Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1070700
Lighthouse - Ely
Annual report and unaudited financial statements
For the year ended 31 March 2024

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
G Comell
J Okoye
A Oguguo
Charlty number
1070700
Independent examiner
The MHH Portnership
Elstree House
Wotson's Yard
High Street
Cottenham
Cambridge
CB24 8RX

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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
statement of trustees. responsibilities
Independent exominerfs report
statemenl of linonciol activities
Balance sheel
Notes to the financial statements
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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Iruslees presenl their annual report and financial statements lor Ihe year ended 31 March 2024.
The Charity was established by Trust Deed on 3 November 1997 and is registered with the Charity Commission.
During Ihe financial year 200718 charity Ely Christian Fellowship Trust Iregislered number 293691 I w05 merged with
all assels and liabilities being transferred to chority 1070700 River of Life. Subsequently River ol Life chonged its
charitable nome to Lighthouse-Ely - retoining its charitable number Icharity no 10707001. These changes have oll
been registered with the Charity Commission ond recorded on the central register of Charities.
Objecllves and actlvltles
The objecls of the Trust ore-.
a. To administer property in the furtheronce of the Christian faith or any charitable work
b. To support ony work which..
Furthers educotion
Advances Christian Foith
Provides relief for the poor and needy
Helps comfort the sick and oyged
The Lighthouse Centre. locoted al 13 Lynn Road in Ely, Cambridgeshire. 5tonds 05 a vitol Source of hope and
SUPPOrt for individu015 and fomilie5 within our community. This welcoming locilily is home to the Lighthouse Church.
which serves os a spiritual haven for worship and fellowship. Addilionolly, the Centre hos15 a food pantry, providing
essential provisions lo those in need, ensuring that no one laces hunger or hardship alone.
Among its many initiatives, the Centre is proud to sUPPOrt LuvEly charity, which focuses on empowering
disadvantoged individu015 and fostering a sense of dignity and 5ell-worth. Furthermore, the Lighthouse Centre offers
a diverse array of project5 and programs. including vorious support group5 that coter lo different needs, from
mental health to family 5UPPOrt, allowing members ol our community to lind solace, connection. and
understanding.
The Trust that oversees the Lighlhouse cent￿ is deeply committed to fulfilling its inspiring vision and mission. It
employ5 0 ronge ol thoughtful and elleclive strategies to achieve ils objectives, all while odhering lo the Charity
Commission's guidelines on public benefit. The Iru5tee5 are dedicoted to consistently enhancing the Trust's posilive
impact on the public ond the brooder community. By priorilizing oulreoch and inclusivity. they strive to ensure that
the Centre not only Serves 05 a ploce of refuge bul also as a catalyst lor growth. empowerment, and social
chonge.
The trustees hove paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding whal activitie5 the
charity should underloke.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achievements and performance
The charity continued to carry out its core objectives throughout the yeor with activities continued both in person
and its online presence on social medio websites, Lighthouse continues ils oims to reach out with inspirational
messages to anyone seeking or wishing to grow in the Christian faith. Lighthouse offers access via severol methods
inclvding YouTube, Facebook ond In5tagram.
The Trust continues to build on the firm foundations already established and is oPNays
looking for ways lo improve ond ougment the focilitie5 and opportunities lo demonstrate
the love of God to all.
Lighthouse is dedicated to its mission of serving vulnerable individuals and families locing economic
hardships. It octively distributes a variety of essential items. including food and clothing. lo those living on
low or no income. In addition to these services, Lighthouse operates night shelters that provide a crucial
hoven for the homeless. ensuring they have a warm ond secure ploce to spend the night.
The chority ploces a strong emphasis on community outreach. with speciolised progroms designed to
support young people. parent5 wlh young children, and teenagers. These initiatives not only help address
immediole needs but olso empower the youth. offering them opportunities for personal development and
engogement
Within this dynomic community hub, the Luvely charity ploys a vital role in fostering connections omong
various age groups. It operates sociol clubs and lunch programs tailored lor older odulls. creoting a
welcoming environmenl where seniors con gather, share experiences, and build friendships. As an
independent charity, LuvEly is instrumental in bridging generolional gap5 and promoting inclusivity within
the community.
Furthermore. the Lighthouse Serves 05 an e55entiol resource lor community wellbeing. offering a sale und
welcoming space lor vorious activilies. It olso provides o plotlorm for individuals to report hote crimes.
ensuring that everyone in the community feels secure ond supported. Through these efforts. Lighthouse
and LuvEly charities together conlribvte significantly to enhancing the quolity ol life lor all community
members, fostering o nurturing ond supportive environment.
Actlvltles vndertoken whlch can be classed as 'publlc beneflt,
Christian teaching to children ond advlts has opplicolions in all ore05 of life and relationships.
A winter night shelter was set up just in case ol extreme weather provision in conjvnction with the local
authority.
A ponlry ond o food bank provide food ond clothing to people in times ol need.
Home pocks were given to people entering the local h05tel some fleeing domestic violence.
Community Cook Club is a Iree weekly club lor people lo come cook ond eot together.
Free meals ond 5UPPOrt for all those in need.
Food donations are loken ond given lo local families.
Community hub drop-in and ovtreach to the isololed and vulnerable.
A Iow-c05t venue for Weddings and funerals.
Support those displaced bywar (for example Ukrainel.
Low-cost or free cognitive counselling when needed.
Feeding the communily with hot meo15 at Ihe worm hub.
Youth work for the benefit ol secondary school-age children. ollering inlormol educolion.
Summer programs ond school holidays Wlth activities for the communily.
Working with elderly people who are isolated and vulnerable through social interaction, providing hot
meals and inlomal education.
Support groups specifically for men to allow spoce to talk ond old in mental heollh.
Ladie5 groups for social engagement and holistic care.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Flnanclal revlew
Support lor outreach. evangelism and ministry are core purp05es of Ihe Trust Ihey remoin o high priorily for funds.
The principle applied is thol individuol courses & events should cover costs wherever possible and that fund5 should
be invested with that hope.
The Board of Trustee5 IS 50tislied that the charity'5 assets are available and odequate lo Ivlfil its obligations.
Pollcy on reservesThe Trustees have resolved to establlsh reserves lo provlde for future ocllvlties.
The policy on reserves is Ihot the existing assets are retoined to produce income which is wholly utilised to support
e￿sting octivities. There is no intention in the long term to either increase or reduce the capital held. Lighthouse
oims to hove in place 3 months ol expenditure kept in reserve. This policy is justified in that il is nece5SOry to preserve
income al the present levels to maintain the activities of the charity.
The Trustees ore olso conscious that the buildings require maintenance and repair, some re5erve5 are being put
aside lor necessary works and specific donations go into a restricted fund thot ha5 olso been estoblished lor this
purpose.
Support lor outreach, evangelism and ministry are core purposes of the Trust they remain a high priority lor fund5.
The principle opplied is that individual course5 & events should cover costs wherever possible ond that lund5 should
be invested wth thot hope.
The Boord of Trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets ore available and adequate to fulfil its obligations.
The trustees have as5e5sed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are 5o115fied that Systems ore in
ploce to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
The trustee
' report was approved by the Board ol Trustees.
G Comell
Trustee
Dated..

