Registered number: 05577019
Charlty number". 1114979
THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
{A company limited by guarantsa)
CONTENTS
Page
Referenc8 and administrative details of the Charity. its Trustses and advisers
Trustees. report
A message from our CEO
Independent auditors. report on the financial statements
Consolidated statement of financial activities
8-34
35-38
39
Consolidated income and expenditure account
Consolidated balance sheet
40
41-42
Charity balance sheet
Consolidated statement of cash flows
43-44
45
Notes to the financial statements
46-72

THE LANTERN TRUST IWEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantea)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
Mrs A Bazell
Mr I Walton FCA
Mrs E Ireland
Dr J Orrell
Mrs J Clarke
Dr S De Kretser
Mr L Button (appointed 26 February 2024)
Company registered
number
05577019
Charity registered
number
1114979
Registered offi¢e
Wadebridge House
16 Wadebridge Square
Poundbury
Dorchester
Dorset
DT13AQ
Company secretary
Mr I Walton FCA
Chief executive officer
M Graham
Independeni au*ilitors
Xeinadin Audit Limited
Accountants
8th Floor, Becket House
36 Old Jewry
London
EC2R 8DD
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
IA company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charity for the
year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a
directors, report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the AnnLfjal report and financial statements of
the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable
company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP)
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the group and the Charity qualify as small under section 383 of the Companies Act 2006, the Group
strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and
Directors, Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
In setting objectives and planning for activities. the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by Ihe Charity Commission relating to public benefit, inGluding the guidance 'Public benefft= running a
charity {PB2)'.
The objectives of the charity as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are to relieve those
persons in need, in particular those who may be vulnerable due to age, infirmity, disabilitie5 and financial
hardship. In furthering the object've.s, due regard shall be given to the principles of the Christian f31th.
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The charity seeks to benefit vulnerable people in the Weymouth & Portland area and wider Dorset area through
its resource centre and by working closely and professionally with other agencies. The charity offers a range of
services including advocacy, housing advice, benefit advice, outreach, counselling, crisis response and
frontline practical support.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities
the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
The 202312024 financial year has once again seen a further increase in the demand for the services on offer
from the Lantern and has been very sign¢ficant in other a5pe¢ts.
A summary of the various activities and the services offered by the Lantem together with outcomes for the year
are attached in the accompanying report.
As regards the financial results and as disclosed in the accounts consolidated net income of £293,021 for the
year compared with a figure of £73,017 in the previous year. Fees from contracted services and grants of
£837,923 (2023 - £567.877) were again a large contributor to the total income of £1,226,976.
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantse)
The increase in these fees from the previous year were largely due to contracts with Ihe NHS and which
expanded the Lantern services in the area of mental health and wellbeing. This has ultimately led to a contract
with Dorset Healthcare where we have subcontracted to Bournemouth Churches Housing Association as the
principal contractor to deliver an Access Wellbeing service commencing l April 2024 for an intended 5 year
period and with total projected income in excess of £2.5 million for the Lantern over that time. Obviously this is
a significant development in the life of the Lantern and represents a solid base on which to strategically plan the
overall direction of the Lantem for the next few years.
We were also extremely fortunate and thankful for a very generous donation of £170,000 from the Albert Hunt
Trust which forgave that amount as the entire balance owing on a mortgage loan previously used to acquire our
premises in Queen Street Weymouth. This donation has substantially improved the strength of our Balance
Sheet at 31 March 2024 and means that we now own both of our premises at Ranelagh Road and Queen
Street Weymouth outright and without encumbrance.
Our consolidated balance sheet at 31 March 2024 shows net funds of £876,964 including Restricted funds of
£32,915 carried forward.
In terms of our net income earned during the year and our improved balance sheet we consider this a satisfying
year particularly Gon5idering the economic situation with some uncertainty about funding for the areas in which
we largely operate and the difficulties in raising fvnds generally.
Finally we are extremely grateful to all those who have supported us during this year and beyond in whatever
way and we hope and trust that this support can continue given the work that is happening at the Lantern and
the numbers of people who are being helped in their time of need.
In particular our thanks go to the following who have provided grants and other funding during the year=
National Lottery Community Fund
Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation
Hall and Woodhouse Charitable Giving
Weymouth Town Council..
Dorset County Council
Albert Hunt Trust
Tudor Trust
Janet Bligh
Dorset Showhomes
Green Pastures
Weyline Taxis
Groundwork UK
Weymouth Rotary Club
Weymouth and Portland PCN
Community A¢tion Network
Shelter
Reach Dorset Humankind Charity
Leeds Building Society
Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Dorset { Integrated ) Care Board
And as well of Course all of our private donors and Churches who have also been so generous.
We recognise that people with multiple exclusion factors struggle to see a future when the help they need
seems desperately out of reach. At the Lantern we listen and endeavour to understand the best way to access
the support and services which are required. In many cases this can start wrth practical assistsnce such as safe
and secure accommodation or perhaps crisis management but whatever the need the Lantern Can either
provide the necessary services or engage assistance from our partner agencies and wherever possible within
the Lantern hub. No longer do these people need to be isolated as they are welcomed within the Lantern
community and begin to make positive changes in their lives which can bring hope.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
{A company limit8d by guarantee)
Also of course as the Lantern becomes more heavily involved in the area of support with mental health and
wellbeing this adds to the holistic services which are available at the Lantern and which not only bring positive
benefits to the individual but also to our local community and society in general.
Of course none of the above would have been achieved withoul our wonderful team of staff and volunteers
including our charity shop at Chapelhay Weymouth under the leadership of our CEO Mike Graham. This year
once again in the face of extra demands and new ventures they have gone above and beyond to help people
who present at the Lantern at their point of need. They are all extremely proficient at what they do and in
particular they bring a special passion and empathy to their work which encapsulates the very ethos and
reason for the existence of the Lantem where every person is treated as special and as an individual and with
respect and where with help each person has the hope of making positive changes to their life however long
that may take.
Financial review
. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they Gonlinue to
adopt the going con¢ern basis in preparing the financial statements.
b. Reserves poli¢y
The Trustees regularly review the Charity's reseNes policy having regard to the need to =
continue with our basic seNices for our clients
meet contractual obligations
be good and fair employers
build reserve5 for our specific purposes and plans
protect and maintsin the Charity's assets.
To this end the Trustees Consider that we should aim to maintain free unrestricted reserves at least to the order
of 4 to 8 months of future operating costs and which equates to approximately £175,000 to £350,000. Based
on the figures in the financial review above our reserves after allowing for restricted funds of £32.915 and
tangible fixed assets of £511.067 stand at £332,982 which is consistent with our policy.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitutlon
The Lantern Trust {Weymouth) is a company limited by guarantee. The company is constituted under its
Memorandum and Articles of Association and is a registered charity number 1114979. Its registered office is
Wadebridge House, 16 Wadebridge Square, Dorchester. Dorset. DT1 3AQ and ils principal office is 2
Ranelagh Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JD.
The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, who served during Ihe period and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were-.
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
Mrs A Bazell
Mr I Walton
Mrs E Ireland
Rev P Elliott {resigned 30 September 2024)
Dr J Orrell
Mrs J Clarke
Dr S De Kretser
Mr L Button (appointed 26 February 2024)
The Trustee Board meet at least 5 times each year and are ultimately responsible for the governance. financial
management, strategy and fonnulation of the Business Plan of the charily at all times ensuring best practice.
Day to day management is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer with access to a designated Trustee
for any required advice.
A Remuneration sub-committee meets at least once a year and as required to review policy and consider
salary levels. All salaries are set at rates whi¢h have regard to comparable levels for work undertaken in the
area of operation with reference to outside sources such as the NHS and like charities where applicable.
New Trustees go through a set induction process which provides relevant information on the constitution aims
and operation of the charity.
All Trustees are provided with rsecessary training and information sufficient for them to carry out their role.
Major risks have been reviewed and systems or procedures have been established to manage those risks.
b. Fundraising standards information
The charity does not engage any professional fundraiser I commercial participator for the purpose of
fundraising.
The approach taken by the charity f bi the purpose of fu'.idraising is to engage with grant making t.Jsts and
other large funders companies institutions and individuals who identify with the aims of the charity and wish to
contribute funds to its work.
Neither the charity or any person acting on behaFf of the charity is subject to any undertaking to be bound by
any voluntary scheme for regulating fundraising or voluntary standard for fundraising in respect of activities on
behalf of the charity.
There have been no Complaints received by the charity or any person acting on its behalf about the activities of
the charity or by a person acting on behalf of the charity for the purpose of fundraising.
In carrying out its fundraising activities the charity has not unreasonably intwded on a persons privacy made
unreasonable persistent approaches for procuring or soliciting money or propety for the charity or placed
undue pressure on a person to give money or other property.
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
Statement of Trustees, responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting PractiGe).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company
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 Group and the Charity and of their incoming resources and applicalion of
resources, including their income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the
Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102)-
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
Group will continue in business_
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate a¢¢ounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Group and the Charity's Iransactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the Group and the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and the Charity and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosure of information to auditors
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees, report is approved has confirmed that..
so far as that Trustee is aware. there is no relevant audit information of whiGh the charitable group's
auditors are unaware. and
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of
any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitable group's auditors are aware of that
information.
Auditors
The auditors, Xeinadin Audit Limited, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The designated
Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
Small Company
This report has been prepared in accordan¢e with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part
15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Mr I Walton FCA
(Trustee
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A message from
our Chief Executive
This year has seen our services grow, yet again. I have worked in the 3rd sector
for over 20 years and never have I seen the numbers of people approaching our
services at the Lantern as I have over the last year.
The principle of our offer is simple.
to build a multi agency support
offer that removes the barriers our
Jo. Alli. Mon. Dawn, Conor, Rach.
Nat. Laura. Tanya. Rodney. Kel. Nikki
and Thomas. You brTng passion.
compassion and dedication to all of
yourwork.
customers face and to deliverthe
support at the earliest opportunity in
a community location that suits our
customers. As services. we have to
deliver support where our customers
are and for too long services have
been delivered with the focus on
A huge than you toJane and our
wonderful crew of volunteers at
our charity shop. The shop not
only acts as an essential resource
buta community hub in itself.our
customers are often provided with
essential items when they have
nowhere Else to turn.
the organisation delivering them.
This year saw us work with 952 new
individuals who approached our
service for support and this excludes
people already known to our services.
We delivered a total of13720 support
interventions and this demonstrates
just what the last year has meant
from both our staffs perspective and
the people approaching our services.
The gaps between statutory services
are growing and more people are
Finding themselves needing a
Lantern service. We operate the only
local assisted rent deposit scheme
outside of the local authority and
paid for119 to be housed under the
scheme.These were people with no
where else to turn and this shows
you just fiow essential our services
are. Our teams work as one and I
will often hear the team discussing
cases amongst themselves working
in a multi disciplinary way. Thank you
to all of our staff at HQ. Karen, Anne.
Mike Graham
Chief Executive Officer
Our hub provis"1Sn ha5 Continued
to evidence the best practice for
servic8 delivery. with both our
current Crisis and Re¢overy hubs
and we have now been part of the
successful Dorset wide tender
for the new Dorset Healthcare
commissioned Access Wellbeing
service. This service builds on our
history of creating more accessible
community services and is 8
collaboration between the Lantern.
BCHA and Help & Care. This service
will be Dorset wide and will represent
a new dawn for mental health
services as we are the foundation of
the new system. The idea is to deliver
services at the earliest opportunity
to prevent crisis in peoples lives that
may need a clinical service. Already.
we are seeing lives changed and
Access
W&llbeiiig .4
weltso￿t￿
&F6rt13h*
supporting yobr mental health

saved. Our Wellbeing hub is at Hope
14ouse in Weymouth and we chose a
separate location to ensure we were
a¢¢essible to all. We are one of two.
test of ¢oneept sites. one based at
Hope House and the other in Poole.
Both sites are already demonstrating
people receiving support and
building better lives for themselves.
The team has been forming at
the site and alreadywe have 2
admins. 3 Wellbeing Co-ordinators.
l Lead Wellbeing Coordinator and
a Manager. l am proud ofwhat the
team has already achieved in a
small amount of tirne as the service
officially launched in February and
was built on the amazing work of our
'_ead Well¢0 Cassie. who helped form
.he service during its pilot period.
lives and communities. Above all
else. we believe that the voice of
those using our services would be
central in creating new services
and leading the way in how services
are delivered. With this in mind the
Lantern partnered with NHS Dorset.
The Health Bus and Bournemouth
University for the REN project.
The proje¢ts aim wa5 to create
researchers with a lived experience
of hornelessness to share their
experiences in a way that could be
presented to partners throughout
tho sector to bring about system
¢hange. The projects researchers
then held an event at the Spire in
Poole which l attended. The event
both profound and hu.inbling
as our researchers 5hareu i-heir
experiences. l am proud to announce
that the project has received more
funding to ¢ontinue under REN 2.
lived experience to the table.
Each year I lind myself Telle¢ting on
yet another year of growth and this
would not be possible without our
funded partnerships with Dorset
Council. Dorset Healthcare, The Tudor
Trust, The Alice Ellen Cooper Dean
"To build a multi
agency support
offer that removes
the barriers our
Customers face
and to deliver the
support at the
earliest opportunit
in a community
location that suits our
customers."
Congratulation5 Katie. Cassie.
lain. Sharon. Darren. Lindsey and
Charlotte. You are already Changing
lives.
We areilso involved in a UKRI
partnership with STEPS Youth Clvb
and Island Community Action.
¢alled the Forgotten Towns project
based in Weymouth & Portland. The
first funded element was for us to
build our network and already there
has been excellent work with the
Lanterns marginalised customer
group via "Humans Of The Lantern.
video created with the project and
also brilliant youth research via
STEPS and ICA. We are hoping to
secure a larggr funding pot to really
build on the work to date and to
become a research network that can
As a trust, we took the decision
to partner with Green Pastvres to
purchase properties so that we could
become a landlord. We currently
have two properties which house
a total of 9tenants.Ourhouses
act as ¢ommunity hubs where the
tenants are listened to and directly
share ideas that help us shape thg
environment they live in. After all.
it is their home. Both our Rodwell
and Tower House properties oflgr
people the chance to not only
have a tenancy but build the skills
needed to thrive again in their
Charitable Foundation. NHS Dorset.
The Albert Hunt Trust. The National
Lottery and very kind private donors.
Our Hub provision is now c81ebrated
as the way to deliver services in
communities by communities and I
am excited as to what the next year
will bring.
I wanted to personally thank all of
the trustees lan, Cherry. Jon. Philip.
Lee. Liz. Sarita and Avis who support
not only myleadership. but all areas
ofthe Lantern.We are oneteam.
Here's to the next year and a
Dorset wide provisionl
be identified to bring the real voice of

What do
Lantern do?
Helping vulnerable and marginalised people
The Lantern is an independent
registered charity which was
founded in 1983 to benefit vulnerable
and marginalised people in the
Weymouth and Portland area and we
now serve the wider Dorset area.
frontline practical assistance.
housing and ac¢ommodation
support, an assisted rent deposit
scheme. welfare benefit advice
and mental health and wellbeing
services.
We aim to bring lasting change to
people's lives through providing a
dedicated service meeting people's
practical. emotional and personal
care need. Our ethos is one of social
inclusion and we aim to break cycles
of d isadvantage and dependency.
We have developed a unique
service delivery model
which is based in Crisis.
Recovery and Mental Health
and Wellbeing Hubs and
includes outreach into the
community.
Ou r ethos throughout our work
IS to ernpowerthe indj
,tdual and
always encourage perotsnal ch01ce
and respcinsibility. The building of
lasting trusti ng relationships with
our customers is the foundation
A key aspect of The Lantern's
success is workingclosely3nd
professionally witli other agencTes
and we view collaboration as key
to achieving the outcornes our
beneficiaries require.
Our customers approach us with a
varied range of personal concerns
including mental health problems,
offending behaviour. addiction.
homelessness and personal Crises.
on which all our work is built, the
Lantern continues to be a place
where laughter, friendship and hope
are very apparent.
Ou r customers remain centra I to all
that we do. We believe that support
should be something that we are all
able to access when we need it most.
We aim to meet these needs through
providing a wide range of services
including advocacy. crisis response.
io
We aim to bring lasting change to people's lives

