Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1070700 Lighthouse - Ely Annual report and unaudited financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
Lighthouse - Ely LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees G Cornell J Okoye A Oguguo Charlty number (England and Wales) 1070700 Independent exomlner The MHH Partnership E15tree House Wotson's Yard High Street Cotlenham Carnbridge CB24 8RX
Lighthouse - Ely CONTENTS Page Trustees. report Statement of trustees. responsibilities Independent examiner's report statement of linoncial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statement5 9- 17
Llghthouse - Ely TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 37 MARCH 2025 The tTUStees present their annual report and financial statements lor the year ended 31 March 2025. The Chorify w05 e51oblished by Trust Deed on 3 November 1997 and is registered with the Charity Commission. During the financiol year 200718 charity Ely Christian Fellowship Trust (registered number 2936911 was merged with all assets and liabilities being tronslerred to chority 1070700 River of Life. Subsequently River of Life chonged its choritoble name lo Lighthouse-Ely - retaining its charitoble number (Charity no 107071X)l. These changes hove oll been registered with the Charity Commission and recorded on the central register of Chorilies. Objecflves and activitles The objects of the Trusl ore.. To administer property in the furtherance of the Christian faith or any charitable work To support any work which.. Further Educotion Advances Christion faith Provides relief for the poor and needy Help5 comfort the sick and aged The Lighthouse Cenlre, located ot 13 Lynn Rood in Ely. Cambridgeshire. slonds os o vital source ol hope ond support lor individuals and families within our community. This welcoming facility is home to the Lighthouse Church. which seNes as a spirituol hoven for worship and lellow5hip. Addilionolly, the Centre hosts o food pantry, providing e55enlial provisions to those in need, ensuring that no one faces hunger or hordship alone. Among its many initiatives, the Centre is proud to support LuvEly charity, which focuses on empowering disadvantoged individuals and fostering a sense ol dignity and sell-worth. Furthermore, the Lighlhou5e Centre offers diverse array of projects ond progroms. including voriou5 SUPPOrt groups that coter to different needs, from menfol health to family support. allowng members of our community to lind solace. connection, and understanding. The Trust that oversees Ihe Lighthouse Cenfre is deeply committed to fulfilling its inspiring vision and mission. It employs a range ol thoughtful ond elfecliye strolegies to achieve its objectives. all while adhering to the Chority Commission's guidelines on public benefit. The trustees are dedicated lo consistently enhoncing the Trust's positive impoct on the public ond the brooder community. By prioritizing outreach ond inclusivity. they strive lo ensure that the Centre not only seNes as a place ofreluge but olso 05 a catalyst forgrowth. empowerment, and social change. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding whot activities the charity should undertake.
Lighthouse - Ely TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlevements and performonce The charity continued to cary out its core objectives Ihroughout the year with activities continued bolh in person and ils online presence on sociol medio websiles. Lighthouse continues it5 aim5 lo reoch out with inspirational messages to anyone seeking or wishing to grow in the Christian faith. Ughthouse offers occess via several platforms including YouTube. Facebook and Instogram. The Trust continues to build on the firm foundations already established and 15 olwoys looking for ways lo improve ond augment the facilities and opportunities lo demonstrote the love of God lo all. Lighthouse is dedicated lo it5 mission ol serving vulnerable individuals and families locing economic hordships. It actively distributes o variety of essential items, including food and clothing. lo those living on low or no income. In oddition to these seNices. Lighthouse operates night shelters that provide a crucial haven lor the homeless, ensuring they have a warm ond Secure proce to spend the night. The Charily places a strong emph0515 on communify outreach, with specialised programs designed to 5UPPOrt yovng people, porent5 Wlth young children. and teenagers. These initiotives not only help address immediate needs but olso empower the youth, offering them opportunities lor personal development and engagement Within this dynamic community hub, the Luvely chority plays a vital role in f05tering conneclions omong various oge groups. It operates sociol clubs ond lunch programs tailored for older adults, as well as individuals with dementio. creoling a welcoming environment where seniors can gather, share experiences, and build friendships. As an independent chority. Luvely is instrumental in bridging generational gops and promoting inclusivity within the community. Furthermore, the Lighthouse serves 05 on essential resource for community well-being, offering a safe ond welcoming space for vorious octivities. It also provides a platform lor individuols to report hale crimes, ensuring that everyone in the community lee15 secure ond supported. Through these efforts, ghthOUse and Luvely charities together contribute 5ignilicontly to enhancing the quality ol life lor oll community member5, fostering o nurturing ond supportive environment.