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales require5 the Board of Trustees to prepare linoncial statements lor
each financiol yeor which give a true and fair view ol the charity's linonciol oclivities during the year ol ils finonciol
position al the end ol the financiol yeor. In preparing these finonciol statements giving a tnJe ond fair view, the Board
ol Trustees should follow best practice and:_
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con515tent
Make judgments ond estimotes thot ore reosonoble and prudent
Stale whelher applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
Prepare the financial statements on the ongoing concern basis vnle5S It is oppropriote to presume thot the
Charity will continue to operate.
The Trustees ore also responsible lor keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the
financial position of the charity and which enoble them to Qscertain the financial posltion of the chority and enoble
them to ensure thot the finonciol statements comply wth the requirements ol opplicoble law and regulations. They
are also responsible lor safeguarding the ossels ol the charity and hence lor toking reasonable steps lor prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIGHTHOUSE - ELY
I report to the trustees on my examination ol the financial slotements of Lighlhouse Ely Ilhe chorityl for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity you ore responsible lor the preparation of the financial statements in occordance
with the requirements ol the Chorities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Acti.
I report in respect ol my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act. In corrying out my examination I hove followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the chority's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of o body listed in section
145 01 the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am quolilied to undertake the examination because l am a member ol
ACCA, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact thot the charily has prepored finonciol slolements in occordonce with
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preporing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK ond Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting and Reporting
by Chorities.. Statement of Recommended Proclice issued on l April 2￿5 which is referred to in the exlont
regulations but has now been withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for finonciol statements lo provide a true and foir view in
occordonce wilh Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after
l January 2015.
I have completed my examinotion. I conffrm that no motter5 have come lo my attention in connection with the
exominotion giving me cause to believe thot in ony moleriol respecl..
occounting records were not kept in respect ol the charity as required by seclion 130 of the 2011 Act.. or
the linanciol statements do not accord wlh those records; or
the finonciol statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conlenl
ol accounts Set out in the Choritie5 IAccounts and Reports1 Regulotions 2￿8 other than ony requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not o malter considered as part ol an independent
exominotion.
I have no concerns ond have come across no other matter5 in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drown in this report in order to enoble o proper understonding ol the linonciol 5totements to
be reached.
Mr Hayden Watson FCCA
The MHH Partnership
Elslree House
Watson's Yord
High street
Cottenhom
Combridge
CB24 8RX
Dated.. 23.. Jan.y.a.ry. 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
Unrestrlcled
funds
2023
Re$trl¢ted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donotions ond legacies
Charitable activities
other trading activitie5
Investments
117.164
5.899
20,602
22
137.766
5.921
91.697
6,095
113.434
27.473
119,170
6.095
113.434
112
231
231
Total Income
254.413
20.624
275.037
211.338
27.473
238.811
Expendlture on:
Choritoble octivities
272,789
18,045
290.834
256,154
27,592
283,746
Total expendllure
272.789
18.0
290,834
256.154
27.592
283.746
Nel Income/{expendllure)
118,3761
2,579
115,7971
144,8161
144.9351
Tronslers between funds
16681
668
l(K),100
1100,IC(Ji
Net movement In funds
119.0441
3.247
115,7971
55.284
I1￿.279]
144.9351
Reconclllatlon of funds-.
Fund balonce5 Qt l April 2023
108.675
215.520
324.195
53,391
315,739
369,130
Fund bolances ot 31 March 2024
89.631
218,767
308.398
108.675
215.520
324.195

