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2023-12-31-accounts

Registered Charity Number 1107551

Lighthouse Educational Society

Report and Accounts

31 December 2023

Ekrem & Co

Accountants LLP

505 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London, SE22 8JY Telephone: 020 8693 4100 email: accountants@ekrem.co.uk Partners: Mr H Ekrem, FFA FIPA, FAIA, FFTA; Mrs M Ekrem

Lighthouse Educational Society Report and accounts Contents

Page
Trustee's report 2
Independent Examiner's Report to the members 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Balance sheet 6
Notes to the financial statements 7

Lighthouse Educational Society Company Information

Trustees

Mahmut Kubilay Karba Ismail Suluk (Chair) Bilal Ozturk Gulhan Karali Balci Erdal Dincer

Independent Examiner

Ekrem & Co Accountants LLP Public and Financial Accountants 505 Lordship Lane London SE22 8JY

Registered office

52 Tamworth Road Croydon CR0 1XW

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Lighthouse Educational Society Trustee (Chair)'s Report

The trustee (Chair) presents his report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Principal activities

The organisation's principal activity during the year continued to be charity,Education

Reference and Adminstrative Details

Registered Charity Name Lighthouse Educational Society Registered Charity Number 1107551 Registered Office 52 Tamworth Road Croydon CR0 1XW

The Trustees

The following persons served as trustees during the year:

Mahmut Kubilay Karba Ismail Suluk (Chair) Bilal Ozturk Gulhan Karali Balci Erdal Dincer

Responsibilities of the Trustees

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Under that law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable organisation and the income and expenditure of the charity for that period.

In preparation these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the

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Lighthouse Educational Society Trustee (Chair)'s Report

charitable organisation and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In so far as the trustees are aware:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

are deemed to be re-appointed under Charities Act 2011.

Registered office:

Signed by ordrer of the trustees

52 Tamworth Road Croydon CR0 1XW

Mahmut Kubilay Karba Trustee (Treasurer)

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Report to the trustees/ members Lighthouse Educational Society of

On accounts for Charity no 31 December 2023 1107551 the year ended (if any)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022.

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

Responsibilities I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the and basis of 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by report the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

 the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or

Independent  the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or examiner's statement  the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: H. Ekrem Date: 29 October 2024

Name: Halit Ekrem

Relevant professional FFA FIPA, FAIA, FTA qualification(s) or body (if any):

Ekrem & Co Accountants LLP Address: 505 Lordship Lane London, SE22 8JY

Lighthouse Educational Society Schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023

Grants and Donation
Donation
Grants
Rent Receivable
Total Incoming Resources
Direct Charitable Expenditure:
Tutorial Expenses
Employee costs:
Wages and salaries
Volunteer Expenses
Travel and subsistence
Premises costs:
Rent
Rates
Light and heat
Cleaning
General administrative expenses:
Telephone and fax
Stationery and printing
Subscriptions
Bank charges and interest
Insurance
Equipment hire
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Legal and professional costs:
Accountancy fees
Other legal and professional
Total Expenditure
Total Resources expended
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before
transfer
Transfers in respect of fixed assets additions
Net movements in funds for the year
Total funds as at 1 January 2023
Total funds as at 31 December 2023 c/fwd		 Unrestricted
Funds
292,237
-
292,237
-
16,496
2,549
19,045
16,500
6,864
24,536
2,165
50,065
1,993
10,880
1,098
190
5,429
-
1,895
22,150
311
43,946
660
960
1,620
114,676
114,676
177,561
177,561
177,561		 Restricted
Funds
64,419
64,419
62,221
62,221
147,789
147,789
-
-
-
233,824
233,824
(169,405)
(169,405)
(169,405)		 2023
£
292,237
64,419
-
356,656
62,221
62,221
147,789
16,496
2,549
166,834
16,500
6,864
24,536
2,165
50,065
1,993
10,880
1,098
190
5,429
-
1,895
22,150
311
43,946
660
960
1,620
348,500
348,500
8,156
8,156
453,405
461,561		 2022
£
183,949
170,372
-
354,321
77,548
77,548
150,558
24,024
1,609
176,191
16,500
5,944
12,118
1,708
36,270
1,988
6,571
671
187
4,677
345
6,452
22,338
752
43,981
600
6,046
6,646
360,405
360,405
(6,084)
(6,084)
459,489
453,405

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Lighthouse Educational Society Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
Current assets
Debtors
5
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
6
#NAME?
Total assets less current
liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due
after more than one year
7
#NAME?
Capital and reserves
Total Funds Account
8
Charity's Total Fund		 2023
£
809,630
19,019
63,514
82,533
(13,520)
69,013
878,643
(417,082)
461,561
461,561
461,561		 2022
£
831,780
21,596
42,830
64,426
(873)
63,553
895,333
(441,928)
453,405
453,405
453,405

Mahmut Kubilay Karba Trustee (Chair) Approved by the board of trustees on 29 October 2024

