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
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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.

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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 e￿StIng 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 2￿5 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..

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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

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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

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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT37 MARCH 2025
Income from Inve51ments
Unrestricted Unreslrlcled
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
139
231
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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
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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.
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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
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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
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BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
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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
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Related party fron$ac*lons
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12024- none).
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