Lantern Hubs
Pathways to Improved Health and Wellbeing
Crisis Hub
Based at 2 Ranelagh Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JD. our Crisis Hub is home to our
Drop-ln Centre. which is the gateway to all Lantern Hub and partner agency
service5. Our Servi¢e Coordinators operate a triage system. offering light-touch
support and advice and referrals into specialist services where apprDpriate.
Our Housing and Benefits Team. Wellbeing and Accommodation Skjstainment
Project. Education. Training and Employment Coordinator and Complex Drug
and Alcohol Worker and Supported Accommodation Officers are based here.
Recovery Hub
rrtt
Based at l Queen.Street. Weymouth, DT4 7HZ. our Re¢overy Hub is equipped
with an NHS sti n.dard clini¢81 room whicl." hosts our own GP Outreach Service
twice a week_ Hub partner agencies Julian House and Shelter Housing First are
permanently based at this location.
Other agencie5 currently providing services include the NHS Homeless Health
Service. NHS Podiatry. Catch22. Interventions Alliance and a Domestic Abuse
Service. Showers, lockers and clothes washing facilities are also available here.
i Access
. %¥ Wellbeip9
Hope House Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub
Based at Hgpe House, 2 Dorchester Road. Weymouth. DT4 7JS, our Mental
Health and Wellbeing Hub offers a range of services to our local community.
Our Wellbeing Coordinator oversees referrals to Dorset Mind Active Monitoring
Service. an ARRS Worker. EMDR therapy and access r¢) psychological therapies.
other activities include a Women's Group and yoga and further activities which
promote wellbeing are being planned.
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Our Support
Drop-ln Support
Homelessness Support
Our drop-in support and gu idance service assists people
in maintaining residency in theirown home orother
types of accommodation. We provide Drop-ln support
to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
who have a history of offending behaviour, addiction.
homelessness. as well as a variety of personal crises.
We supportall those who are homeless or at risk of
becoming homeless. no matter their support needs,
includ ing those at risk of offending or people with mental
health need5. low self-esteem or poor literacylnu meracy.
Emotional Support
Support is person-centred and fully tailored to
individuals- the service provides a supportive
environment that asslsts with a broad range of daily
tasks and responsi bilities.
Various factors can have a negative impact on an
individual's emotional and mental well-being. Abuse.
anger. bereavement, bullying. depression. and self-harm,
to name a few - all of these things can prevent them
from living life fully. Our employees and volunteers have
been trained to offer emotional support to
each of our custorner5.
Whether people live in supported or independent
housing. we provide SUPPDrt and guidance on a variety of
topics. including transport, shopping. education, health.
and discussitsns about parenting. relationship building.
community involvement. and general welfare.
Our team is available to listen. provide information. and
offer feedback. They can asslst individua15 in making
sense of ttieir difficulties, discussing thei r options. and
establisb.lng a sense of control over their life. By speakir."
with us, they can get things off their chest. WDrk through
any issues, and let go Df traumatlc 5ituation5.
Meyital Health Support
If an individual suffers from mental health difficulties.
we can help by helping them identify and diagnose the
problem, providing advice and necessary resources.
helping them to feel safe and supported. offering thern
a range of treatment optioris. providing supported
housing. helping with their recovery, getting them
involved in social activities and helping them to feel
more independent.
Housing Support
We support all those who are homeless or at risk of
becoming homelgss. no matter theTr support needs,
includ ing those at risk of offending or people with mental
health needs. low self-esteem or poor literacy
and numeracy.
Benefit Advice
If an individual is homeless orat risk of becoming
homeless we can help by evaluating their current
housing situation. working out what their needs are and
giving them advice on the next steps to take. We will
work with them to create a unique housing and wellbeing
plan that outlines the steps we will take together to
prevent or alleviate their homelessness.
We can advise people on all benefits and other
entitlements that may be available to them. undertake
benefit checks to ensure they are not missing out on
any available benefits, assist them in completing the
necessary forms and assist them with advice and
support if their benefit claim is denied or they do not
receive the amount they expected.

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Our Impact:
Customer Stories
Adrian's Story
l arrived at The Lantern's Safe Sleep Project Homeless and didn't know
whatto do. I was ableto see a GP forthe first time in ages and felt
respected and listened to. I moved into a hostel they run and have
started gardening again. l am now living in my own flat and have hope
for the future.
Dan and Laura's Story
We couldn't 3fFord to pay the deposit needed for our flat.
The Lantern offered help when we had no more options.
Bill's Story
Life had hit the buffers. I was sleeping on a beach with nowhere to go.
The Lantern listened. housed me and I began to see a future for myself. I
am now back fishing and love where I live as it's like a community where
we support each other.
Dave's Story
I didn't need lots of support. l just needed a place where I could go where
I could chat through my concerns and needed help with my benefits.

Ben's Story
Ben (not his real name) was referT¢d to our Wellbeing and Accommodation Sustainment
Project (WASP) when he was placed in temporary accommodatton by Dorset Council. He
needed intensive support due to his complex needs. which included mental health issues.
Whilst working with its. he stabilized his medication and his mental health improved
considerably. Wo supported him in many ways. including aLtonding appointments with other
agencies such as the Community Mental Health Team. At tirnes he struggled with anxiety due
to triggers. but we always managed to find Common ground and retrieve the sltuation.
After assisting him with a Housing Application. he successfully socured accommodation in
the social housing sector, leaving his temporary accommodation. We assisted him with the
move. sourcing removals and itoms needed for his new homo. We made sure that he was
registered for all utilities. Council Tax and a TV license. and helped him settle into his new
accommodation. kle told his WASP woykerthat. when the day ¢ame that he no longer needéd
OLFr support that he would miss him as he had'been a diamond." He also sa¥d-,-thanks lor 815
that The Lantern do for me. I don't know where I would be without you."
ssfully exited our WASP a
he Can always come in
Coordinator team.
He succ
d no longer requires our intensive suppor
The Lantern and receive assistance fro
However.
r Service
hekn
"Thanks for all that The Lantern do for me.
I don't know where I would be without you."
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Who do Lantern
support?
We are based in an area which is in the top 20% most deprived areas nation-
ally regarding multiple deprivation. Our clients present with multiple social ex-
clusion factors and face associated barriers to housing. benefits, health care.
practical and emotional support which our services seek to address.
Who benef its f rom
our work?
Number of People Experiencing each Social Exclusion Factor
In 2023124. 580 people were assisted
byThe Lantern. 493 ofwhom had
complex needs. GOO were new
referrals and 352 were pre-existing
clients.Our5ervices are unique in
approach when ¢onsidering local
provision. in that we offer a ¢omplete
range of services under one roof.
Mental Illness
422
Alcohol misuse
182
Substance misuse
190
Physical Disability
171
ChroniclTerminal Illness
51
64
We cornplement local statutory
5ervicF.y by having thÉ ability to
work with those who are unable or
Learninl. d isabilities
Ex-offÉ.n*Jers
149
unwilling to engage with mainstream
services. acting as a last line in
assistance for the difficult to engage.
Gambling issues
Refugee5
Men at risk of violence
26
Women at risk of violence
41
Special needs elderly requiring extra care
Vulnerable mother & baby
Young people at risklleaving care
12
I Vulnerable ex-service personnel
20
streot homeless
101
Sofa-surfing
96
Homeless in another setting
82
Repeat homelessness
86
Threatened with homelessness
108
16

Number of People Experiencing each Mental Health Issue
SHO
Depression
315
Anxiety
273
Self-Harm
46
Suicidal IdeationlAttempts
106
ADAD
si
OCD
Asperger's
23
PTSD
80
Schizophrenia
31
Bipolar Disorder
33
Personality Disorder
57
Agoraphobia
Mental Health issues due to Brain Injury
The Lantern Charity shop in
Weymouth. Dorset.
Autism
Under the CMHT for Assessment
Is
Dual Diagnosis
47
TheGSK IM
T Awards 2022
The Lantorn Trvst was judged to bo in the top 20 of 350 èppli¢ation5
from registered charities that Jro at least three years old.
working in a health-related field in the UK. As runners-up. we were
fortunate to receive a grant of £4000 to further our charitable
aims. The GSK IMPACT Awards are funiled by GSK and managed in
partnership with The King's Fund. provtding funding. training and
development for charities doing excellent work to improve people's
health and wellbeing. We aim to busld on th*s achievement in the
future through monitoring client health and wellbeing needs and
developing services accordingly.
The GSK IMPACT
Awards ère
funded by GSK
and managed in
partnership with
The King's Fund.
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How do we Measure
Success?
The number of people we reach. the number we house and the interventions delivered to
meet people's needs has grown year on year:
2020 - 2021
?o?i 90??
395 assisted
517 assisted
822 assisted
952 assisted
2020 - 2021
53 housed
109 housed
118 housed
119 housed
2020 - 2021
3796 interventions
| 6615 interventions I
11407 interventions
13720 interventions
2023/24 Lantern Interventions by Service
4%
9/,
16%
Housing
Benefits
3Y.
Health
Drop-bn
Wellbeing and Accorllmodation Sustainment Project
j Complex Drug and Alcohol Worker
Education, Training and Employment Coordinator
Supported Accommodation Officer
Wellbeingat Hope 14ouse
13%
22.
22%
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How are we doing.
In 2022/23
2219
185
Housing intorventions
clients received health
assistante
ue clients Were h
1188
Supported Accommodation
Officgr interventions
45
clients were assisted
under our Wellbeing
and Accommodation
Sustainment
Project
264
Benefits
interventions
1159
455
Complex Drug and Alcohol
Worker interventions
Health interventions
¢iieDts received
1775
tse? ￿elIbeing inteiventiofiS
Education. Training and
Employment Coordinator
interventions
fiOAll>du<Sup.portg¢..
3065
Drop-ln
interventions
3008
clients were supported
by our Hostel Support
Worker
Wellbeing and Accommodation
Sustainment Project interventions

Hope House Mental Health
and Wellbeing Hub
Hope House Health and Wellbeing Hub is a new Lantern initiative which has been
created in response to an identified need for an accessible mental health path-
way with provision f or outreach into the wider community across Dorset.
This plan is in linewith the national
NHS England long-term plan to
transform mental health services.
The basis of our planned health offer
is to carry on Dur already established.
evidence-based mo(Sel of basing
multiple agencies at one location in
orderto avoid duplication and red-
tape in accessing services.
not be all things to all people.
we built an offer ol a 'Lantern
Lite- building at Hope House.
Ioc2tecl
away from our Hub location.
Our idea is to help us establish
a community-based asset
offering primaFy and secondary
mental health service drop-ins
which will facilitate people's
easy access to services.
After completing our Crisis and
Recovery Hub models. a gap in
provision was identified. whereby
some peoi)le found it difficult
to acGes¢
".Eatutory primary and
secondary mental health services.
As. in our current location we could
It is our belief that. in
integrating both prirnary and
secondary mental health cère
alongside colleagues from the third
sector. we can build a new servi¢e
model. bridginga gap
that people are central to decision-
making regarding their care.
which exists through having
multiple ¢are systems in place. It
will also Carry on the clearly deFined
working model of the Lantern's
Multi-Dis¢iplinary Team IMDT)
pproach, which not only tracks,
minutes and evidences client need
but enables us to grow services
in a way which is integrated and
avoids duplication. ensuring that
true collaboration is at the heart of
all we're doing. This not only reflects
best practice but, as a Hub together.
we grow based on need.
Our approach will be based on taking
timeto building lasting.trusting
relationships with our clients. taking
a holistic view of treating mental
health issue5. not in isolation but
with an understandingof how all
aspects of life are for the client and
how support networks regarding
family and friends can be util ized to
the best advantage.
We are now proud to announce that
alongside our partners Help & Care
and BCHA, we have been awarded
the new Access Wellbeing contract
for the next 5 years. What a moment
forus all to be proud aswe are part
of the formation of the new mental
Hope Housewill be run on Open
Dialogue methodology. ensuring
health system