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Lighthouse Educational Society Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023

1 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Plant and machinery 15% straight line

2
Operating profit
This is stated after charging:
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
3
Interest payable
Interest payable
4
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 January 2023
At 31 December 2023
Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
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Debtors		 Land and
buildings
£
1,055,099
1,055,099
226,243
21,102
247,345
807,754
828,856		 2023
£
22,150
2023
£
23,814
Plant and
machinery
etc
£
86,842
86,842
83,918
1,048
84,966
1,876
2,924
2023
£		 2022
£
22,338
2022
£
19,769
Total
£
1,141,941
1,141,941
310,161
22,150
332,311
809,630
831,780
2022
£

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Lighthouse Educational Society Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 December 2023

Trade debtors
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxes and social security costs
7
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
Bank loans
Other creditors
8
Total Funds Account
At 1 January 2023
#NAME?
At 31 December 2023		 19,019
2023
£
3,410
10,110
13,520
2023
£
416,982
100
417,082
2023
£
453,405
8,156
461,561		 21,596
2022
£
603
270
873
2022
£
441,928
-
441,928
2022
£
459,489
(6,084)
453,405

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Registered Charity No: 1107551

LIGHTHOUSE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY

Annual Report 2023

Volunteering for the future

info@lhedu.org.uk 52 Tamworth Road Croydon CR0 1XW www.lhedu.org.uk

Contents

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About Us 04 Portfolio 05 The Team 06 07-08 09 Feedbacks 10 11

The Team Secretary’s Report Services and Projects Feedbacks Treasurer’s Report Financial Statement 2022

About Us

Lighthouse Educational Society is a South London-based charity working to enable and empower young people through education. It aims to raise confidence and ability to take initiative amongst today’s youth by delivering mentoring, tuition services. With help of qualified mentors, we help youngsters and adults by taking place seminars, trainings, organising different social activities. Main objective is to help them by mentally and physically. Lighthouse Educational Society is a people-centric organisation aiming to give responsibility to all those who are willing to volunteer. We encourage involvement from all ages. Volunteering helps to create network in community and integration within the community

info@lhedu.org.uk

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Portfolio

We are a run trustees and a charity by management executive board. Charity is supported by local businesses, members and funders. We have members who pledge and donate substantial amounts every year from January to December. Members spread across the South London. Therefore we operate mainly in Croydon, Sutton, Kingston, Bexley and Medway in Kent.

Community Centres

We operate our services in the community centres. These centres consist of 3-5 classrooms, offices, a seminar room, a functional room and a kitchen. It vital point of meeting for us to function our services financially as well as effectively

What else we run?

Educational

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The Team

The Board of Trustees

Our board of trustees possesses a wealth of experience in managing charitable, educational, and accounting businesses. They convene regularly throughout the year and coordinate the Annual General Meeting (AGM) every October.

Management Board

Our management board oversees the day-to-day operations, including bookkeeping, as well as the planning and design of educational activities throughout the year. Conducting weekly meetings enables us to deliver better services across all our projects, from parenting schools to homework assistance, social activities, and youth organization.

Advisory Board

The board has made the decision to establish an advisory panel comprising professionals from various fields who will contribute their expertise and guidance to enhance our strategic plans and projects on a voluntary basis.

Personnel and Volunteers

The Lighthouse Educational Society has hardworking, dedicated staff members and volunteers who support our projects to be successful in every field of education and support services. We are grateful for each and every one of them being a part of LES, and we value their work immensely.

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Secretary’s Report

Lighthouse Educational Society has consistently maintained a high standard in meeting its governance requirements as a charity organization, and this year is no exception. We have well-established systems and robust processes that ensure we meet our responsibilities effectively, supported by a skilled and dedicated team of trustees and staff who work tirelessly to fulfill our charitable objectives. Our approach includes ongoing financial risk assessments and diligent project monitoring, ensuring both sustainability and impact in our work. The true measure of our success is evident in the significant appreciation we receive for our contributions and the lasting, positive impact our projects have on the lives of those we serve.

Projects

Community Projects Educational Projects Seminars Parenting Schools Supplementary Schools Educational Consultancy Mentoring projects ESOL Classes CV Writing Sessions

Fundraising

Members’ donation Funding/Grants Fundraising events, fairs Donation boxes Educational Services Supplementary school Hall hire, office hire

Service

Each year, we provide planned services based on an annual budget established at the start of the year, with these services outlined within specific projects. Our team consists of skilled, experienced professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the community

Monitoring

Outcome

Community

Our dedicated staff gather feedback forms and reports from project coordinators to ensure that the services provided are effective and meet community needs.

In our Annual General Meeting evaluation reports are provided and stakeholders and funders donors are informed with the outcome of the services.

Our community lies at the heart of our organization. Decisions are made collaboratively, involving all members and trustees to ensure a

smooth process. Achieving community satisfaction is a core focus in everything we do at our community centers.

