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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity number: 1091641 Company number: 05332363

(England and Wales)

Lighthouse Education Service

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

Lighthouse Education Service Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2025

Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 10

Lighthouse Education Service Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 31 March 2025

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Lighthouse Education Service (Lighthouse), a charitable company, is the community regenaration and social action arm of the All Nations' Centre (Apostolic Church).

A YEAR OF PURPOSE AND TRANSFORMATION

On behalf of the Board and Lighthouse Education Service, it is my privelege to reflect on a year defined by resilience and an unwavering commitent to our mission : to reach people and transform lives.

In a year marked by a challenging economic climate, our organisation has not merely endured: we have excelled.

Our success is not measured in numbers alone, but in the tangible impact we have made on the families and individuals who walk through our doors.

OUR IMPACT IN ACTION

The Lighthouse After School Club continues to be a hallmark of excellence. By providing high quality provision and creative outlets like music education, we are doing more than supervising children - we are nuturing the next generation. For many local families, this service is a vital economic lifeline, offering the security parents need to rermain in the workforce while their children thrive. Parallel to this, our outreach efforts remain a beacon of hope. The lighthouse Hand Out project continues to provide a safety net for the most vilnerable among us, while the Light house First Stop project remains a critical resource for those navigating complex legal challenges. These services are more than programs; they are expressions of our core values in action.

A TESTAMENT TO DEDICATION

The stability and growth we have seen this year are a direct result of the exceptional people behind the Light House name. Our board, managers and staff possess a rare blend of prefessional expertise and deap seated empathy . It is their dedication that ensures we deliver positive, lasing outcomes to the communities that need us most. To each member of our team (THANK YOU)

LOOKING FORWARD WITH FAITH

We do not stand alone. I wish to express our profound gratitude to the leadership and members of the ALL NATIONS CENTRE, our local community, our directors, partners, and customers. Your continued trust is the fuel for our progress. Finally, we humbly acknowledge the favor of Almighty God. His continued blessings remain the foundation of our work; without Him, none of these achievements would be possible. As we look toward the future, we do so with optimism, ready to expand our reach and deepen our impact.

Thank you.

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Lighthouse Education Service Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial review and reserve policy

During the year the charity received £64,114 (2024: £54,209) of incoming resources and expended £65,971 (2024: £55,637) .

Reserve policy

The trustees believe that the charity should hold in reserves a sufficient cushion of funds to enable it to continue to exists in a period of reduced income and, should it be necessary to cease to operate, wind up in an orderly fashion. The trustees consider the desirable level of reserves for this purpose to be a minimum of six months operating costs.

The trustees plan to generate annual operating surpluses in order to build reserves to this level.

RISK

A review of risk identification and management processes and procedure is currently undertaken. This will form the basis for review of Risk Management with the Projects. Risk is continually being discussed and policies and procedures are under constant review with risk in mind.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Investment policy and objectives

The management committee has considered the most appropriate policy of investing funds and has found that at present, fixed deposit accounts meet the requirement to generate income. The management committee considers the returns for the year to be satisfactory and the policy is under constant review.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

Organisational structure

Lighthouse Education Service (LES), a charitable company, is the community regeneration and social action arm of the All Nations' Centre (Apostolic Church). LES is the umbrella organisation that houses a range of education, childcare, youth and family-focused community services.

The focus remains that of consolidating and improving existing provision, whilst broadening the range of services on offer. Relevance, excellence in the quality of provision and sustainability remain the touchstone of everything we seek to do.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

LES acknowledges that the world is fast changing and the task of providing quality supplementary education, childcare and family -focused community services continue.

Those familiar with the London borough of Lambeth or the immediate catchment area in which LES is located, would be acutely aware of the long-standing issues, challenges and needs that exist.

LES' projects are aimed at creating a cohesive and sustainable community, meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The range of services as mentioned before, covers childcare, a varied menu of youth support activities, community provision, as well as parental support.

