THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
(ALSO KNOWN AS "KARIS HOUSE")
CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NO. 1135706
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended
31 March 2022
THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Index
for the year ended 31 March 2022
| 1 | Summary of Trustees and Professional Advisers |
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| 2 to 4 | Trustees' Annual Report |
| 5 | Independent Examiner's Report |
| 6 | Statement of Financial Activities |
| 7 | Statement of Assets |
| 8 to 13 | Notes to the Financial Statements |
THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Summary of Trustees and Professional Advisers for the year ended 31 March 2022
| Trustees | Mrs J J Tedbury |
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| Mrs M Sandhu | |
| Mrs C Lovett | |
| Registered Office | 57 West Road |
| Pointon | |
| Sleaford | |
| NG34 0NA | |
| Independent Examiner | Mr K J Maggs B.A. F.C.A. |
| Moore Thompson | |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| Bank House | |
| Broad Street | |
| Spalding | |
| Lincs. | |
| PE11 1TB |
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Trustees' Annual Report
for the year ended 31 March 2022
The Lighthouse Project Spalding was established by Mrs J J Tedbury in July 2007 and governed by a trust deed dated 1 January 2009. It was registered with the Charity Commission on 28 April 2010. Its charity number is 1135706. The charity is also known under the names; "The Lighthouse Project" and "Karis House".
Objects
The object of the charity is to advance citizenship and community development by giving vulnerable people the opportunity to develop working skills and fit back into the community from where they have come. The projects arranged by the charity give the targeted beneficiaries a civic responsibility and enable them to provide a service to the local community, thus enabling their own return to that same community.
These aims are achieved by the charity providing the facilities and opportunity for the beneficiaries to participate in work experience opportunities such as providing lunches and running mother and toddler groups from the site of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.
The beneficiaries are encouraged to learn the processes and the management of projects thus developing working and communication skills. They also develop themselves as people and help integrate them back into the community.
In April 2015, the charity opened a charity shop and café which is run by the beneficiaries to, once again, help their integration back into the wider society. During February 2016, a second hand furniture charity shop was also opened to help raise further funds.
Trustees
The trustees who served the charity during the period were as detailed on Page 1.
New trustees are recruited from a group who have shown a keen interest in the work of the charity and have abilities required on the governing body. Training is provided to keep trustees up to date with new legislation etc. on a regular basis.
Public benefit
The trustees have given due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit, with charity's objectives of enabling vulnerable people to integrate back into the community being beneficial to themselves and the community as a whole.
The trustees consider that the full details of the public benefit have been disclosed within the activities, achievements and performance sections below.
Activities, achievements and performance
The Lighthouse Project has grown since it started as one home for homeless young people. It has added five more activities, each of which is listed below. Every activity within the main project provides great public benefit to both the young people it supports, by providing more than just a home and to the wider community in several ways.
Firstly, the support and equipping of young people improves their self-esteem and helps them to understand why they have created negative coping strategies in the past, such as alcohol or drug abuse and gets them into stable volunteering.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Trustees' Annual Report
for the year ended 31 March 2022
Activities, achievements and performance (continued)
Secondly, in helping the young people to acquire more daily living skills and offering work experience it enables them to reintegrate back into society, either through gaining employment or entering further education, thereby preventing them from being a drain on the benefit system. When the young people are reintegrated back into society they are no longer "hanging about on the street" forming gangs or committing crimes.
Finally, the cafe creates a safe community meeting space to relax in comfortable, welcoming surroundings for local people, where they can buy low cost drinks and snacks, whilst the furniture recycling store provides a free pick up service for the local community wishing to donate furniture and cheap second-hand furniture and other goods to those who cannot afford to pay a lot for their goods.
KARIS HOUSE - Karis House is a life changing home and programme that supports young women who have a serious desire to recover from issues that are controlling their lives such as self-harm, eating disorders, addictive behaviours, depression or the effects of abuse.
CAFÉ & SHOP - The Lighthouse Project Shop & Café provides a community hub in the market square. It sells donated items, handmade crafts as well as food and drinks. It gives unemployed young people opportunity to experience a work environment and is a favourite local spot in the area.
RECYCLE STORE - The Lighthouse Project Furniture Recycling Store upcycles donated furniture and resells it. It gives unemployed young people opportunity to experience a work environment and creates a unique community hub.
SHINING STARS - Shining Stars is our lively parent and child group run by our qualified nursery nurse, supported by volunteers providing experience for local young people. It brings together a diverse selection of families from across our local area.
LIME HOUSE - Lime House gives teenage mums with bumps or babies, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, a home for them and their little ones. We provide a home with a family feel, support and teaching to help vulnerable women learn how to run their own life and become part of the community.
HOME HOUSE - Home House provides supported accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. We provide a home rather than a house, along with helping residents learn critical life skills to help them integrate into society.
Volunteers
The Lighthouse Project has no funding and relies heavily on donations to function. Volunteers donate their valuable time in all areas of the charity and are an essential part of the project. Despite funding of £30,432, staffing is an expensive commodity but supporting young people and running several activities such as the shop, recycling store and toddle group requires many people to be involved. This is where the volunteers are so essential, as without them the project quite literally could not function. The funding received has therefore been very gratefully accepted.
Related parties
During the period, the charity did not receive a donation (2021 - £nil) from The Lighthouse Project Limited as a result of the level of funds available within the charity. The sole director and shareholder of this company is Mrs J J Tedbury, who is also a trustee of the charity.
Results
The results for the year and the charity's financial position at the end of the year are shown on pages 6 to 13.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
for the year ended 31 March 2022
Trustees' Annual Report
Reserves
The trustees believe that an annual income of £100,000 will be required in order to fund the charitable work they wish to do. This will mainly be funded by unrestricted donations, but specific grants will be applied for, if relevant, and thus shown as restricted funds. If sufficient excess cash is built up then the trustees will make a investment to help generate funds.
For and on behalf of the trustees.
Mrs J J Tedbury
Date: 24 October 2022
Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of
THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 5 to 13
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records.
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
K. J. Maggs F.C.A.,B.A. Moore Thompson Chartered Accountants Spalding
Dated: 25 October 2022
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2022
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2022 2021
Note £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3 78,803 65,400
Charitable activities 3 97,802 80,608
Total income 176,605 146,008
Expenditure from:
Charitable activities 4 163,945 148,647
Total expenditure 163,945 148,647
Net income / (expenditure) 12,660 (2,639)
Fund balances brought forward 113,719 116,358
Fund balances carried forward 126,379 113,719
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The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year set out above.
All of the activities of the charity are classed as continuing activities.
All of the above income and expenditure is regarding unrestricted funds.
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form a part of these accounts.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Statement of Assets
at 31 March 2022
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2022 2021
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 5 13,553 15,805
Current assets
Debtors 6 26,531 6,710
Stock - 7,509
Cash at bank 87,455 87,989
Total current assets 113,986 102,208
Current liabilities
Creditors 7 1,160 4,294
Total current liabilities 1,160 4,294
Net current assets 126,379 113,719
Accumulated Funds
Unrestricted funds 126,379 113,719
126,379 113,719
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We approve these financial statements and confirm that we have made available all relevant records and information for their preparation.
For and on behalf of the trustees:-
Mrs J J Tedbury
Date: 24 October 2022
Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 13 form a part of these accounts.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022
1. Accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation of financial statements.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis and are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.
b) Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are state at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.
c) Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected economic useful life as follows:
| less estimated residual value, useful life as follows: |
of each asset on a systematic b |
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| Fixtures and fittings | - 10% reducing balance |
| Log cabin | - 5% on cost |
| Computer equipment | - 25% reducing balance |
| Motor vehicles | - 25% reducing balance |
d) Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.
e) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
The useful economic life used to depreciate tangible fixed assets relates to the expected future performance of the assets acquired and management’s estimate of the period over which economic benefit will be derived from the asset. The residual value of an asset is the estimated fair value of that asset at the end of its useful economic life and therefore is also dependent upon the estimation of that life span.
Cut-off is applied at the year end date. An estimation of income or expenditure applicable to the relevant period must be applied when the receipt or payment relates to a different period to the year end.
f) Taxation
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2022
1. Accounting policies (continued)
g) Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
h) Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.
Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.
For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.
Rentals receivable under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Gifts in kind donated for resale are included at fair value, being the expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale. Where it is impracticable to estimate fair value of the items due to the volume of low value items they are not recognised in the financial statements until they are sold.
i) Expenditure recognition
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
Charitable activities include the cost of the activities defined by the charity's aims for the benefit of the persons detailed in the charity's objectives.