Green Pastures
We are delighted to have become partners with Green Pastures. a social enterprise which.
through their unique ethical investment model. changes the lives of homeless people.
with one person housed through every £15.000 invested.
Green Pastures purchased Boot
Hill. a 7-bedroom property which
the Lantern was already supporting
via the Rapid Rehousing Pathway
Supported Lettings Service under
agreement with the previous owners.
The bedrooms are all en-suite and
there is a shared kitchen. yard and
garden area.
in oijr housing stock or that of
partner13ndlords and are ready for
their next step.
Green Pastures and The Lantern
share the view that providing
housing is a starting point for
supporting homeless people and
that it can be used as a springboard
to provide support for residents to
gain life skills and the confidence
to 颢e5s meaningful activity and
employment.
Under the partnership. The Lantern
identified and proposed the property
to be purchased. refer people to
the property and receive Housing
Benefit which pays for the lease
and maintains the property. Green
Pastures purchased the property.
leases it to The Lantern, provides
professional consultancy on Housing
Benef it, provides staff training
regal ijing paperwork and practical
issuès and give5 ongoing support.
feedback and inforrnation.
Our residents benefit from good
quality accommodation and
intensive support from Lantern Hub
services. We have jL'St expanded
our portfolio. with
e addition of a
2-bedroom flat which will provide
essential move on frir people already
The premise of the offer at Hope
House is the role of our Wellbeing
Coordinators. They act as the
builfling point to all of the Lante". ns
wi(, '.r support offer that enabl•ThFJr
Customers to approach, feel listened
to and supported.
,4I15TIN ,ESTATE .AG ENTS
01_50) 8)847
21

Tumbledown Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has made us realize the importance of our
community spaces and. more specifically. how we use them.
Tumbledown in Weymouth is a
27-acre former farm owned by
Weymouth Town Council, which is
being developed into a community
asset in partnership with Weymouth
Area Development Trust IWADT).
in natu re and green spaces.
Formany this will create a
therapeutic atmosphere to escape
the isolation and boredom people
sometirnes experience at home.
As a resultolthis.there will be the
han¢e for participants to take the
produce they have helped grow
home to use themselves, reaping
the benefits of their hard work_ We
offer a non-judgmental atmosphere
rorall people from all walks of life
to be involved. giving people the
pportunity to join J new community
of like-, tiinded and enthusiastic
people ready to learn new skills al.,
puttheirminds to new challenges.
Tumbledown Farm is a project run
by Weyrnouth Town Council, who
are working in partnership with
Dorset Council. Public Health and
Natural England. Falltswing public
consultations at the end of 2019,
several key thernes emerged which
expressed how local people felt the
land an:Fits natural capital might
be reptsi'gosed to mèet the needs of
the community. and its vulnerable
members.
There are a wide range of activities
and lots of planned projects for
TLJmbledown. including= Volu nteer
Days. Community Grow Spaces and
veggie boxes. Future prospective
projects include a Community
Kitchen. making jams and chutneys,
cooking courses. a Café and a Farm
Shop.
Our mission with the community
grow-spac8 is to give people a
pvrpose and routine to their week.
The Lantern pride5 Itself on its sense
of community. and it is ourdesire
to carrythis on into the project at
Tumbl$down. We also want to draw
on the physical and mental health
bernefits of outdoor work and being
22

Service Coordinators
(SCO) and Hub Services
Drop-ln and Coffee Bar
Our Drop-ln is often the first point of
contact for clients approaching our
service and our Service Coordinators
triage and signpost them to relevant
agencies. whether that be in-house.
Hub partner or external agencies.
Our SCOS are trained regarding
homelessness and general support
and offer light-touch interventions.
from helping with energy bills.
logging on to Universal Credit
Journals and providing Food 8ank
vouchers to referrals into ourGP
Outreach Service. Dentaid. podiatry
services and Specsavers.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Our Hub offers a CAB advisor. who
specialises in benefit queries and
debt advice and can help with
Universal Credit. Limited Capability
For Work Questionnaires and other
disability c12im forrns such as those
for Personal Independence Payment.
An Income Maximisation Service
is also offered in order to check
that customers are in receipt of the
correct benefits. We offer a variety
of appointments from Monday to
Thursday.
Catch22
Catch22 offender rnanagement
service is based in ourHub on
Mondays. provid ing a rehabilitation
service and long-term support
needed for positive outcomes and to
reduce reoffending.
You First Domestic
Abuse Services
We understand the extra support
needed for those experiencing
domestic abuse or violence.
We have tried to make this as easy
as possible for our clients. by offering
a drop-in service with You First every
Thursday morninry from 10am-12prn.
Our coffee bar is open Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday 10am
2pm and offers a safe space
for many of our clients. We serve
refreshments at a reasonable ¢05t.
and clients are made to feel welcome
whether they are approaching for
assistance or just popping in to
socialize and relax.
Interventions Alliance
Interventions Allianr.e is based in
our Hub on Wedne-days. supporting
lients on a license or Community
Order. with a focus on community
reintegration.
Food Bank
We work closely with Weymouth.
Portland. Dorchester, Bridport and
Bournemouth Food Banks, offering
referral ¢odes and informing clients
of opening times. either in person or
over the phone. We always ask for the
underlying rgasons behind the need
to ensure that further support Can be
offered where appropriate.
Barber Service
We bel*eve that offering this -front
room- environrnent encourages the
growth of trusting relationships with
our clients and breaks down barriers
to accessing appropriate support.
We have recently introduced a
Barber Service, which runs every
other Friday afternoon and requires
pre- booking- Our Barber is recently
qualified, and has offèred to give free
haircuts at the Lantern. in order to
support people in the disadvantaged
situation which he once found
himself in.
23

LANI'ERN
TKIIST
Housing Team
-9 Dorset
Council
WEYMOUTH
TOWN COUNCIL .
The Lantern Housing & Resettlement Project. in funding partnership with Dorset
Council and Weymouth Town Council. Continues to provide a specialised service
for those in housing need as part of the Integrated Prevention and Support
(IPS) Service, endeavouring to meetthe complex needs and wishes of our
customers with a flexible and holistic approach.
The Lantern values inter-agency
working very highly and acts as a
direct and easily accessible gateway
to many other services within the
area of Weymouth and Portland.
whilst retaining its position as an in-
house provider of a comprehensive
Housing & Resettlement Project
with provision for internal referrals
to other Lantern servi¢es provided in
04Jr Crisi5 and Recovery Hubs.
Services
At the Lantern we know how
important It is for our clients to
improve their housing sitijations
with a minimum ofdelay.The team
works alongside Hub and external
partneragencies includingJulian
House Dorset Assertive Homeless
Outreach Team. Shclter. Shelter
Housing First. The Bus Shelter Dorset
and Dorset Cou ncil. to help navigate
the client's housing i.")Jrney.
During 2022123. the project
assisted vulnerable members of
society with varying levels of need.
Accommodation has been sourced,
loans for rent deposlt5 and rent in
advance provided. homelessness
has been prevented and tenancies
havo been sustained through
intensive ongoing support.
They offer 3 housing appointments
every Monday. Wednesday and
Friday and are due to increase this
offer in April 2023 to 5 days a week.
Referrals are regularly made to
supported accommodation and our
own accommodation is utilszed when
vacancies permit.
Assisted Deposit and Rent
in Advance Schemes
Our clients are often in r8¢8ipt
of welfare benefits or on a low
income and struggle to meet
the considerable costs involved
in securing accommodation. In
order to remove this particulèr
barrier to housi ng. we offer means
tested Assisted Deposit and Rent
in Advance Schemes. For those
unable to secure funding from other
sources. we remain a last port of call.
The service offers a minimum of SIX
months tenancy support to those
engaging with the service, with
provision to provide ongoing support
to those most in need.
In addition to a general housing
advice service. the Team also assists
with more specialised Casework.
such as Mandato¥y Reconsiderations
and Appeals against intentionally
homeless and non-priority ne¢d
decisions.
24

