2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: 1/01/2024 Period start date 31/12/2024 To: Period end date

Charity name:lighthouse church Sebastopol

Charity registration number:118993411

Company number:

Objectives and activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The purposes ofLighthouse Church, as set out in its governing document, are to advance the Christian faith for the public beneft. This includes promoting the teachings of Jesus Christ, supporting the spiritual growth of its members, providing pastoral care and guidance, and serving the wider community through outreach, educational, and charitable activities. The charity also seeks to make its facilities available for community use, fostering social cohesion and practical support for those in need.

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	Lighthouse Churchcarries out a range of activities to advance the Christian faith and serve the local community. These include: • Weekly Worship Services:Bible- based teaching, worship, and prayer, open to all. • Community Outreach:Local engagement through events, support initiatives, and practical acts of service. • Discipleship and Small Groups:Life groups and Bible studies promoting spiritual growth, fellowship, and mutual support. • Pastoral Care:Personal support, prayer, and guidance for individuals and families. • Mission and Evangelism:Supporting local and international mission partners and encouraging members to share their faith. • Community Use of the Building: Making the church accessible for public use, including local council voting and private events such as birthday parties, providing a welcoming community hub. These activities fulfl the church’s charitable aims of sharing the message of Jesus Christ, supporting those in need, and strengthening community life. • This allows the church to serve as a welcoming space and a community hub throughout the year. All these activities are undertaken to fulfl our charitable aims of sharing the message of Jesus Christ, supporting those in need, and strengthening community life.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	I can confirm the trustees hold copies of PB2 Public benefit :running a charity

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and performance

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	Key Achievements Lighthouse Churchhas made a positive impact on both its members and the wider community. Through regular worship, Bible studies, and small groups, congregants have grown spiritually and received pastoral support, encouragement, and guidance. The church has provided a welcoming space for community use, including events, local council voting, and private gatherings, fostering social cohesion. Practical outreach, such as the collection and distribution of toys at Christmas to families in need, has brought joy to vulnerable households. The church has also partnered with the local primary school for events like choir carol services, strengthening community ties. Additionally, members’ involvement in mission and evangelism has promoted Christian values locally and abroad. Overall Impact: The charity has enhanced spiritual, emotional, and social well-being, strengthened community life, and provided practical support to those in need.

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

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Financial review

Financial review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Due to a reduction in attendance and the current economic situation, the church closed the period with a defcit of £1,745."
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	"The trustees have agreed to hold a reserve of £1000 to support the church’s operational needs and to provide a hardship fund for those requiring assistance.",
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£1000
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	n/a
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	"The general fund ended the period with a defcit of £1,745 due to reduced attendance and economic conditions."
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	none

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Para 1.47 The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.46 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity

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Structure, governance and management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc	Para 1.25	Trust deed on request
How is the charity constituted? for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO	Para 1.25	C.I.O
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	"Trustees are appointed by democratic vote, with the majority decision determining the outcome."

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Para 1.51 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 Relationship with any related parties Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name	lighthouse church sebastopol
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	118993411
Charity’s principal address	Hawthorn road Sebastopol . np45hn

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Wayne Fredrick Jones			~~any)~~
	Martin C phelps
	Jullian Bailey

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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

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Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

Signature(s) w Jones

Full name(s) wayne Jones

Position (for example chair trustee Secretary, Chair, etc)

Date 24/10/2025

Registered number CE022173

Lighthouse Community Church (Sebastopol)

Accounts

31 December 2024

Lighthouse Community Church (Sebastopol) Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31 December 2024

Turnover Other income Gross profit Staff costs Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Other charges deficit	Total Unrestricted 2024 £ - 7,112 7,112 (4,032) (64) (4,761) (1,745)	Total Unrestricted 2023 £ - 9,896 9,896 (3,944) (89) (6,324) (461)

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Lighthouse Community Church (Sebastopol) Registered number: CE022173 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Fixed assets Current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets Funds of the charity	2024 £ 364 1,230 (5) 1,225 1,589 1,589 1,589	2,905 -	2023 £ 429 2,905 3,334 3,334 3,334

The company is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and incorporated in England & Wales. Its registered office is Lighthouse Church, Hawthorn Road, Sebastopol, Pontypool. NP4 5BR.

Mr. W. Jones Member Approved by the board of trustees on 23 October 2025

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Lighthouse Community Church (Sebastopol) Detailed income and expenditure items for the year ended 31 December 2024

Sales Sales Other income Other operating income Staff costs Pastors wages Travel and subsistence Depreciation and other amounts written off assets Depreciation Other charges Premises costs: Rent Rates Light and heat General administrative expenses: Telephone and internet Subscriptions Bank charges Insurance Software Repairs and maintenance Conferences & Meetings Refreshments License Sponsorship Donations Sundry expenses Legal and professional costs: Advertising and PR	2024 £ - 7,112 3,600 432 4,032 64 400 37 1,605 2,042 441 248 - 1,447 - 102 120 - - 240 121 - 2,719 - - 4,761	2023 £ - 9,896 2,900 1,044 3,944 89 300 279 2,636 3,215 377 162 12 1,470 20 296 150 97 123 240 100 37 3,084 25 25 6,324

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