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Nolol
Flxed assets
Ton9ible 0s5ets
396,564
402,713
Current assels
Deb1or5
Cosh al bonk and in hand
12
25.475
25.517
23.146
54.039
50,992
Credttork amovnts fqlling due wllttln on•
year
77,785
14
120.7041
121,6501
Net CL¥renl assets
30.228
56.135
Total as5•ts le￿ ¢mnl Ilobllllles
426,792
458.848
Cthdtlorn. amounts falllng dve aft•T morè
Ihan onè ye
15
11182941
1134,6541
Nel o¥ets excludlng penslon Ilpbllty
308.398
324.194
Net ossels
308,398
324.194
The funds of Ihe ¢harfty
RestDcled income fund5
Unrestricted funds
74
218.767
89.631
215.520
ICQ.675
308.398
32t&195
Wamlng.. Support and g¢vemon¢e c05110 reallo¢ole (5000 codes mvjl
balance lo nllto bolofice BSJ
Warnln9." Balonce sh•el nel 03sets da not equal equlfy. Oflhere Is a
suJpen5e balance.
The finoncid stotements were approved by the Iw51ee5 On.........................
J Okoye
Try￿ee

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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
Income from donatlons ond legacles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Re5tr1cted
funds
2024
Total
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Restrlcted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
Grants received and
released
117,164
20,602
137,766
91,697
22.473
114.170
5.000
117,164
20.602
137.766
91,697
27,473
119,170
Donallons and gllls
Other
117,164
20,602
137,766
91.697
22,473
114,170
117.164
20.602
137.766
91,697
22,473
114,170
Grants recelvable for core acllvltles
Other
5,000
5.000
5.000
5,000
The Board of Trustees, consider that, in order lo comply wlh cuThent legislation. gilts of tangible fixed assets or
gront5 01 a capilal nolure given for o specific purpose ond fully ulili5ed in the furtherance ol the objects of the
chorily Should be credited to Ihe relevont fixed ossel fund olter the sums have been properfy expended on the
restricted purpose. The related assets are shown in the balance sheet ot the full cost of ocqvisilion ol subsequent
revaluotion.
11 the reloted assets are subject to restrictions by the gront making orgonisation on their use ond disposal, then
these restrictions are noted in the fixed asset section ol these accounts. The gront received to finance the
renovation of the "Garage Activity Block 15 in the form of an I l-year loon. which is being written off by the grant
provider over the I l-year period.1£41,702 w05 written off in 2011, and the remoining £1 00,OCO is to be written off
equolly over the remaining l O years. This has been fully releosed.
Income from charltable actlvllles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Reslricted
funds
2024
Total
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Restrlcled
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Parent & toddler and
children and youth evenls
income
5,899
22
5.921
6,095
6,095

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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
Income from other tradlng actlvllles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Sundry income
Rental income
34.979
96,140
12,590
I CK).844
Activities for generoling funds
131 119
113,434
Income from Investments
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Interest receivoble
112

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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 37 MARCH 2024
Support costs
Support costs Governance
costs
2024
2023 Basls ol allocotlon
E51oblishment Costs
Repairs & Maintenance
Office Expenses
Cleaning
Advertising & Promotion
Legal & Professional Fees
Finonce chorges
Sundry costs
Training
24,998
17,195
11,643
2.388
244
150
9.841
1,468
12001
24,998
17,195
11,643
2.388
244
150
9.841
1.468
12001
15,163
11,264
13,807
4.983
2.962
8.946
826
4,251
Independent Examinolion
2,21Y2
2,202
1,891 Govemance
67.727
2.202
69.929
64.238
Anolysed between
Charitable activities
67,728
2,202
69,930
64,238
Net movementln funds
2024
2023
Net movement in funds is stated ofler chargingllcreditingl
Depreciotion of owned tangible fixed assets
6.149
6.181
Trvstees
Remunerotion was paid to trustee5 or persons connected to them as follows..
Mr G Cornell
Mrs R Cornell
£37.748
£24.642
The above figures include Employers Nationol Insurance and Employers Pension costs.
No other expen5e5 were paid to Trustee's.
Employees
The overage monthly number of employees during the year was..
2024
Number
2023
Number
Charitable activities
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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
Employees
(Contlnued)
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages ond 501aries
162.155
163,602
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.
l O Taxatlon
The chority is exempl from taxation on its activities becouse all its income is opplied for choritable purposes.
Tanglble fixed assets
Freehold landother Equlpment Audlo & Musleol
und bulldlngs
Eqvlpment
Tolal
Cost
At l April 2023
606.133
62.482
21,331
689,946
At 31 March 2024
606,133
62.482
21.331
689,946
Depreclatlon and Impalrment
At l April 2023
Depreciation chorged in the yeor
217,884
4.844
48.020
1,305
21.329
287.233
6,149
At 31 March 2024
222,728
49.325
21.329
293,382
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2024
383,405
13,157
396.564
At 31 March 2023
388.249
14,462
402.713
Revaluotlons of Flxed Assets
The freehold lond and building5 ore stoted ol o volualion arrived ot by o proles5ionolly quolilied firm of valuers.
Word, Howlett Rowlatt. who volued the o5sels on the basis ol open market value in current Use in November
2002. The trustees hove decided to carry the property al the revoluotion value rother than the original costs. The
addilionol depreciolion charge cou5ed by the revaluotion will be released from the revolualion reserve to
General Unrestricted Funds each year. The trustees have not hod the properly revalued Since that date, bul ore
hoppy that the volue5 Shown ore not inflated above market value.
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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
12 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounls lalllng due wlthln one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtor5
Prepayments ond occrued income
7.060
16,112
2,303
5.595
17,232
319
25,475
23,146
13
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
Bonk loans
130,098
146,358
Payable within one year
Payoble ofter one yeor
11.704
118,394
11.704
134,654
14 Credllors- amounts falllng due wllhln one year
2024
2023
Notes
Bank loans
other taxotion and social security
Deferred income
Trade creditors
other creditors
Accruols ond deferred income
13
11,704
1.954
11.704
2,197
410
702
4.641
1.996
1,792
3.354
1.960
20.764
21.650
15 CTedltors'. omounls falllng due after more Ihan one year
2024
2023
Noles
Bank loans
13
118.394
134,654
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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
17 Unresfrlcted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balonces of donotions ond gronts which are not
subject to specific conditions by donors ond grontors os to how they moy be used. These include designated
fund5 which hove been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
Al T Aprll 2023
Incomlng
resources
Re50urce5
expended
Tronsfers
At 31 March
2024
Generol funds
108,675
254.413
1272.7891
16681
89,631
Prevlous year:
Al l Aprll 2022
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2023
General funds
53.391
211.338
1256.1541
100,Ic
108,675
18 Reloted party transactlons
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12023- none).
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