Company registration number.. N164149J
Charity registration number.. 10784)
Living Branch Ministries
known as
The Way Bible College
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Living Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible College
Contents
Reference and Administrative Delails
Trustees, Report
2109
Independent Examiner's Report
10
Staiemeni of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Financial Statements
13to 18

Living Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible College
Reference and Administrative Details
Trust¢¢s
Jeannie Diane Hartley
Mallory Anne Richardson
Sainuel Patrick Hartley
Bruce Richardson
Secretary
Samuel Patrick Hartley
Charity Registration Number
107843
Company Registration Number
N1641493
Re%istered O￿lee
43 F.&41 Mount
Newtownards
BT23 8SE
Jidependent F.xaminer
Mr John Hoyle
4 Brackenwood Drive
Belfast
BT8 6SQ
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Living Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible College
Trustees, Report
Trustees and officers
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows..
Trustees..
Jeannie Diane Hartley
Mallory Anne Richardson
Samuel Patrick Hartley
Bnlce Richardson (appointed 16 March 202i)
Secretary:
Samuel Patrick Hartley
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
The Irusiees (who are also ihe directors of Living Branch Ministries for the purposes of company law) Ill-e
responsible for preparing the trustees, report and tlie financial siaiL'iiients in acLordai)Le witli appl iLable law aiid
Uniied Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kiiigdom Generally Accepied Accounting Pi'aclice). includ iiig
FRS 102 'Tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland" Tlie I'epori and
accounts have been prepared in accordance with Ihe provisions in the Coinpanies Aci 2006 relatiiigy 10 sinall
companies.
Company law requires the truslees to prepare financial siatements for each financial year. Uiidcr coiiipany law
the Ii'u5tees musi noi approve the financial Siatgmei)ts unless ihey are satisfied Ihal they give a true aiid fail. vie
of Ihc slate of alTairs of the charitable company and of Ihc incoming resources and applicaiion of I'esources,
includin<Y ils income and expenditure, of the charitable company for tl)ai period. In preparing tliese fiiiaiicial
slateinents, the trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
Inake judgements and estiinates tliat are ￿asonable and pnidenl.
slate wl)eil)er applicable accounting standards, conipri5ing FRS 102 have been followed, subject lo any
material dcpartures disc105ed and explained in ihe financial Sthfeinents; and
prepare th¢ financial slatemenls on thc going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presuine Il)al tli¢
charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records ihat can disclose with reasonable accurac)i al
any time the financial p051tion of the charilable coinpany aiid enable ihein 10 ensure that tlie fiiiancial slaleini'iitq
compl) with the Con)panies Aci 2006and Charities Aci (Nor(hern Ireland} 2008. They are also respoiisible foi.
safeguard ing the assets of the charitable company and hence for laking reasoiiable steps for tlie preveiitioll <ind
detection of fraiid and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial inforniation
incliided on the charitable company's websiie. Le(yislation governing the preparation and disseniiiiation of
financial slalemenls may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Sm4111 companies provision statement
Tl)is report has been prep¢ir¢d in acrordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.
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Living Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible College
Trustees, Report
The annual Teport was approved by the trustees of the charity on 29 February 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
Samuel Patrick Ha
Coinpany secretary and trustee

Lii'ing Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible College
Trustees, Report
Report of the trustees (including Directors report) for the year ending )0 June 2023
The Trustees and Directors of the chariiable compaiiy for the purposes of tlie Coinpanies Act ?006, have
pleasure in presenting tlieir report with the unaudited financial slatemenls of the charitable compaiiy for tlic year
ended JO June 2023. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounlino and Reporting by Charilics..