LES aims to make a lasting difference to lives of children and families in the community through education, training, development and other life-enhancing initiatives.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Name of Charity Lighthouse Education Service Charity registration number 1091641 Company registration number 05332363 Principal address Tyers Terrace London SE11 5LY

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Lighthouse Education Service Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025

Trustees

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

J Faradoye
Rev V Jibuike
MR EDWIN BAJOMO
MR THEO AZU MATHIAS-NWAULUNE
Secretary MRS HAYLEY LOUISE EREOLA
Independent examiners James Barnasco & Co
58 Perronet House
Princess Street
London
SE1 6JS
Bankers Lloyds TSB
182 High Street
Walthamstow
London
E17 7JH

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

............................................................................. J Faradoye

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Lighthouse Education Service Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 March 2025

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Education
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4/5
Education
Activity 10
Total
Net expenditure
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
£
32,442
31,672
64,114
(65,471)
(500)
(65,971)
(1,857)
12,835
10,978
2024
£
29,956
24,253
54,209
(55,137)
(500)
(55,637)
(1,428)
14,263
12,835

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05332363

Registered Number :

Lighthouse Education Service Statement of Financial Position

As at 31 March 2025

Notes
Current assets
11
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
13
Total funds
£
2025
500
12,540
13,040
(2,062)
10,978
10,978
10,978
10,978
10,978
£
2024
4,332
10,042
14,374
(1,539)
12,835
12,835
12,835
12,835
12,835

For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

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Lighthouse Education Service Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.

Lighthouse Education Service meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

Going concern

Funds

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objective at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity Restriction arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure:

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:

Plant and machinery 25% Straight line
Computer equipment 25% Straight line
Fixtures and fittings 25% Straight line

2. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted funds
Donations received
Grants received
2024
2025
£
£
6,018
1,210
23,938
31,232
29,956
32,442

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Lighthouse Education Service Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 March 2025

3. Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted funds
Education
Income from charitable activities
osts of charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted funds
Education
Support costs
osts of charitable activities by activity type
Grant funding of activities
Education
Activity 10
Grant funding of
activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
£
£
870
64,601
-
-
64,601
870
2024
2025
£
£
31,672
24,253
2024
2025
£
£
55,137
65,471
500
500
55,637
65,971
2024
2025
£
£
65,471
55,137
500
500
65,971
55,637

4. Costs of charitable activities by fund type

5. Costs of charitable activities by activity type

6. Analysis of support costs

Governance costs

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Lighthouse Education Service Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 March 2025

7. Net income/(expenditure) for the year

This is stated after charging/(crediting):

Accountancy fees Staff pension contributions

2025 2024
£ £
500 500
338 660

8. Staff costs

Total staff costs for the year ended 31 March 2025 were:

Salaries and wages
Pension costs
STAFF
2025
£
42,446
338
42,784
2025
0
0
2024
£
29,678
660
30,338
2024
3
3

9. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities

The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.

10. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 01 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 01 April 2024
At 31 March 2025
Net book values
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Plant and
machinery
£
1,302
1,302
1,302
1,302
-
-

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Lighthouse Education Service Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 31 March 2025

11. Debtors

Amounts due within one year:
Other debtors
12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2025
£
500
500
2025
£
927
1,135
2,062
2024
£
4,332
4,332
2024
£
927
612
1,539
13. Movement in funds
Unrestricted Funds
General
General
Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
General
General
Balance at
01/04/2024
£
12,835
12,835
Balance at
01/04/2023
£
14,263
14,263
Incoming
resources
£
64,114
64,114
Incoming
resources
£
54,209
54,209
Outgoing
resources
£
(65,971)
(65,971)
Outgoing
resources
£
(55,637)
(55,637)
Balance at
31/03/2025
£
10,978
10,978
Balance at
31/03/2024
£
12,835
12,835

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Lighthouse Education Service Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025

Purpose of unrestricted Funds

Voluntary Income Grants and Donations Investment income Interest receivable Incoming resources from charitable activities Charitable activities fees income Charitable Activities Charity expenses General Charities Income and expenses

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General
Previous year
Unrestricted funds
General
General
Tangible fixed
assets
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Net Assets
£
£
£
-
10,978
10,978
-
10,978
10,978
Tangible fixed
assets
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Net Assets
£
£
£
-
12,835
12,835
-
12,835
12,835

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