Support costs include those costs which do not directly link to the charitable activities of the charity but are necessary running costs to enable the charity to generate funds and program delivery.
Governance costs include the costs that allow the charity to operate and to generate the information required for public accountability.
The charity rents the Karis House leasehold property free of charge from the related company The Lighthouse Project Limited. As such, no rental costs are shown in the accounts.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2022
1. Accounting policies (continued)
j) Funds
Unrestricted funds:
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds:
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
k) Employee benefits
The wages cost represents wages for the hours worked for the charity by employees.
The pensions cost represents the employer payments in to a defined contribution pension scheme for employees of the charity.
2. Motor costs
The charity had full use of the following assets from the related company, The Lighthouse Project Limited, during the year, as well as its own vehicles.
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Citroen relay van
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Caravan
In light of this, the charity has incurred the running costs of the above two vehicles on behalf of The Lighthouse Project Limited.
| 3. Income Donations and legacies Government grants - Covid-19 Pandemic Government grants - Kickstart Donations Total voluntary income Charitable activities Rent receivable Fundraising events Shop sales Furniture sales Total charitable income |
2022 £ 5,334 41,928 31,541 78,803 42,119 812 18,089 36,782 97,802 |
2021 £ 48,724 - 16,676 65,400 58,454 150 14,173 7,831 80,608 |
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2022
4. Cost of charitable activities
| Karis House Wages Pensions Welfare costs Staff training Leasehold property rates Food purchases Property repairs and renewals Travel costs Motor costs Depreciation Shop and related flats Properties rent Property insurance Flat light and heat Shop light and heat Shop insurance Shop repairs and renewals Shop purchases Furniture shop Properties rent Shop light and heat Shop insurance Shop repairs and renewals Support costs Office costs Computer costs Telephone Advertising Payroll costs Bank charges Sundry costs Governance costs Independent examination fee Total cost of charitable activities |
2022 £ 77,620 784 - 444 8,713 6,294 1,592 40 4,313 2,252 102,052 21,257 1,824 13,956 815 3,945 1,347 640 43,784 9,000 1,299 535 2,151 12,985 558 404 2,773 163 - 173 3 4,074 1,050 163,945 |
2021 £ 55,209 537 135 144 9,068 6,738 7,063 - 5,090 2,725 86,709 20,400 3,322 14,327 1,174 1,742 1,059 1,682 43,706 9,000 963 240 1,158 11,361 692 397 3,495 123 824 89 243 5,863 1,008 148,647 |
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2022
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5. Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixtures and Computer Motor
Log Cabin Total
fittings Equipment Vehicles
£ £ £ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2021 14,593 7,150 1,817 19,910 43,470
At 31 March 2022 14,593 7,150 1,817 19,910 43,470
Depreciation
At 1 April 2021 7,437 3,219 1,560 15,449 27,665
Charge for the year 715 358 64 1,115 2,252
At 31 March 2022 8,152 3,577 1,624 16,564 29,917
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Net book value
At 31 March 2022 6,441 3,573 193 3,346 13,553
At 31 March 2021 7,156 3,931 257 4,461 15,805
6. Debtors
2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Amounts due from related parties:
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The Lighthouse Project Limited 20,000
Prepayments and accrued Income 6,531 6,710
26,531 6,710
7. Creditors 2022 2021
£ £
Other creditors 152 111
Amounts due to related parties:
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The Lighthouse Project Limited 2,974
Taxation and social security - 201
Accruals 1,008 1,008
1,160 4,294
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8. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or expenses, directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity, was paid or payable for the year to any trustee.
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THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT SPALDING
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2022
9. Related party transactions
The Lighthouse Project Limited works closely with this charity and the company usually makes donations out of profits each year and made a doation of £30,432 in the current financial period as a result of continued spare general reserves held by the charity of over £50,000. Mrs J J Tedbury, is the sole director of the company.
The company donates the cost of the charity's public liability insurance cover annually and thus the insurance cost regarding this is not shown in the accounts of the charity.
10. Control relationship
The charity is controlled by the trustees jointly and no individual can or does exert control over the others.
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