# **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 of**Lighthouse 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 Church**carries 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**| **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 Church**has 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.| |---|---|---| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other ## **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**| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 Other ## **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."| |||| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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**
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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|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| **Additional information (optional)** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)** **Type of Name Address adviser** **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)** ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **n/a** ## **Other optional information** ## **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)| |---|---|---| 1 ## **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 2 ## **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| |---|---|---| 3