Statement of Recoinmended Practice applicable to charities prcparin
their accounts in accordance with tlie
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021, effective l .lai)uai'y ?019
(Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)). in preparing the aniiual report and fiiiancial Statel￿entS of ihe cl)ai'itable
company, which are 1¢ Iso prepared to meet ihe requirements for a directors, repon and accounts for coinpany aiid
charity law purposes.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Company Registration number
N1641493 {Northern Irelaiid)
HMRC Charity Registration number
NIOI150
Cliarity Cominission foi. Nl Registration number NIC10784i
Registered office
43 East Mounl
Newtownards
BT2J 8SE
Directors
The Directors who served the charitable company during the year and up to Ihe date of approval were as
follows..
Diane Hartley
Sam Hartley
Mallory Richardson
Bruce Richardson (appoiiited 16 March 2023)
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Living Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible CoIlege
Trustee5' Report
Independent Examiner
John Hoyle FCCA
4 Brackenwood Drive
Belfast
BT8 6SQ
Bankers
Ulster Bank
11-16 Donegall Sq East
Belfast BTI SUB
STRUCTURE, COVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing docliment
Living Branch Ministries formed a company limited by guarantee. witli conipany number N1641493 011 17
October 2016 and registered as a charity with ihe Charity Commission for Northeni Ireland NIC10784) 011 17th
May 2021 The company is governed by its Articles of Association.
Organisalional structure
Living Branch Ministries has a Board of Trustees which meets formally a miniiiiuin of twice a yeai. aiid is
responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. There were two meetings of the dircclors in this
accounting period.
For the period covering thi5 report the Board had four members. The day-to-day Inana(vement and operation of
activities is carried OLII by thc founders of Livin(p
Branch Ministries Sain and Diane H¢?rtley.
Recruilinent and Appointment of Board of Directors
The Directors of the company Sam and Diane Hartley are also charity Trustees for tlie purposes of cliarity law.
Tlie Directors of the compan), are elected throuoh the consideration of oiher Direclors and biG sed ui)oii
examination of Iheir Christian faith, character and conduct. Tlie preseiit Directoi's liave a gvood knowled(Fe of the
ministry, how it operates and its plans and vision for the fijture. They have sliowii 5ti-ong, leadei'sliip iii Ilieii.
contribution to the decision makino within the ministry as well as in how Il)ey serve in the iiiiiiistry in tei'iii% of
leadin(J and parti¢ipation in various a5pe¢ls of the ministry. They are keen ¢0 ensure that tlieir coniribulion, and
that of the ministry it.%elf alwavs benefils and adds value to those iinpacted by l.ivints Branch Ministries. Tlie
Directors are committed to the minislry, as evidenced by their contribution as Directors, attendance at iiieeliiigs
and how they help others within the ministry.
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Living Branch Ministries
knoivn as The Way Bible College
Trustees, Report
Risk Management
The Board has assessed the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed. in particular those related to
its operations and finances. and systems and procedures have been established 10 mitigate tliosc risks.
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMF.NT
The Trustees have complied with the duty to have due regard to the Charity Comnii5sion for Northern Ireland's
statutory guidance on the public benefit requirement issued under the Charities Act {Nl) 2008.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The year to 30 June 202J has been one of continued charitable activities and provision of Public Benefit in
niany areas. The Trustees would like to thank all volunteers. staff. and all involved with tlie Charity's activities
this year.
In this operating year Living Branch Ministries continued iheir Tuesday evening Bible study with the use ot-
Zooin which enables the group lo meet as many would not be able to atlei)d because of Iravel difficulties. The
Way Bible College continues io use the premises of Urban Grace Church York Road Belfilsl. The Trustees
would like to iliank Pastors. Craig and Tracey Seawrighi for their Coliiinued support. The college is regiilg( led
and accrediied by Open College Nelwork Northcrn Ireland.
Our aim is 10 makc leaming acce.%sible and affordal)le lo anyone who wishes lo learii l)oiv 10 ful ly realise theii.
Polenlial throu
.h undersiaiiding scientific and biblical principles ihai goverii life lo enliance tlieir own qlialily of
life and develop their Ciod-bFivei) purpose. The course is designed to unlock and nurture poleiirial thal 4liideiits
Ill<iy not have hiid previous opportunity lo develop but also can build on previous le(irning that students i?iay iiol
have had 11)e opportunity lo lake fonvard and use. The course is open lo anyone with a desire to learn.
Accessibility to the course is of paramount importance io us, therefore we offer 3 leaniing pathways IEiidoi'sed
OCN cDui'5es at level% 3 and 2 (and a Certificate of Attendance for those who feel they are iiol aeadeinically
inclined but wish to leam)].
The specilic aims and objectives of Living Brdnch Ministries are as follows..
The prevention or relief of poverty
The advanceinenl of ¢ducation
The <idvan¢ement of religion
The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability. financial liardship oi. otlier
disadvantage
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Living Branch Ministries
known as The Way Bible College
Trustees, Report
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Below is a brief report on how Living Branch Ministries has fulfilled our aiins and objectives:
The
reventi
r relief of
overt
The above objective has been met by-
We are committed to improving the quality of life of individuals through teaching principles thal develop
potential (i.e. understanding personal worth ihrough identity) and teach life skills that serve to protect life (i.e.
setting boundaries in life), build confidence (i.e. through idenlifying and utilising iintapped skills). We believe
that if we equip individuals with skills ihey can use to improve einployabiliiy ai)d/or for personal developiiieiil
then thi5 serves to devclop all area5 of lifc.
A nuiiiber of our student5 are froin disadvantaged economic back.grounds and do not have access to coinputers
or iniemel. We are currently workino wilh Ihese students to teacli tliein ba.sic word proceqsii)(F skill% usii)b
borrowed equipment.
We are also working with students who have a hi510ry of addiction, sign postiiig, Inakingy I'eferrals aiid offei'iii
ontinued support and educating on its harniful effects and boundary seiiing. We also include life skil15 traiiiing
such as budgeting.
Tlie i)dv<iiiceine l ()r F.
The above objective has been Inet by:
Direct benefits include training and equipping for people's benefit, as well as foi. their fainilies and the
community by way of personal development. educalion, equipping for further education, jobs, and pi'eparalion
for lite and Cl)risiiai) mini.%lry.
Tuesday night Bible study continues to take place on Zoom where all attendees are encouraged lo participate
li) Ihe Study and bring forward Iheir own undersianding of the scripture. During tlie reporting period the nroui)
has continued wilh a deep study of the book of Revelation.
Within the Bible Colleoe we have providcd one to one tuition for I student to help develop esseiilial skil Is for
potential work opportiinities. We have encouraged studeiits to develop tlieir gifts and skillsel thi'oug>li practical
sessions whereby they have the opportunity to practise their slrengtlis. Additionally we have used tlie skil Is of
other sludei)1s as meniors which have also helped develop their confidence.
We have a number of stLidenls who have nol completed fornial education or earned qualifications aiid willi oiie
to one tLiilion andlor mentoring these students have Inade significant progress toivards coiiipleiiiicy Iheii.
portfolios. We have also provided one lo one help for 2 students with En
.lish as their second lantFLiag7e.
Tlie adviiiicemeiit of Reli
ion:
The above objective has been met by..
As a Christian or(Fanisation we provide a Tuesday nitsht bible study (via 700m), and we have set lip a Bible
Lollei¥e in conjunction with our chui'ch and through the Open Colle(ye Network (OCN), whereby we incorporate
the advanceinent of Chrislian principles with an OCN endoised course.
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known as The Way Bible College
Trustees, Report
The purpose of the College is to help teach people their true identitie5 accordints to God's original blueprint foi.
their life and scienlific principl¢s. Wc aim To eqLliP people to chai)ge establ ished negative thiiiking paiieriis and
replace them wilh healihy productive ones thal M'ill help individual overcome challenging circuinstaiices. We
believe that what we offer is a unique integrated learning experience lo coinbiiie coiitextual biblical kiiowledge
with related practical teachino that equip students to find and establisli tlieir destin51 and puiyose, ii,l)ilst build iiio
character and confidence to ¢mpoiver them to makc ncccssary adjustinents to eiihance Ilicir qualit!, of life.
improve relationships. reduce stress and improve crnployability opportunities.
The relief of those in need
ill-heal
Innneii11 11ard lil
r othei-
The above objective has been met by:
We cU￿entlY have arouiid 15 sludenls with a mix of full aiid part-tiine Students. Curreiit studeiits al-e froin
various background5, abilities, and cultures. We have 6 different narionalilies represented iviiliin Il)j8 (Fi'oiip
IEiiglish. Irish. Filipino, Finnish, African and CJermaii] with 4 students having English as iheir secoiid langiia(Fe.
Ai least seven students are over 65 years of age. The college has several siudeiiis ivitli disabilities wliicli are all
catered for.
Fut
Pl*1
We envisage continued growth of tlie College as current sludents have reported significaiit iinproveinent in Ilieii.
menial health, ability lo sei healthy boundaries and general siabiliiy in theii. Ivell-being and copiiiu iyjil) lifL s
challenges. M1< ny have observed Ihat the Colleoe provides a safe plaLe witli a Loiniiiunily cglinospI)ei'e. It u.'oiild
be Olir hope tlial we will contiiiue lo grow and provide this wide variety of %upport ai)d educalioi) iii liiriire vear%.
We hope 10 seciire our own preinises to facililale Ilie projected expaiision.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Fiiiiincial Posiiion
The accotjnts on pages 11-18 set out the income and expendilure of the chariiable coinpany, as well as its
financial position at the year end.
The accounts show an overall deficit of £1,521 for the year in unrestricted funds, Ihere being no restricted fuiids.
The total unresiricied funds are £i,699 as at Joth June 2023.
Concern
After makinn appropriale enquiries. the Truslees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable coinpaiiy lias
adequate resoiirces to conliiiue in operational existence for the foreseeable fuiyre. For this reasoii. Iliev coiiliiiue
lo adopt the (Foinfy concern b85i.s in preparing the financial slalenien15. Further details regarding Ilie adoplioii of
the going concern basis can be found in the AccountinfJ Policies.
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The I'rustees and the Directors of Living Branch Ministries for the purposes of coinpany law are respoiisible for
prepariiig the Report of the Truslees and the financial statements in accordance witli applicable law aiid United
Kingdom Accounting Standards {Uniied Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin
Practice).
Company law require.s the Directors lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give 2 frue and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable compaiiy and of the inconjing resources and applicatioii of
resources, includino ihe inconie and expenditure, of the charitable company for tliat period. In prepariiig those
rinancial sialements, the Direclors are required to
Select suitable accouiiting policies and then apply them consistenily.
Observe the Inethods and principles in the Charity SORP 2015 (FRS102).
Make judgemenis and eslimales that are reasonable and prudenl.
State wheiher clpplicable Uniled Kin.dom Accounting Siandards liave been followed. subject to any
Inaterial departui'es disclosed and explained in the financial stateinenis.
IPrepare ihe fin<incial siaiemenls on ihe going concem basis uiile5S It is inappropi'iaie io Ipi'esuine that
the charilable con)pany continue in operation.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accountin(F records which disclose with reasonable accLifilC!'
ai any time the fiiiai)cial position of the charitable compaiiy and cnable tl)ein to ensure Ilial Ilie fiiiaiiciiil
sialcincnts comply with the Coinpanies A¢1 2006. They are also respoiisible for safeguardiiig, tl)e a%seis ot Il)e
charilablc company l< nd hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and oihei.
irregularities.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
John Hoyle FCCA will be proposed for re-appointment at tlie forthcoming Annual Geiieral Meeting.
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
relalinLF to small companies.
Approved by order of the board Of Trustees 29 February 2024.
Sam Hartley Director
-£X
Diane Hartley Director
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