Lighthouse - Ely TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 37 MARCH 2025 Actlvllles undertaken whlch con be classed 05 'publlc beneflt, Chrislion teaching to children ond odults has applications in all areas of life and relationships. A winter night shelter was set up just in case ol extreme weather provision in conjunction with the local authority. A pantry and a food bonk provide.food ond clothing lo people in limes of need. Home packs were given to people entering the local hostel some fleeing domestic violence. Community Cook Club is a free weekly club for people to come cook and eat together. Free meals ond 5UPPOrt for all those in need. Food donations ore loken ond given to local families. Community hub drop-in and oulreoch to the isolated and vulnerable. A Iow-c05t venue for Weddings and funerals. Support those di5ploced by war (for example Ukrainel. Low-cost or free cognitive counselling when needed. Feeding the community with hot meals at the warm hub. Youth work lor the benefit ol secondary school-age children, offering informal education. Summer progroms ond school holidays with activities for the community. Working with elderly people who are isolated ond vulneroble Ihrough social interaction. providing hot meals and inlormol education. Support groups specilicolly for men to ollow spoce to tolk ond old in mentol heolth. Ladies groups lor social engagement ond holislic core. The Llghthouse hos premlses that are a valued resource lo the commvnlty. The followlng groups have made use of the premlses. LuvEly Pantry (community fridgel Groups for children and young people. Support orgonisotions for those with oddictions. Aerobics for adults Everyone Health and Everyone Active. Falls Prevention sUPPOrt group. Ukraine Community Support Hub NHS Community support Relole counselling. Provision for children not in education Building belter live5 Adult leaming 1-2-1 teoching for excluded children. Sportsldanceldrama for teenagers Prospects Trust supports odults with additionol needs. And others. Ftnanclal revlew Support for outreach. evangelism and ministry ore core purp05e5 of the Trust Ihey remoin a high priorify lor funds. The principle applied is that individvol courses & evenls should cover cost5 wherever p055ible and that fund5 Should be invested wth that hope. The Board of Trustees 15 Sotislied that the charity'5 assets are available and adequate lo fulfil ils obligations. Poney on re5eTvesThe Trustees have resolved to establlsh reserves lo provlde for fulure acllvltles. The policy on reserves 15 Ihot the eStIng 055ets are retoined to produce income which is wholly utilised to support existing activities. There is no intention in the long term lo either increase or reduce the capital held. Lighlhovse aims to hove in place 3 months of"expenditure kept in reserve. This policy is justified in Ihot it is necessary to preserve income ot the present levels to maintain the activities of the charity. The Trustees are also conscious that the buildings require maintenonce and repoir, some reserve5 ore being put aside for necessary works ond specific donotion5 go into o restricted fund Ihot hos olso been estoblished lor thi5 purpose.
Lighthouse - Ely TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Support lor outreoch, evangelism and mini5ty ore core purposes of the Trust they remain a high priority lor funds. The principle opplied is Ihot individual courses & events should cover costs wherever possible and thol funds should be invested wth that hope. The Board of Trustees is satisfied that the chority's assets are available ond odequote to lulfil its obligotions. The tru51ees hove 05se55ed the major risks to which the charily is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the mojor risks. The trustees. report was approved by the Board ol Trustees. G Cornell Trustee Dated..
Lighthouse - Ely STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 37 MARCH 2025 Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires the Board ol Trustees to prepare financial statements lor each linanciol year which give a true and fair view ol the charity's financial activities during the year ol it5 financial position at the end of Ihe finoncial year. In preparing Ihe5e financial statements giving o true and loir view, the Board ol Trustees should follow best practice ond:_ Select suitoble occounting policies and then apply them consistently Make judgments and estimates that ore reasonable and prudenl Slate whether applicable accounling stondords and statements of recommended practice hove been followed. Subject lo any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements Prepore the financial statements on the ongoing concem basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the Charity wll continue lo operote. The Trustees are also responsible lor keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the finonciol position of the charity ond which enable them lo ascertain the financial position of the charily and enable them to ensure Ihot the finonciol 5totements comply wth the requirements ol applicable law and regulotion5. They are olso responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the charity ond hence lor toking reasonable sleps for prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The law opplicable lo charities in England ond Wales requires the truslees to prepore finonciol statements for each linanciol year which give a true and fair view of the state ol offoirs of the charity and of the incoming resources ond application ol re50vrces of the charity for thal year. In preparing these financiol stolements, the trustees ore required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then upply them consistently.. observe the methods ond principles in the Chorilies SORP., make judgements ond estimoles that are reo50noble ond prudent-, state whether opplicable accounting standards hove been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed ond explained in the financial slalements: and prepare the finonciol stotemenls on the going concern ba515 unless il is inappropriate to presume thot the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping sullicient accounting record5 thot disclose with reasonable cccurocy al any time the financial posilion ol the charity and enoble them to ensure Ihot the finonciol Statements comply with the Charities Acl 2011, the Charily (Accounts and Reportsl Regulalions 2008 ond the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence lor taking reosonable steps lor the prevention ond detection ol fraud and other irregularitie5.
