THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD GOSPEL HALL COMMUNITY CHURCH
General charity purposes. Working with young people ,the elderly,providing educational courses,advice and support.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN BRADFORD AND ELSEWHERE. FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE SEE CONSTITUTION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,182,106, which is significantly above the stated policy target of twelve months' unrestricted expenditure (£140,488). The charity reported a net expenditure of £59,881 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,357,427 to £1,297,546.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves of twelve months unrestricted expenditure are required for this purpose, equivalent to £140,488 based on the expenditure for the year to the 31 March 2025.”
“During the year a stipend of £21,000 (2023: £18,000) was paid to Rev S C Sangster for her role as Pastor of the church.” — page 10
“The charity has charged Light Of The World Community Centre Limited £30,000 (2024: £30,000) for its use of the premises.” — page 13
“The charity made a grant of £80,000 (2024: £100,000) to Light Of The World Community Centre Limited.” — page 13
“The charity has charged Light Of The World Community Centre Limited £30,000 (2024: £30,000) for its use of the premises.” — page 13
“The charity made a grant of £80,000 (2024: £100,000) to Light Of The World Community Centre Limited.” — page 13
“The charity has charged Light Of The World Community Centre Limited £30,000 (2024: £30,000) for its use of the premises.” — page 13
“The charity made a grant of £80,000 (2024: £100,000) to Light Of The World Community Centre Limited.” — page 13
“The Church has established a trading charity, Light of the World Community Centre Limited, to run the Community Centre and Nursery from 1 April 2009.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- JUNIOR EMANUEL LAWRENCE
- LYNN DEACON-GREEN
- NOLA JOYCE SAVERY CAMPBELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £125k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £140k |
| 31/03/2023 | £59k | £37k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £35k |
| 31/03/2021 | £64k | £51k |
Common questions
Is THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD GOSPEL HALL COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,182,106, which is significantly above the stated policy target of twelve months' unrestricted expenditure (£140,488). The charity reported a net expenditure of £59,881 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £1,357,427 to £1,297,546. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2006 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |