the preparation of the acGounls. The responsibilities of charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for thi5 year under section trustees and examlnèr 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It 15 My responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of independent My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with general Directions given by the examiner's statement Charity Commission. An examinab'on 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 the trustees concerning any sueh matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is gwen as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the rÈport is limited lo those mallers set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has Come lo my attention lolher than examiner's statement that disclosed below ') l. which gives me reasonable cause to believe Ihat in, any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 ACL and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounts'ng records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been mel ', or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable 8 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delgte the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 2510112025 Sebastian Machukattu Devasia Relevant professional qualificatlonls) or body lif any): Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Qaughteys Ltd nts Address: 17 Neals Corner, 2 Bath Road Hounslow , Middlesex TW3 3HJ rtered Ger 17 Ne3 ow, 2 Balh 9263 IER TEL: O

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight material problems. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER