Charity registration number 1153557 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 08662809
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF LIGHTMONGERS CHARITABLE
TRUST LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF LIGHTMONGERS CHARITABLE TRUST
LIMITED
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Stephen Thomas
Peter Harris
Robert Kronman
Michael Collell
Stuart Carter
Bruce Kirk
John Rowsell
(Appointed 25 November 2024)
(Appointed 26 February 2025)
(Appointed 26 February 20251
Charity numbor
1153557
Company number
08662809
Registered office
S Robin Hood Lane
Sutton
Surrey
SM12SW
Independent examiner
Miriam Hickson FCA CTA
5 Robin Hood Lane
Sullon
Surrey
SM12SW

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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
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THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF LIGHTMONGERS CHARITABLE TRUST
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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the
financial slalemenls and comply with the charity's Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006
and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th8 UK and Republic of Ireland
{FRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191"
Objectlves and activities
The charity's aims are lo raise more funds in order lo conlintje to increase the level of donationslgranls the charity is
able to make lo the causes we support such as helping those with sensory impairment of sight andlor hearing.
supporting affiliated organisations and lo extend ils support lo encouraging lightin9 education.
Public Benefit
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission. including public benefit
guidance, in deciding what a￿1ville$ the charity should undertake.
A¢hlevements and perforniance
Financial review
During the period, donations lo charities of £26,600 {2024.' £24,160) and Education and Military Awards of £8,632
12024.. £8,805) were made. Total income as shown in Ihe statement of financial activities amounted to £52,322
(2024. £53,675).
Reserves poli¢y
11 is the policy of the Charity lo progressively build up the capital fund of the Trust through legacies, specifi¢ one-off
donations and some of the Investment income and to distribute annually a proportion of investment income,
together with, as far as possible, all monies received by way of annual donations from members and specific fund-
raising activities in pursuance of its obje¢lives.
The trustees have assessed the risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to
mitigate exposure to those risks.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee, and its governing documenl is its Memorandum and Articles. All
decisions concerning grants and investments of funds are made by the trustees as are those concefning the
appointment of the trustees. Meetings are usually held three limes a year and additionally as appropriate. The
general administration of the Charity is handled by the Company's Treasurer. Mr R Rawson and its Trustee
Secrelary, Mr E Taylor, both of whom for these purposes are directors of The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers
Charitable Trust.
Those nominated as trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of company law. and who served during the
year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Barbara Harding
(Resigned 25 November 20241
Stephen Thomas
John Harding
Petei Harris
Robert Kronman
Michael Collett
Stuart Carter
Bruce Kirk
John Rowsell
(Resigned 25 November 20241
(Appointed 25 November 2024)
(Appointed 26 February 2025)
(Appointed 26 February 2025)

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
The Iruslees may al any lime appoint an individLJal who is a member of the Lighlmongers Company lo be a trustee,
up lo the maximum number allowed under the conslilulion of the Charity (currently 7). The Iruslees are not subiect
lo retirement by rotation, bul serve fixed lerms of office of three years. Al the end of the first term of office a Iruslee
may be re-appointed to one further term of office by the remaining trustees.
None of the Iruslees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guarantee lo conlribule £1 in the event of a winding up.
Revlew
l am grateful for the support of my fellow Trustees in providing their time, energy, and enthusiasm lo the work of the
Trust and lo our Treasurer Roger Rawson and our Secretary, Pag1 Master Eddie Taylor for management of the
administration of the Trust.
Along with the Board of Trustees, I would like lo thank all those who have given so generously to the Trust in the
last year and encourage any Liveryman or Freeman who does not already support the Trust lo do so. One-off
donations are always welcome. The appropriate forms for annual contributions including Gift Aid are available from
the Secretary or the Clerk.
The trus
approve0 y th
eport was prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating lo small companies and
Board of Trustees.
Stephen Thomas
Truste
Date..
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF LIGHTMONGERS
CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers
ChaTltable Trust Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 July 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity {and also its directors for the purposes of company law}, you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the
¢harily's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011. In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Oireclions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Charities Ad 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were nol kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act
2006.
the financial statements do not accord with Ih05e records., or
the financial slalements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have nol been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounling and reporting by charities applicable lo charities
preparing Iheir financial slalemenls in accordance wilh th8 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK
and Republi¢ of Ireland {FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in connection with the examination lo which allenlion
should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Miriam Hickson FCA CTA
JCS Accountants Ltd
S Robin Hood Lane
Sutton
Surrey
SM1 2SW
Dale..
2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Totsl
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Totsl
2025
2024
Notè8
Income from:
Donations and
legacies
Income from
charitable activities
Investments
18,146
5,000
23,146
19,458
5,000
24,458
12,575
16,601
12.575
16,601
10.940
18,277
10.940
18,277
Total Income
47,322
5,000
52,322
48,675
5,000
53.675
enditure on:
Raising funds
13,430
13,430
12,247
12,247
Charitable activities
36,137
3,120
39,257
31,607
5,075
36,682
Total expandlture
49,567
3,120
52,687
43.854
5.075
48,929
Nel gainsl(losses) on
investments
13
19,1161
{9,116)
21,215
21.215
Net movement In fund8
(11,361)
1,880
19,4811
26,036
{75)
25,961
Fund balances al 1 August
2024
594,404
14,070
608,474
568,368
14.145
582,513
Fund balances at 31 July
2025
583,043
15,950
598,993
594,404
14,070
608,474
The statement of financial aclivilies includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The slalemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing aclivilies.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under thè CompaniesAcl 2006.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JULY2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Investment5
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
$47,839
556,869
15
23,883
32,350
18,210
39,559
56,233
57,769
Creditors: amounts falllng due withln
one year
16
{5,079)
(6.1641
Net current assets
51,154
51,605
Total assets les8 current liabilitles
598,993
608.474
Income fund8
Restricted funds
Unreslric
General unreslflcted funds
Revaluation reseNe
17
15,950
14.070
538,065
44,978
545,250
49,154
583,043
594,404
598,993
608.474
The company is entitled to Ihe exemption from the audil requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act
2006. for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requilements of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question
in accordance with section 476.
These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to mmpanies subject
to the small Companies regime.
Th
ial slatemenls were approved by the Trustees on
enT
as
Trus
Company Registration No. 08662809

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2025
Accounting policies
Company Informatlon
The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers Charitable Trust Limited is a regislered charity and a private
company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 5 Robin Hood
Lan8, Sutton. Surrey. SM12SW.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum & Articles of
Association,
the Companies Act 2006 and "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 IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191" The
charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Updale Bullelin
1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial slalemenls are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the
revaluation of investments at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going ¢on¢ern
At the lime of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate rèsources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees,
continue lo adopt the going concern basis of accounling in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitsble funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of their charitable
objectives.
Unrestricted funds are income resources receivable without further specific purpose and are available for
general purposes lo be used at the discretion of the Tfustees.
Restricted funds have a restriction placed on them by the donor and musl be used in accordance with the
terms of Ihal restriction.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled lo il after any performance conditions have been mel,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received. Any income received
for events that will lake place in future years is deferred.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donalions are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent assel.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or Constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit to a
Ihifd party, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement. and the amount of
the obligalion 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 ¢onlribule lo more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable lo a single aclivily are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocat8d on the basis of lime spent, and
depr8ciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure 15 re¢ognised on an accruals basis when a liability is incurred. Expenditure is inclusive of any
VAT which cannot be recovered
Donations payable are accounted for when the charity is committed lo paying them.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investments with original matLtrilies of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in currenl liabilities.
1.7 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Se¢lion 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Se¢tion 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
conlraclual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. wilh the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally ènforceable right to sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention lo settle on a nel
basis or lo realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
1.8 Basic flnanclal assets
Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constilules a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction Price unless
the arrangement constilules a financing transaction, where Ihe debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the ftjture receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been awuired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequenlly measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2025
Income from donations and legacles
Unre8trtcted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donalions and gifts
Legacies
18.146
5,000
23.146
14,458
5,000
5,000
19,458
5,000
18,146
5.000
23.146
19,458
5,000
24.458
Income from charltable activltles
2025
2024
Events
12,575
10,940
Income from investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Income from listed investments
Interest ￿e￿1Vable
15,867
734
17.366
911
16,601
18.277
Expenditure on raising funds
2025
2024
Expendilure on charitable activities
Staging fundraising events
8,464
7,046
Investment management fees
4.966
5,201
13,430
12,247

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY2025
Expenditure on Charitable activities
2025
2024
Education l MeritAwards Presented (see note 9)
8,632
8,805
Grant funding of activities (see note 12)
26,600
24,160
Support ¢osts (see note 7)
Governance costs (see note 7>
905
3,120
857
3,060
39,257
36,682
Analysis by fund
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
36,137
3,120
39,257
For the year ended 31 July 2024
Unreslricled funds
Restricted funds
31.607
5,075
36.682
Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2025
2024 8a818 of allocation
Bank charges
Travelling and 5ubsislence
86
819
86
819
80 Support
577 Support
Independent exam fees
A¢¢ounlancy
1,470
1,650
1,470
1,650
1,410 Governance
1,650 Govemance
905
3.120
4.025
3,717
Employees
There were no employees during the year.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Education l Merit Awards Presented
2025
2024
Military Awards
56 Iwoolwich) Air Cadets
Meals For Afmy and RAF
579 Squadron Merit Award . Bob Harris
606 Squadron Meril Award - Rod Bennion
HMS Queen Elizabeth Merit Award
Haringey Sea Cadels
Challenge Coins
500
870
760
750
750
500
732
500
840
750
750
750
500
4,852
4,090
Education Awards
The Bartlett School of Architecture
Attendee Cosls for Award Winners
Construction Liveries Group annual subscription and awards costs
NCW & MH Head Boys and Girls & attendee costs
ALD
LIA HND
Science prizes for Mary Hare and NCS
500
130
1,000
650
405
1.210
500
500
450
1,710
500
500
3.780
4.715
8,632
8,805
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. None
of the trustees were reimbursed for expenses during the year.
11 Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on ils activities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
12 Grants payable to the charitable causes supported
2025
2024
Charities su
ortin
Blind In Business
Brit. Blind Sport
Fight for Sight
Extant
work for the 81ind:
500
500
1,000
500
500
500
1,000
500
2,500
2,500
Charities Su
Deaf Blind UK
Treloars
ortin
work for DeaflBlind:
1.000
1,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
Charities
Definitely Theatre
500
500
Affiliated Sch Is:
Mary Hare School for the Deaf
New College Worcester
7,650
7,650
7,000
7,000
15,300
14,000
Charitles:
St. Bololph's Charity
City Hackney Carriage Drivers
Lord Mayor's Appeal
Master's Discretionary Donation
Royal British Legion
Trustees of Ihe United Guilds
ABF Soldiers Charity
Livery Companies Skills Council Annual Subs
British Red Cross
Sl James Palace Tour
Garden of Rememberance
500
1,500
1,000
500
1.500
1,000
500
500
200
500
100
500
200
600
100
1,SOO
300
200
360
6,300
5,160
26,600
24,160
13 Net gainslllossesl on invesbnents
2025
2024
Revaluation of investmenls
Realised loss on sale of investments
24.843
133,959)
44,335
123,1201
{9,116)
21,215
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
14 Fixed asset investments
Listed
investments
Cost or valuation
Al 1 August 2024
Additions
Valuation changes
Disposals
556,869
626,517
24,843
1560,3901
At 31 July 2025
547,839
At 31 July 2024
556,869
Flxed asset inveslments revalued
The historical cost of investments included at valuation is £502,861 12024.. £507,715).
15 Debtor8
2025
2024
Amount8 falling due wSthin one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
6,475
17,408
640
17,570
23,883
18.210
16 Credltors: amounts falling due wlthln one year
202S
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
349
4SO
4,280
349
565
5,250
5,079
6,164
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
17 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the Charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject lo specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be Lssed.
At 1 August
2024
Income Expendltu
At 31 July
2025
Education awards
Military awards
8,900
5,170
8.900
7,050
5,000
13,120)
14,070
5,000
13,120
15,950
Prevlou8 year:
At 1 August
2023
Income Expendlturn
At 31 July
2024
Education awards
Military awards
11,500
2,645
{2,600)
{2,475)
8.900
5,170
5,000
14,145
5,000
15,075)
14,070
18 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted
2025
2024
Reslricled
2024
Total
2024
Fund balances al
31 July are
represented by..
Investrnenls
Current asse1￿111ab1lltles>
547,839
35,204
547,839
51,154
556,869
37,535
556,869
51,605
15,950
14,070
583,043
15,9SO
598,993
594,404
14,070
608,474
19 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the yeai12024 - none).
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