WASP
Wellbeing and Accommodation
Sustainment Project
Dorset
Council
In October 2022. the Rapid Rehousing Pathway (RRP) was remodeled as
the Wellbeing and Accommodation Sustainment Project (WASP). delivering a
dedicated tenancy and wellbeing support service to clients needing a more
intensive support offerthan is offered by our Housing Team.
As with the RRP. the WASP forms part
ot Dorset Council's Rough Sleeper
Initiative. and we work in partnership
with the local authority and partner
agencies to provide a well-rounded
support offer to this complex cohort.
The WASP provides trauma-informed
and person-centred ongoing
support to clients. building lasting
and trusting relationshsps which
allows for honest, open dialogue and
mutually agr8ed support pathways
devel.,l._Iment.
Support focuses on developing life
skills. increasing motivation and
using Personal Budgets to maximum
effect to improve client prospects
of ac¢essing and maintaining
accommodation ènd becoming
tenancy ready for successful move-
on into permanent accommodation.
We are now also landlords in our
own right. in partnership with Gr8en
Pastures and are Currently in the
process of expanding our property
partfolio.
S¥1 need a place of hope
that has been missing
from my life. My WASP
Worker enabled me to feel
listened to and maintain my
accommodatlon, but also
allowed me to explore what
life might hold for me."
We have great experience in working
with a range of housing providers in
the private sector and the team have
worked to develop a robust landlord
offer which has led to new units of
accommodation becoming available.
25

In 2022/23
Hardy House
Hostel Project
The Lantern Hardy House Hostel Project was created
in response to an increased need for homelessness
provision caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is
undertaken in collaboration with Dorset Council.
The Lantern commenced delivery of
the project on 27107120. providing
specialised support to vulnerable
residents. The project fan until
06112123. Hardy House is situated
in Portland and is owned by Dorset
Council. It provided 6 bedrooms
with separate shower rooms and
a shared kitchen for high needs
individualswith support and
security on 51te. There was also a
self-contained one-bedroom flat
which Dorset Council Housing Team
'. used as ernergency a¢¢ommodation.
The project offered residents
tailored paGkages of support and
triage into Lantern and partner
agency services. with the aim of
providing them with a better chance
of entering and sustaini ng settled
accommodation. 48 clients were
assisted underthe project.
26

CDAW
SAO
Complex Drug and Alcohol
Worker Project
Supported Accommodation
Off ice Project
Our Complex Drug and Alcohol Worker {CDAWI post
provides clients with specialised drug and alcohol
interventions, complementing support given by The
Lantern and working with the Dorset RSDATGI team and
local partners to provide coordTnated
support to our clients. The role supports close
partnership working with housing. health and
wellbeing services. police. Criminal Justice and
other relevant partners.
The Lantern Supported Accomniodation Officer IsAO}
roles were created in response to an increased need for
tenancy support which had been identified in our elient
group.
The Lantern commenced delivery of the project on
01104122, providing specialised support to vulnerable
residents. The project offers residents tailored
packages of tenancy support and triage into Lantern
and partner agency services, with the aim of providing
them with a better chance of sustaining their
accommodation.
Trusting and professional partnerships are
developed with and work undertaken alongside
other support providers. statutory and voluntary
se¢tors. prisons and hospitals to ern bed co-
produ¢tion and involvement.
We also promote social reablement. supporting clients
with access to health and wellbeing services and also
supporting them to engage in theaningful occupation
within the community. We draw on the many available
resourees found within our Hub Serviees. The purpose
of the SAO role is to Support people who are facing
challenges in their live4:8nd to help them ovef¢ome
them by delivering tal￿.., Ibd support which improve5
emotional wellbeing. self-esteem and confidence.
The CDAW role 15 key to achieving the Public Health
England objective to improve the lives of vulnerable
people and will be part of our growing partnership of
homelessness. suppJrt and rough sleeping services
in the county.ensu,.
g delivery ofa seamless and
collaborative approach which places the individual
at the heart of all decisions.
The SAOS support individuals who have experienced
vulnerable housing in the past. enabling our clients to
obtain the life skills n8¢essaryto move on into more
independent living. Support is provided to a range
of Clients in Lantern accommodation and temporary
accommodation. giving a continued single point
of contact. As a stand-alone project. our SAOS have
deployed a great deal of initiative in e5tabli5hing and
maintaining the project to ensure its ongoing success
in supporting ourclients.
'RSDATG - Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Grant.
27

ETE
Education, Training and Employment
Coordinator Project
Our ETE Coordinator helps vulnerable
clients work towards improving
theirself-confidenceand self-
classes. walking, gym sessions.
swimrning and Fight Back Mental
Health classes. As client conf idence
increases, we expect to see a natural
progression towards an uptake
in volunteering opportunities.
education and, ultimately.
employment.
¢4The ETE project provides
access to opportunities to
engage clients in a variety
of activities including life
skills, learning and access
to pathways to training and
education.
esteem. which is a key element
ol work contributing towards our
goal to improve client health and
wellbeing. This is achieved through
offering clients the opportunity to
engage in meaningful occupation.
with a view to reducing feelings
of social isolation. encouraging
social integration into our wider
community.
The ETE Coordinator also oversees
the Lantern's Tumbledown Farm
green Space allotment project- a
meaningful activity project which
acts as a valuable step towards
social reintegration through the
development of social and practical
Tanya Bailey. ETE Coordinator
Clients are currently eftcouraged
to take part in activities such as
relaxation sessions, reading, art
28

The Lantern GP Out-
reach Servic
Qur GP Outreach Service is funded by the Weymouth and Portland Primary Care
Network (PCN). which is a collaboration between 6 GP practices.
Its aims are to act as a gateway
to healthcare. to register hard to
engage people with the practiees
and to en¢ourage people to use
primary care service5. Many people
engaging with The Lantern need
encouragement to access primary
¢are and providing a GP Service in
our Queen Street Hub has helped
break down barriers to accessing
care.
Clients are booked in forThursday
and Friday appointments upon
request by Lantern staff throughout
theweek and seen in ourclinical
roorn. The service also offers GP
registration to people with no means
of identification. An average of 5 to 6
client5 are seen during each surgery.
Many clients are street homeless
and people experiencirig housing
vulnerabilities and poverty. By its
very nature. an outreach project
breaks down barriers through
meeting people on their own terms.
The Bridges Medical Practice, Cross
Road Surgery. Dorchester Road
Surgery. Royal Cres¢ent and Preston
Road Surgery, Royal Manor Health
Care and Wyke Regis and Lanehouse
Medical Practice.
GP OutfEach presont at.. The 8ridges Medic31 Practice, Cross Road Surgery. Dorchester Road Surgery. Royal Cr¢seent and Preston Road
Surgery. Roy31 Manor klealth Care and Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice.
29

Your Voice
Our service users are stakeholders and theref ore all our services are client-
led and driven by the needs of our local community.
We have formed a sub-group
entitled -your Voice,. which is
comprised ofour CEO. Chair of
TrLJStees and Operations Manager
who hold regular meetings with
Our service users in order to gain
feedback and inform future and
current services. This ensures that
the opportunity to take part in
LantErn 'Your Voice- sessions
where appropriate. "Your Voice~
was developed in order to give
ourtlients the opportunity to
raise. respond to and discuss
presenti ng issues and service
delivery. In this way they can play
a valuable part in shaping future
development ofour services
and assist us in identifying
gaps in service provision. We
also hope to engender a positive
sense of empowerment in those
who participate in"YourVoice"
sessions.
we are aware ofshifting trends
regarding service user needs and
local issues. allowing us to make
a positive contribution to a drive
against poverty. margi nalisation
and social isolation in our locality.
forum where people's lived
experience Could be used to shape
and inform the development of
services which most participants
feltwould be useful, ar.d this
idea will be developec inrough
further¢lient discussion. During a
session on the subject ol mental
health. it became apparent that
some clients on strong anti-
psychotic medication were not
able to access essential physical
health checks. due to reasons
such as being homeless. having
a transient lifestyle. moving
address frequently or not being
linked in with a GP. Afterthis gap in
provision was identified, Lantern
staff arranged lor two clients to
be given health and wellbeing
assessments, one via our GP
Outreach Service and one via an
external GP.
The feedback gathered is shared
and discussed during established
stakeholder meeti ngs and. where
appropriate. fed into development
plans.As an example, during a
-your Voi¢e~ session on the topic
of homelessness. participants
felt that new rough sleepers and
the homeless community using
The Lantern would benefit from a
peer-led system where i nformation
could be shared with them about
facilities and pro¢esses in the
Weymouth area and to manage
expectations for help.
Client involvement and
engagement in developing wider
service provision relevant to
presenti ng needs is actively
encouraged via dis¢ussion and
The idea was floated about forming
a working group or a homelessness
30

Case Study
Tim. has complex health needs. housing needs and substance misuse Issues.
He attended The Lantern COVID-19 va¢cination
clinic for his booster and the Complex Drug
and Alcohol Worker (CDAW) introduced himself
and explained his role. Tim engaged well
and agreed to work with the CDAW towards
tacklrng his addiction issues. He had a long
history of alcohol dependence which had
an extremely harmful impact on his social
capabilities and had led to homelessness and
considerable physical ill health.
reassessed. He was then placed on Wellbeing
and Accommodation Sustainment Project
(WASP) and was housed through the local
authority in his own independent flat. Lantern
staff then organised a Social Services Care
Assessment to ensure his additional needs
were met.
Our ETE introduced herself and met with
him on a weekly basis. These meetings
ranged from general discussion to walks.
cooking and discussions regarding ideas/
goals for the future. He was also invited to
join our relaxation and reading mornings.
As a team, we have seen the benefits ofthis
collaborative approach_ Tim has reflected
and demonstrated this by his motivation and
attendanGe ol all meetings. appointments
and activities. His attitude. mindset arld input
into all discussions is positive and proactive
as are. most noticeably. his efforts to reduce
his drinking when participating in all these
activities.
He expressed a willingness to stop drinking
but was unable to do this himself safely. The
CDAW visited him his accommodation
and it soon became apparent that his health
needed addressing in manyways. With
his agreement. the CDAW liaised with our
Nurse Practitioner. His physical health was a
concern he had been admitted to hospital
with melaena. a gastroscopy showed grade
B oesophagitis. a gastric ulcer. gastritis
and portal hypertension. He was jaundiced.
confused and had ascites: liver cirrhosis was
confirrtried on a CT scan. He had osteo."ioroslS
and hdd sustained multiple fracture. Js a
result of falling while intoxicated.
As part of the proce..
'0* application to
detDx/rehab. he Succeeded in demonstrating
his motivation. We were successful in our
application and funding was granted for detoxl
rehab. Having liaised with a specific rehab. he
was identified as needing a specialist detox
first as a result of his medicallhealth status.
in particular his cirrhosis of the liver.
The CDAW. Nurse Practitioner and Tim
discussed these health outcomes and he
was re-referred to the Orthopaedic Team for
treatment of his complex fractures. With
medical testimony, the CDAW was able to apply
for rehab. In order to give him the support
needed. Lantern staff created a collaborative
support ngtwork and plan involving our Hostel
Support Worker. Education. Training and
Employment Coordinator (ETE), HousingTeam
and Nurse Practitioner.
The CDAW sourced a specialist detox unit and
he was successfully assessed. An admission
date to rehab was agreed on with a two-
week detox first. The Lantern supported him
to detox in Kent for two weeks. The CDAW
li8ised with Rehab and organised for him to
be eollected from detox and to go straight to
rehab.
Our Hostel Support Worker liaised with the
CDAW and notified him of his Probation
appointments. and the CDAW attended
and liaised with the Probation Officer. Staff
identified that Dorset Council could reassess
his housing status and a meetingwas
arranged. with the result that his case was
Name has been changed

Where Does Our
Support Come From?
We receive funding for commissioned services and we make numerous
applications to grant-making Trusts in order to fund core running costs and
other specific projects when required.
We apply to a range of funders to ensure that we are not reliant upon a li m Ited number of funding sources. thereby
mitigating financial risk to our services. Our Charity Shop generates income and we receive rent from stakeholder
ègencies using office space in our Hub. Our accommodation units generate rental income and we will expect
this income to rise as our property portfolio increases. We also have a fundraising team a nd occasionally hold
fundraisingevents in the local community.
SHOP
Our Charity Shop
Fundraising
We are always lookingat newand
innovative way5 of fundraising for
our project and have a dedicated
Fundraiser Page on Facebook.
To donate to The Lantern. please go
to www.give.net and click on the
donate button.
Support from Local
Businesses
The Lantern Charity Shop is located
in an area of multiple deprivation.
It has become a local community
Hub in its own right. providing a
value(J community resource and a
sociable meeting place for regular
customers.
For those in most need. we provide
our own vouchers enabling clients
to obtain clothes, shoes and
household items free of charge.
The shop also provides a chance
for clients to take the first
steps into voluntary work and
megningful occupation. which ties
in with ourEdu¢ation.Training and
Employment Coord inator Project.
We are very fortunate to have the
support of many local business8S.
whom we would like to thank. Not
only do our customer5 benefit from
their kindness, donation5, ideas
and expertise, they also benefit
from a real sense of community
which their involvement bri ngs. In
an area Df multiple deprivation, we
see a real coming together of local
people who are passionate about
helping those most in need.
For further information regar(Sing
fundraising. please see our
web51te www.lanterntrust.org.uk,
Facebook pages @LanternTrustUK
or contact us via
info@lanterntrust.org.uk
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Future Planning
Organisational Development
Organisational development needs
-. identified in our Strategic Plan 2022-
2024 are to consolidate services.
build a fit for purpose organisation,
generate a solid evidence-base of
needs and impact, achieve financial
sustainability and establish our
position in the se¢tor.
recording the results a¢hieved.
Wo wish to monitor our Pfogress
on the Strategic Plan and explore
;; areas of devolopment such as social
enterprise. back to work initiatives.
developing the wellboing aspects
J. i of ourHub services, maintaining
the financial capab*ltty of offerir)g
o rent deposit scheme lo a growing
numbor of applicants and continuod
implementation ol the Outcome
Star as a means of recording cliont="
outcomes. We also wish to expand
our accommodation portfolio in
partnership with Green Pastures.
Our ambition is to fulfil the goals
set out in our Stfategic Plan and
to achieve the firnanGial resilience
necessary to contintse to meet the
needs of our growing ¢liont base.
We will measure success through
working towards th£ agreed targets
set out in the strategic plan and
What next? Our Strategic Priorities
vefyono we support will r¢ceiv
a person-¢cntred holistic support
offer covoring every aspect of their
lives.
The vDice ol lived oxpcrience
and thDse using our sorvices will
continue to d*rect where and hoiv
our support is delivered.
We aim to work more closoly with
the NH5 and Dorset Nealthcare
colleagues so people can got
appropriate access to mental
health and wellbcing support
at the earliest opportuniry.
The Lantern are working to
increase their own portlolio in
order to create av¢iilable housing
stock for th¢ most socially
excluded.
Wo will strivo to continue
collaborating with ¢olleagues
across Dorset from both statutory
and non-5tatutory agencie5 sn
ordor to reduce the bafriers poople
faco in rcceiving support.
THE
LANTERN
TKUST
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THE
LANTEIIN
TIIUST
lanterntrust.org.uk
Companj Limited bj Guarar,;oe No 05577019

THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) (the 'parent charitable company,)
and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the year ended 31 March 2024 whi¢h comprise the Consolidated stalement
of financial activities, the Consolidated income and expenditure account, the Consolidated balance sheet, the
Charily balance sheet, the Consolidated statement of cash flows and the related notes, including a summary ot
significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, {United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent charitable company's affairs as at
31 March 2024 and of the Group's incoming resources and application of resources. including its income
and expenditure for the year then ended,.
have been properly prepared in a¢¢ordance wtth United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities
Act 2011.
Basis for opinion
We conductpd our audit in accordance.with International Standards op. Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK))-and
applicable l¢.'iV. Our responsibih'ties under Ri?ose stsndards are further des¢r;'ied in the Auditors, responsib,-I:"lies
for the audit of the financial statements SLilion of our report. We are independent of the Group in accori,ance
with the ethi¢al requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom,
including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in ac¢ordance wrth these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the Trustees. use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent Charitable
company's ability to continue as a going con¢ern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial
statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other informatlon
The other infomation comprises the information included in the Annual report other than the financial
statements and our Auditors. report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained
within the Annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infonnation and,
except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the
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THE LANTERN TRUST IWEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee}
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the
course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material
misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude
that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the ¢ourse of the audit:
the information given in the Trustees, Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are
prepared is consistent with the financial statements.
the Director5. Report included within the Trustee5' Report has been prepared in accordance wilh the
applicable legal requirements_
IJEatters on which we are required to report by exception
n the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees, Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report to you if, in our opinion..
t'..p parent charitable compari!, has not kept adequate and ...ufficient accounting record¢ or returns
adequate for our audit have nLtilJeen received from branches noi visited by us,. or
the parent charitable company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and
retums., or
certain disclosures of Trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made- or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. or
the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies,
regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees. Report and from the
requirement to prepare a Strategic Report.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the Trustees, responsibilities statement, the Trustees {who are also the directors of
the charilable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statement5 and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the
Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent
charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the
Group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realisti¢ altemative but to do so.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
Auditors. responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors, report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
a¢¢ordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our fesponsibilities, outlined above. to detect material misstatements in respe¢t of
irregularities, including fraud_ The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities,
including fraud is detailed below=
We assessed the risk of material misstatement due to non-compliance with laws and regulations by..
obtaining an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the Group and
how it Complies with those through enquires of management and those charged with governance. Laws
and regulations which make have a direct material effect on the financial statements include the
Companies Act 2006 and the Charity Act 2011. Other laws and regulations which may have a material
effect on the financial statements include safeguarding. housing and health and safety laws,. and
communicating Within the audit team and maintaining professional scepticism.
Specifically in respect of fraud we discussed with those Charged with governance areas in which the Group was
susceptible to fraud and whether there were an instances of known. suspected or alleged fraud We also
assessed the ability of ir{",*rnal controls to mrtigate the ri,,k of fraud and where internal cc"Ilrols were lacking we
performed additional audit procedures.
We assessed the risk of non-compliance with laws and regulations by=
making enquiries of management and those charged with governance concerning actual and potential
litigation or claims..
reading meeting minutes for evidence of discussions which may indicate potential litigation and ¢laims-,
reviewing the company's records for evidence of legal costs which may indicate non-complian¢e with laws
and regulations.. and
requesting sight of any Correspondence from regulators.
To address the fraud risk of management override of controls, we..
tested the validity of journal entries.,
tested accounting estimates for evidence of potential bias;
performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual relationships-
sought explanations and evidence for any transactions outside the normal course of business., and
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTHI
assessed the appropriateness of accounting policies, including in respect of revenue recognition, bearing in
mind the specific requirements of the Charities SORP, using data from outside the accounting system.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including
those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk
increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.
The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves
intentional concealment, forgery. collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at.. www.frG.org.uklauditorsresponsibililies. This description forms part of our
Auditors, report.
Other matters
The comparative information in the financial statements is derived from the prior year financial statements of
the charitable Gompany which were not audited.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body. in accordance with Chapter 3 of
Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. and to the charitable company's trustees, as a body. Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors, report and for no
other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, w? do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone
other than the charitabl.) company and its members, a¢ I body, for our audit work, fd,-. this report, or for the
opinions we have formL.d.
Mr P A Catterniole FCA (Senlor statutory auditor)
for and on behalf of
Xeinadin Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
Wadebridge House
16 Wadebridge Square
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 3AQ
Date.17 na_- l-TrLfr
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limlted by guarantee)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Total
funds
2023
(unaudiled)
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
5.600
210,529
216,129
73,284
Charitable activities
197.892
730,927
928,819
649, 026
Other trading activities
46,547
46,547
40,358
Investments
35,481
35.481
26,198
Total income
Expenditure on:
203 492
1023 484
1226 976
788 866
Raising funds
69,930
69,930
64,619
Charitable activities
204,315
659,710
864,025
651,230
TotdS expenditure
204 315
729 640
933 955
715 849
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
33,738
550,205
583,943
510,926
Net movement in funds
1823)
293,844
293.021
73,017
Total funds carried forward
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 46 to 72 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
{A company limited by guarantee)
SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Total funds
Total funds
2023
(unaudited)
2024
Note
Gross income in the reporting period
1,226,976
788, 866
Less.. Total expendilure
(933,955)
(715,849)
Net incomel{expenditure) for the reporting period
17
The notes on pages 46 to 72 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05577019
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2023
(unauditedj
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
511,067
495, 701
511,067
495, 701
Current assets
Debtors
15
135,191
73,808
Investments
16
250,000
loo, 000
Cash at bank and in hand
221,994
143. 584
607.185
317.392
Creditors.- amounts falling due within one
year
17
(241.288)
(59, 150)
Net current assp.l.
365,89>.
258,242
Total assets less current liabilities
876,964
753,943
Creditors.. amounts falling due after more
than one year
18
(170, OOOJ
Net assets excluding penslon asset
876,964
583,943
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
19
32,915
33, 738
Unrestricted funds
19
844.049
550,205
Total funds
94
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05577019
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET {CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in acGordan¢e with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial ststements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Mr I Walton FCA
(Trustee)
Date..
The notes on pages 46 to 72 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
{A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUPJIBER: 05577019
CHARITY BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUEDI
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2023
(unaudited)
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
511,024
495, 646
Investments
14
511.026
495.648
Current assets
Debtors
138,453
75,621
Investments
16
250,000
100,000
Cash at bank and in hand
216,468
139,821
604.921
315,442
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
' year
17
(23P,983)
(57,147)
Net current assets
365,938
258,295
Total assets less current liabilities
876.964
753, 943
Creditors: amounts falling due after more
than one year
18
(170,000)
Net assets excludlng pension asset
876.964
583.943
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
19
32,915
33, 738
Unrestricted funds
19
844,049
550,205
Total funds
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarante8)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 05577019
CHARITY BALANCE SHEET {CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The Charily's net movement in funds for the year was £293,021 (2023- £73,013).
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for Complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in aGcordan¢e with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by..
Mr I Walton FCA
(Trustee)
Date:
111rL
The notes on pages 46 to 72 form part of these financial statements.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
212,830
(86, 768)
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
35,481
26,198
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(19,901)
(46, 182)
Proceeds from sale of investments
100,000
Purchase of investments
1250,000)
(100,000)
Net cash used in investing activities
(134,420) (119,984)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
78,410
(206.752
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
143.584
350, 336
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year
The notes on pages 46 to 72 form part of these financial statements
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
General informatlon
The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) is a private company limited by guarentee incorporated in England and
Wales. The registered office is Wadebridge House, 16 Wadebridge Square, Poundbury, Dorchesler,
Dorset. DT1 3AQ. The charity operates from premises at 2 Ranelagh Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JD.
Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared 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), the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Lantern Trust (Weymouth) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets
and liabilities are initially recognised at historical ¢ost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in
the relevant accounting policy.
The Consolidated statement of financial activities (SOFA} and Consolidated balance sheet
consolidate the financial statements of the Charity and its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the
subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis.
The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act
,'!006 and has not presented its 4iwn Statement of financial activil.ies in these financial statementr.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guaranteel
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies (continued)
2.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement, the probability of
receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of
entitlement to a legacy exists when the Charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to
them {through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the
executor is satisfied that the property in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate.
Receipt of a legacy must be recogni5ed when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value
of the amount receivable, which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed to the
Charity, can be reliably measured.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has
been notified ofthe donation. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount.
Gifts in kind donated for distribution are included at valuation and recognised as income when they
are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when they are sold.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
re¢ognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is re¢ognised at the lime the investment
income is receivable_
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have
been provided or on completion of the service.
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THE LANTERN TRUST IWEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies {contlnued)
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is re¢ognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by
activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs,
including support costs involved in undertaking each activity Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more Ihan one activity
and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned belween those
activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the
basis of time spent. and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the company and
compliance with constitutional and statulory requirements.
Charitable a¢tivities and Govemance costs are costs incurred on the company's operations,
including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned to
charitable activities.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount cari be measured
.?id or payable by the
reliably by tlie Group,. this is normally upiin notification of the interest p.,.
institution whom the funds are deposit(:d.
2.5 Gift Ald
In the case of a Gift Aid payment made within the Group, income is accrued when the payment is
payable to the Parent Charity under a legal obligation. Measurement is at the fair value receivable,
which will normally be the transaction value.
2.6 Tangiblo fixed assets and depreclation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at Cost. After recognition, under the cost model,
tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working
condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
At each reporting date the Charity assesses whether there is any indication of impairment. If such
indiGation exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined to be the higher of its fair value
less ¢osts to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognised where the Carrying amount
exceeds the recoverable amount.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantse}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies (continued)
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tsngible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis..
Freehold property- land
Freehold propety - structure
Freehold property - roof and
internal fixtures
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
not depreciated
1%
-4%
150
15%
reducing balance
reducing balance
The assets, residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted
prospectively if appropriate. or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting
date.
2.7 Investments
Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.
2.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recogniserc at the settlr.ment amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount ?".epaid net 61 any trade discounts due.
2.9 Current asset investments
Current asset investments includes short-term investments with a maturity of over three months
from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account and maturity of less than 12
months from the reporting date.
2.10 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short
maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
2.11 Liabilities and provlslons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the
amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or
the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or servi¢es it must provide.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies {Gontinued)
2.12 Financial instruments
The Group only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.13 Operating leases
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated statement of financial
activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
2.14 Pensions
The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the Group to the fvnd in respect of the year.
2.15 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Group and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors i)r which have'.been raised by the Group for particular purpose.8. The costs ri
raising and
adMini￿._
oring such fu.,ds are charged against the specific fund. The ai..i and use of Ldch restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allo¢ated to the appropriate fund.
Income from donatlons and legacies
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Donations
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
funds
2023
Donations
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from charitable activitles
Restricted Unrestrl¢ted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Grants and sernices provided under ¢ontract
197.892
640.031
837,923
Property
90,896
90,896
Restricted Unrestr￿ted
Total
funds
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Grants and services provided under contract
136, 701
431, 176
567,877
Property
81,149
81, 149
Income from othor trading activities
Income from non charitable trading actlvlties
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Subsidiary trading income- sale of goods
The subsidiary's trading income comes from a charity shop which sells goods donated by the public.
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from other tradlng activities (continued)
Income from non charitable trading activities (continued)
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudrted)
Subsidiary trading income - sale of goods
Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Rental income
33,723
33,723
Investment income
1,758
1,758
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Rental income
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of raising voluntary income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Allocated centrally incurred fundraising and govemance costs
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Expenditure on raising funds {contlnued)
Costs of raising voluntary Income (continued)
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Allocated centrally incurred fundraising and governance costs
Other trading expenses
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Subsidiary trading expenses
21,011
21,011
Subsidiary staff ¢05ts
12,444
12,444
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Expenditure on raislng funds (continued)
Other trading expenses (continued)
Unrestricted
Total
funds
funds
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Subsidiary trading expenses
21,867
21,867
Subsidiary staff costs
9,193
9, 193
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Tc tal
2024
Grants and services provided under contract
204,315
575,586
779,901
Property
84,124
84,124
Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Total
2023
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Grants and services provided under contract
114,210
471,308
585,518
Property
65,712
65,712
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysis of expendlture by activities
Activlties
undertaken
directly
2024
Total
funds
2024
Direct costs - see below
779,901
779,901
Property
84,124
84,124
Activities
undertaken
Total
directly
funds
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudiled)
Direct costs - see t*"..low
5-$5.518
585.518
Property
65, 712
65, 712
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH
(A company limited by guaranteè)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysis of expenditure by activities (contlnu8d)
Analysis of direct costs (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
Grants and
services
provided
under
contract
2024
Property
Income
2024
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
500,008
500,008
Coffee bar purchases
287
287
Telephone and internet
4,437
4,437
Insurance
8,941
8.941
Light, heat and power
14,352
14,352
Rent, rates and water
38,317
38,317
Repairs and maintenance
14.657
14.657
Office supplies and postage
5,657
5.657
Equipment, repairs and replacements
8,340
8,340
Staff and volunteer expenses
13.284
13,284
Training and resources
7,875
7,875
Rent deposits and customer support
116,304
116,304
Sofvare support
16,485
16,485
Boot Hill rent and expenses
70.331
70,331
Carlton Road rent and expenses
13,793
13,793
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysis of expendlture by activities (continued)
Analysls of direct costs {continued)
Professional fees
10,249
10.249
Sundries
185
185
Depreciation and impairment
4.523
4.523
Governance costs
16,000
16,000
Grants and
seNices
provided
under
Property
Total
contracl
Income
funds
2023
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Staff col.ts
411.,:l75
411,475
Coffee bar purchases
361
361
Telephone and internet
3, 798
3, 798
Insurance
7,190
7, 190
Light. heat and power
9,599
9,599
Rent. rates and water
5,080
5,080
Repairs and maintenance
22.649
22,649
Office supplies and postage
7,637
7,637
Equipment, repairs and replacements
9,341
9,347
Staff and volunteer expenses
11,685
11,685
Training and resources
4,079
4,079
Rent deposits and customer support
60,207
60,207
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH}
{A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Analysls of expenditure by activltles {continued)
Analysis of direct costs (continued)
Sofvare support
17,833
17,833
Boot Hill rent and expenses
65,712
65,712
Independent examiners fee
3, 500
3,500
Professional fees
762
762
Depreciation and impairment
3,913
3,913
Governance costs
6,409
6,409
71
Property costs are allocated based on direct expenditure incurred.
10. Auditors. remuneration
rhe auditor..
remuneration amounts to an auditor fee of £12,OJO (2023 - ¥.J, and accounts preparation
and payroll services of £7,000 (2023- £6.200).
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THE LANTERN TRUST IWEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11. Staff costs
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charlty
Charily
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Wages and salaries
490,306
403. 602
478.655
394,409
Social security costs
38,903
36,376
38,550
36,376
Contribution to defined contribution pension
schemes
15,792
12.356
15,352
12,356
The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows=
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
No.
Charity
Charity
2023
2024 (unaudited)
No.
Number of employees
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.
Key management personnel received wages of £116,161 {2023 £107,619) with employer's national
insurance contributions of £11.197 (2023 - £10,565) and pension contributions of £3,548 (2023 - £3,293).
12.
Trustee5' remunoratlon and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2023- £NIL-).
During the year, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2023- £NIL).
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13. Tanglble fixed assets
Group
Freehold Fixtures and
property
fittings
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
468,541
51,819
9,007
529,367
Additions
2.784
17,117
19.901
At 31 March 2024
471,325
51,819
26.124
549,268
Depreciation
At 1 April 20-. 3
29,376
4,290
33,666
Charge for the year
2,811
1,724
4,535
At 31 March 2024
32,187
6,014
38,201
Not book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023 (unaudited)
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charity
Freehold Fixtures and
property
fjttings
Computer
equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
468,541
51,819
8.775
529,135
Additions
2.784
17,117
19,901
At 31 March 2024
471,325
51,819
25,892
549,036
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
29,376
4,113
33,489
Charge for the year
2,811
1,712
4,S23
At 31 March 2024
32,187
5,825
38,012
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023 (unaudited)
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantse)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14.
FSxed asset investments
Investments
in
subsidiary
Companies
Charity
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
At 31 March 2024
15.
Debtors
Group
Gmup
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charity
Charity
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Due within one year
Trade debtors
123,208
57,600
123.208
57,600
Amounts owed by group undertakings
7,476
6,677
Prepayments and accrued income
8,464
10.708
4,250
5,844
Tax recoverable
3,519
5,500
3,519
5,500
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THE LANTERN TRUST IWEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
16.
Current asset investments
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charity
Charity
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Fixed term deposit ac¢ounts
250.000
100.000
250.000
100,000
17.
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charity
Charity
2023
2024 (unaudrted)
Other creditors
8,621
7. 183
8,567
7, 183
Accruals and deferred income
232,667
51,967
230,416
49,964
Deferred in¢ome comprises amounts receive.1 under contracts fr)r the provision of services, for which
services have not been provided at the year-r.'ri
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charity
Chan"ty
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Amount owed to Albert Hunt Trust
17
The loan, which was at a below market rate, was secured against property held by the trust. This loan
was released and mortgage fully discharged on 15 August 2023.
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THE LANTERN TRUST {WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19. Statement of funds
ststement of funds . current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
550 205
1023 484
844 049
Restricted funds
Restricted Funds
203 492
204 315
Total of funds
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19. Statement of funds {continued)
statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31 March
Transfers
2023
in/out (unaudited)
Balance at
1 April 2022
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
510 926
644 665
635 587
550 205
Restricted funds
Restricted funds
144 201
Total of funds
20. Summary offunds
Summary offunds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance at 1
April 2023
Income Expenditure
General funds
550,205
1,023,484
(729,640)
844,049
Restricted funds
33,738
203,492
(204,315)
32,915
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
20. Summary of funds (contlnued)
Summary of funds - prior y8ar
Balance at
31 March
2023
881anGe at
1 April 2022
Transfers
in/out
Income Expenditure
General funds
570,926
644, 665
(635,587)
30,201
550,205
Restricted funds
144,201
(80, 262)
(30,201)
33, 738
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTHI
(A company limited by guarante8)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21. Analysis of net assets between funds
Analysis of net assets between funds . current period
Restricted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
511,067
511.067
Current assets
32,915
574,270
607,185
Creditors due within one year
(241,288)
(241,288)
Total
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Restricted Unrestricted
Total
runds
funds
funds
2023
2023
2023
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
Tangible fixed assets
495,701
495, 701
Current assets
33, 738
283,654
317,392
Creditors due within one year
(59, 150)
(59, 150)
Creditors due in more than one year
(170,000)
(170,000)
Total
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
22.
Reconciliation of net movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng activities
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Net income for the period (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
293,021
73,017
Adjustments for:
Depre¢iation charges
4.535
3,931
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
(35,481)
(26, 198)
Increase in debtors
161,383)
(26.080)
Increasel(deorease) in creditors
12,138
(111,438)
Net cash provided byl{used in} operating activities
23.
lysis c., cash and cash equivalents
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Cash at bank and in hand
221.994
143,584
Total cash and cash equlvalents
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company Ilmited by guarantee}
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
24. Analysis of chang8s in net debt
Acquisition
Other
non-cash At 31 March
changes
2024
At 1 April
2023 Cash flows investments
Cash at bank and in hand
143.584
228,410
{150.000}
221.994
Debt due after 1 year
(170.000)
170,000
Liquid investments
100,000
150,000
250,000
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THE LANTERN TRUST (WEYMOUTH)
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
25.
Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined Contribution pension s¢heme for all qualifying employees. The assets of
the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
The charge to income and expenditure in respect of defined Contribution schemes was £15,792
(2023 - £12.356).
Contributions totalling £2,667 (2023 £NIL) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and a
included in creditors.
26.
Operating lease commitments
At 31 March 2024 the Group and the Charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments
under non-cancellable operating leases as follows-
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charity
Charity
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Not later than 1 year
81,099
65, 229
66.099
50,229
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
189,374
201,467
183,124
180.217
Later than 5 years
5.200
The following lease payments have been recognised as an expense in the Statement of financial
activities..
Group
Group
2023
2024 (unaudited)
Charity
Chan'ty
2023
2024 (unaudit8dJ
Operating lease rentals
27.
Related paty transactions
The charity received donations of £13,092 (2023 £9,292) from its trading subsidiary, Lantern
(Weymouth) Trading Company Limited in respect of trading profrts distributed under covenant.
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THE LANTERN TRUST IWEYMOUTHI
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
28. Controlllng party
The charitable company is Controlled by the trustees, who are directors of the charitable company.
29. Principal subsidiaries
The following was a subsidiary undertaking of Ihe Charity=
Name
Company
number
Registered office or principal Principal activity
place of business
Lantern (Weymouth) Trading
Company Limited
05499909
Wadebridge House, 16
Wadebridge Square, Dorchester,
Dorset. DT1 3AQ
Charity shop
Class of
shares
Holding
Included in
onsolidation
Ordinary
1009k Yes
The financial results of the subsidiary for the year were..
Name
Income
Expenditure
Profitl{Loss}I
Surplusl
(Deficitl for the
year
Net assets
Lantern {Weymouth)
Trading Company Limited
46,547
33.455
13,092
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