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Services and Projects

Lighthouse provides following projects to communities

Supplementary Schools

We run community and supplementary schools in each branch. Qualified and experienced teachers and staff provide primary and secondary-age children with English, Maths, Science, Cultural Education(depending on demand) and Language sources. Small classroom sizes offer the best environment for children who learn to develop their literacy and numeracy skills. Across the 5 branches, we have a total of 214 children using these services

Mentoring

Young children need an environment that fosters engagement and socialization with their peers. To support this, we have dedicated mentors and mentees who oversee various mentoring programs, including Homework Help, project development, university preparation, exam preparation, and social development for young people. Throughout the year, we also organize sports activities, camping trips, and scouts programs to encourage well-rounded growth and connection.

Community Engagement

The community is at the heart of all we do in our centres. Families and children come together for birthday celebrations, religious gatherings, friendly coffee mornings, and community dinners, creating a welcoming space for all. We actively build partnerships with local charities and organizations to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and strengthen our impact through shared experience and cooperation.

Parenting Schools

Throughout the year, we offer seminars, talks, and consultancy sessions both virtually and in person. We host parenting workshops, provide information on school term schedules, and offer guidance on school selection for children. Our sessions cover a range of topics, from supporting children’s well-being to promoting healthy habits for future generations.

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Services and Projects

Our services users’ statistics are below

Services users

In 2022

We have 185 children from 5-16 years olds 142 members actively supporting the charity

60+ events and activities in annually 24 volunteers supporting people in need

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Supporters

Continue their support every other year

In 2023

We have 214 children from 5-16 years olds 172 members actively supporting the charity

78% Disadvantages Community

Services provided to most needy members of community

70+ events and activities in annually

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Our Branches

Croydon Branch (Head Office) 52 Tamworth Road, Croydon CR0 1XW

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Bexley Branch
1 Hook Lane, Welling, DA16 2DH
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Medway Branch
20 Manor Road, Chatham Kent ME4 6AG
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This year we continued to support

the children with Homework Club.

our organisation has provided vital educational support to students, offering English and Maths supplementary classes and successfully launching a Homework Club, an initiative suggested by parents that pairs primary and secondary-age children with mentors for

homework assistance.

In our annual report, we are pleased to highlight our ongoing commitment to providing free English (ESOL) classes for adults on a weekly basis.

These classes provide valuable opportunities for language development and integration within our diverse community, enhancing language proficiency and communication skills for our adult learners.

Christmas Challenge 2023

Levelling up Community project

In 2023, we made significant progress through the Levelling Up Community project, aimed at educating, training, and qualifying disadvantaged and vulnerable community members to better equip them for the workforce and improve overall quality of life and societal contributions. We successfully offered literacy and numeracy sessions, health and well-being programs, digital skills training, and job club services, including CV support and job matching.

Since the pandemic, disadvantaged communities have faced challenges in supporting their children academically, impacting children’s social awareness and confidence. In 2023, our program worked to rebuild community connections, enhance skills, and provide training that empowers individuals to seek employment. For the elderly, we organized social gatherings to strengthen social ties and improve mental well-being. Additionally, we offered ESOL language sessions to help refugees and asylum seekers gain basic language skills, facilitating smoother integration.

The Lighthouse Educational Society holds its Annual General Meeting, uniting representatives from all branches to review the progress and accomplishments of the past year. This collaborative event provides a platform for sharing insights, assessing performance, and establishing collective goals for the future.

Feedbacks from parents

Benjamin K

We moved here, Welling, last year and I heard of the Lighthouse from a community group. 2 of my children attend their activities weekly and they really enjoy it.

Ahsen H

I have been volunteering for LES as a 16year-old. I have gained amazing skills throughout their activities. Sumeyye has been a great team leader so far.

Mr Redha

I love attending the activities of Lighthouse in Croydon. They are so open and supportive. As an SEN community worker I find their activities very inclusive.

Mrs Akitoye

I have been using supplementary school services for the past 7 years now. I had 3 children at different age group and they all have graduated now and enjoyed the support they got. Thank you

A Parent

Student

It is a community feeling here we have in the centre in Croydon. We as a from refugee background, it would be so hard to settle here in the UK without support we have given. Thank you for the team, specially Mustafa who helped me.

I have a lot of fun when I come to the community centre because we play table tennis and enjoy with my friends.

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Treasurer’s Report

Lighthouse raises its funds from pledge donation, donation boxes in its branches, fundings and fundraising activities.

Last 4 years income chart

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Amount
£400k
£300k
£200k
£100k
£0k
2019 2020 2021 2022
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Annual typical income ratio

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Other income
5%
Funding/Grants
25%
Donations
61%
School Fees
9%
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We have a very sustainable method of running the charity. Regular donors pledge every year and meet their targeted donation.

We have regular funders from nationally recognized bodies where we do various projects in the communities

We extend our centres to be productive, hiring as a function or office or other third sector organisation to generate further income.

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