Llghthouse - Ely INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF Llghthouse - Ely I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statement5 of Lighlhou5e Ely Ilhe charity) lor the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibllllles and ba51s ol report As the trustees of the charity you ore responsible for the preporolion of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Chorities Act 2011. I report in respect ol my examination of the charity's linoncial statements carried out under section 145 of the Chorities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I hove followed the Directions given by the Chority Commission under seclion 145151 Ibl of the Chorilies Act 2011. Independent examlner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.(, the independent examiner must be a member ol a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the exominolion becov5e l am a member ol ACCA. which 15 one of Ihe listed bodies. Your attention is drown to the foct thot the chorify has prepared the linanciol statements in accordance with the relevont version of the Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable to chorilies preparing their finoncial stalements in occordonce with the Financial Reporting Standord opplicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accounting ond Reporting by Chorities.. Statement ol Recommended Practice 15sued on l April 25 which is referred to in the extant regulations bul has now been withdrawn. l underslond that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true ond foir view in accordance wlh UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my exominalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wlh the exomination giving me couse to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Chorities Act 2011. the financial stotements do not accord wth those records.. or the linanciol statements do nol comply with the opplicoble requiremenls concerning the form and content of financial 5talemenls set out in the Charities (Accounts and Report51 Regulation5 2008 other than any requirement fhot the financial Statements give a true and fair view, which 15 not o motter considered 05 part of an independent exomination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention Should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Mr Hayden Wolson FCCA The MHH Partnership Elstree House Wolson's Yord High Street Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8RX 19 December 2025 Dated..
Llghthouse - Ely STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unreslrlcted funds 2025 Restrlcted funds 2025 Tolal Unrestrlcted funds 2024 Reslrlcted funds 2024 Total 2025 2024 Notes Income from". Donotions ond legocies Choritoble oclivities other trading activities Inveslments 110,955 5.567 126.577 139 8,577 119.532 5,567 126,577 139 117,164 5,899 20,602 22 137.766 5.921 231 231 Total Income 243,238 8.577 251.815 254,413 20,624 275,037 Expendlture on: Choritoble octivilies 252,191 69.437 321.628 272.789 18.045 290.4. Total expendllure 252,191 69,437 321,628 272.789 18,045 290,834 Nel expendllure 18.9531 160,8601 169.8131 118,3761 2,579 115,7971 Tronsfers between fvnds 149,0291 49.029 16681 668 Net movemenl In funds 157.9821 169,8131 119.0441 3,247 115.7971 Reconclllotlon of funds: Fund balonce5 at l April 2024 89,631 218.767 308.398 108,675 215.520 324,195 Fund bolonces at31 March 2025 31.649 206,936 238.585 89,631 218,767 308,398
Llghthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note5 Flxed asset5 Tangible 055ets 390,575 396,564 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 28.701 6.430 25.475 25.517 35.131 50,992 Credllors: amounts falllng due wllhln one year 14 130.9461 120,7641 Net cuffent ossets 4.185 30,228 Total assels less current Ilabllllles 394.760 426.792 Credltors.. omounts falllng due after more Ihan one year 15 1156,1751 1118.3941 Net assets 238.585 308,398 The funds of the charlty Restricted income fund5 Unrestricted funds 16 17 206,936 31,649 218.767 89.631 238,585 308,398 The financial statement5 were approved by the trustees on .............. G Cornell Trustee
Lighthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT37 MARCH 2025 Income from dona*lon$ and legacle5 Unreslrleted funds 2025 Restrlcted funds 2025 Total Unrestrlcted funds 2024 Restrlcled fund5 2024 Total 2025 2024 Donotions and gift5 Gronts 110,955 8,377 2(K) 119.332 200 117,164 20,602 137,766 110,955 8,577 119.532 17.164 20,602 137,766 Donatlons and glfts Other 110.955 8.377 119.332 117.164 20,602 137.766 110.955 8.377 119.332 117,164 20,602 137.766 Grants Other 200 200 200 200 In¢ome Irom charltoble ocllvllles Unrestrlcted funds 2025 Restrlcted funds 2025 Total Unrestrlcted lunds 2024 Restrlcled funds 2024 Total 2025 2024 Parent & toddler ond children and youth events income 5,567 5.567 5,899 22 5,921 Income from other tradlng acllvltles Unrestrlcted funds 2025 Unrestrlcled funds 2024 Non-charitable trading activities Letting and licensing arrangements 18,275 108,302 34,979 96.140 Activitie5 for generating fund5 126.577
Lighthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT37 MARCH 2025 Income from Inve51ments Unrestricted Unreslrlcled funds funds 2025 2024 Interest receivable 139 231 10-
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Lighthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 37 MARCH 2025 Svpport eQSts Support costs Governance costs 2025 2024 Basls of allocallon Estoblishment Costs Repair5 & Mointenonce Office Expenses Cleaning Advertising & Promotion Legal & Professional Fees Finance charges Sundry costs Training 30.631 17,083 10,182 3,393 705 150 12,895 1.227 147 30,631 17.083 10.182 3.383 705 150 12,895 1,227 147 24.998 17,195 11.643 2.388 244 150 9,841 1.468 12001 Independent Examination .601 1.601 2.202 Governance 76.403 1.601 78,004 69,929 Anolysed between Choriloble octivitie5 76,404 1.601 78.005 69.930 Nel movement In funds 2025 2024 Net movement in fund5 15 5toled after chorgingllcreditingl Depreciotion of owned tangible fixed assets 25.447 6.149 Trvstees Remuneration was paid lo trustees or persons connected to them 0$ follows= Mr G Comell Mrs R Cornell £32.741 £23.387 No other expenses were poid to TnJ5tee's. Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year wa5.. 2025 Number 2024 Number Choritoble activities 13-
Lighthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT31 MARCH 2025 Employee5 (Conllnued) Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages ond solorie5 Sociol security Costs 149,658 136 162,155 149,794 162,155 There were no employees whose annuol remuneration was more than £60,000. 10 Taxatlon The charify is exempt from taxation on its activities because oll its income is applied for charitoble purposes. Tanglble flxed assets Freehold lundolher Equlpment Audlo & Mu51cul and bvll*Jlngs Equlpment Totol Cost At l April 2024 Additions 606.133 62,482 21,331 174 689,946 174 At 31 March 2025 606.133 62,482 21.505 690.120 Depreclatlon and Impalnnent At l April 2024 Depreciation charged in the year 222.728 15.791 30,041 9,642 21.329 14 274.098 25.447 At 31 March 2025 238,519 39.683 21.343 299,545 Carylng omount At 31 March 2025 367.614 22,799 162 390.575 At 31 March 2024 383,405 13,157 396.564 Revalvotlon5 of Flxed A55ets The freehold land and buildings are staled al a valuation orrived at by a professionally quolified rim of voluers, Ward. Howlelt Rowlatt. who valued the a55et5 on the bosis of open market value in current Use in November 2002. The trustees have decided to cory the property at the revaluation value ralher than the original costs. The additional depreciation charge caused by the revaluation will be releosed from the revaluation reserve to Generol Unre5tricled Fvnd5 eoch yeor. The trustees have not had the property revalued Since that dote, but ore hoppy thol the volue5 shown ore not inflated above market volue. 14-
Lighthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT31 MARCH 2025 12 Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts falllng due wtthln one year: Trade debtors other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 11,183 16.910 608 7,060 16.112 2.303 28,701 25.475 13 Loans and overdrafts 2025 2024 Bank loons 167.879 130.098 Poyable within one year Poyoble ofter one year 11,704 156,175 11.704 118,394 14 Credltors: omounts falllng dve wllhln one year 2025 2024 Notes Bank loons other toxolion ond Social security Trade creditOTS Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 13 11,704 1,957 8.518 6.807 1.960 11.704 1,954 1,792 3,354 1.960 30.946 20.764 15 Credllor5= amount5 folllng due after more than one year 2025 2024 N¢te$ Bank loans 13 156,175 118.394 15-
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Lighthouse - Ely BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT31 MARCH 2025 17 Unrestrlcted funds The unreslricted funds ol the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set oside out of unreslricled funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At l Aprll 2024 Incomlng resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2025 General funds 89,631 243,238 1252,1911 149,0291 31.649 Prevlous year: At l Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 March 2024 Generol funds 108,675 254.413 1272.7891 16681 89,631 18 Related party fron$ac*lons There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12024- none). 17-