Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1° April 2024 To 31%t March 2025
Charity name: StreetLight Project
Charity registration number:1156179
Objectives and Activities
| a reference |
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| Summary ofthe purposes of | Para 1.17 | |
| the charity as set out in its | benefit, to advance the Christian faith in | |
| governing document | Dorset and in other such parts ofthe | |
| United Kingdom and the world as the | ||
| charity trustees mayfrom time totime | ||
| decide. | ||
| Summary ofthe main | Para 1.17 | The Trustees ofStreetLight present their |
| activities in relation tothose | and 1.19 | |
| purposes forthe public | yearending 31st March 2025 | |
| benefit, in particular, the | The Project operates within the Charity | |
| activities, projects or | Commission guidelines and became a | |
| services identified in the | registered charity on the 14th March 2014. | |
| accounts. | ||
| The object ofthe project forthe public | ||
| benefit is to advance the Christian faith in | ||
| Dorset and in other such parts ofthe | ||
| United Kingdom and the world asthe | ||
| charity trustees mayfrom time to time | ||
| decide. | ||
| We aim to do this byworking with local | ||
| churches, schools, other organisations and | ||
| individuals. StreetLight is a community |
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| resource, primarily focussed around an | ||
| indoor skate park and cafe, providing a | ||
| local facility that did not previously exist in | ||
| Wimborne - a meeting spacefor all. | ||
| In setting our objectives and planning our | ||
| activities the trustees have given careful | ||
| consideration tothe CharityCommission's | ||
| general guidance on public benefit. Since | ||
| opening StreetLightto the general public | ||
| three areas ofguidance have been | ||
| particularlyhelpfultofocusourreporton: |
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|1)|‘Managing|risks|of harm’,|identifying|
|them,|minimising|the|risk of harm|and|
|making|sure|that|any|harm|that|might|arise|
|is|a|minor|consequence|of carrying|out the|
|purposes|of the|project,|
|2)|‘Park|Usage’|balancing|the|hours we|are|
|available|to the|public|with|resources|and|
|3)|‘Advancement|of|religion’, and|
|demonstrating|how the|activities|we|
|provide|fall|into|this|category.|
|1|Managing|risk|
|Regular|risk|assessments|take|place|in|
|order to|identify|risk,|appropriate|measures|
|are|then|put|in|place|to|minimise|risk.|For|
|example,|the|park|is|checked|for|defects|
|every week|and|all|health|and|safety|
|protocol|is|adhered|to.|In|order to|minimise|
|any|risk|to the|public,|staff or volunteers,|
|there|is always a|first|aider on|site|during|
|skate|opening|hours.|Over|the|last|year|first|
|aid|training|has|been|provided,|as|a|result|2|
|people|have|gained|a|qualification|in|first|
|aid|who|otherwise|may|not|have|had|one.|
|The|project|continues|to|distribute|its|
|induction|packs|for|all|new volunteers who|
|receive|on|the job|training.|The|benefit|of|
|this|is|that volunteers|have|been|‘up|skilled’|
|and|given|confidence|for|their|roles|in|the|
|cafe|or|marshalling|on|the|park|where|they|
|serve|the|public.|The|project|is|committed|
|to|safeguarding|and|promoting|the|welfare|
|of the|public.|Therefore,|all|adult|
|volunteers|and|staff are|DBS|checked|prior|
|to commencing|volunteering.|In|addition|
|to|this|all|Staff|have|received|safeguarding|
|training|level|2.|
|In|order|to|minimise|risk|there|are|
|regulations|for|use|of the|park|that|riders|
|sign|up|to|and|are|required|to|abide|by,|for|
|instance,|wearing|a|helmet|at|all|times|
|whilst|on|the|park.|The|benefit|of this|is|
|safety,|minimising|the|risk and|making|sure|
|that|any|harm|that may|arise|is|a|minor|
|consequence|of carrying|out the|purposes|
|of the|project.|In|order to|ensure|this|does|
|not|prohibit|some|members|of the|public|
|from|making|use|of the|facilities,|as they|
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may not have protective equipment or scooters/skateboards of their own, there is a wide range of helmets, along with scooters and skateboards for use at the project, free of charge 2 Park Usage There have been over 10,000 visits to the park in the last year. The hours of the park are altered during the school holidays. Streetlight provides 6 hours of free skate park riding available to the public every week. In offering facilities to the public where risk is managed and therefore any harm should be minor. We have found that we continue to grow within the community as schools, churches and other organisations hire us and trust us. As a consequence many more members of the public use the premises and have learnt to skate, been able to relax, meet friends, play pool and attend events. The provision of soft play benefits families with under 6s, with their younger children being able to play in a safe and nurturing environment, whilst their older siblings use the skate park or the space can be used by parents during the school day with younger children. Our volunteers range from the age of 12-80 years which provides a wealth of life experience as they support and learn from each other as well as serving the community in their voluntary roles. 10 youth volunteers have been able to use their time volunteering as part of their community service for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Another 5 school pupils have taken part in work experience at the project. Many have used the skills and experienced gained in volunteering at the project in job applications for paid work. Two recent work experience people joined our volunteer team.
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|We|continue|to|provide|facilities|for|local|
|schools,|including,|Allenbourn,|Castle|
|Court,|QE|School.|In|addition,|Beaucroft|
|School,|which|provides|education|for|
|children|with|special|needs|and|learning|
|difficulties,|attends|a|weekly|social|and|life|
|skills|session|in|the|park’s|café.|The|café|is|
|used|as|a|safe|place|for supervised|meeting|
|for|cared|for|children|and|their|parents.|
|3 The|Ministry|of Streetlight|
|The|whole|project|exists|as|a|practical|
|expression|of the|Christian|faith.|The|main|
|purpose|of the|project|as|our|object|states|
|is|ministry,|seeking to|share|the|gospel|with|
|young|people|adults|and|families.|
|Therefore,|as|a|project we|have|run|
|courses|such|as youth|alpha|and|run|
|weekly|bible|studies,|at which|the|Christian|
|faith|is|explained|and|discussed.|
|We|have|also|run|one|off or|less|regular|
|events|for young|people|and|adults,|some|
|of these|events|are joint|with|other|
|Christian|organisations|or churches|and|
|some|are|run|solely|by|StreetLight|staff and|
|volunteers.|
|This|is|our|Vision:|
|For|every young|person|and|family|in|
|Wimborne|to|hear and|experience|the|love|
|and|light|of Jesus.|
|This|is|our|Mission:|
|To|enable young|people|and|families|to|
|hear and|experience|God’s|love|in|a|
|supportive,|safe,|friendly|and|fun|
|environment.|We|have|a|heart|for|our|
|community,|engaging|with|schools,|
|churches,|youth|projects|and|other|local|
|organisations.|
|StreetLight|is|a|parachurch|organisation|
|and|as|such|seeks|to work|with|other|
|churches|as|a|resource,|providing|
|encouragement|and|the|'advancement|of|
|the|Christian|faith|in|Dorset’.|
|At|StreetLight we|are|here|to|help|and|
|develop|young|people|and|support them|in|
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their lives, having many of young people makes this more challenging so we have team rider and Junior teams. These include those who regularly attend StreetLight and want to develop and improve their skills on and off the park. Being part of these teams means they have sessions at StreetLight just for them with support from the staff and volunteers. The teams go on 3 trips to other parks together, where the team ride and spend time together. We also do support others who attend the Centre and give lots of time and encouragement to them. During the year, the project director, Andy Putt, acted as Chaplain at our local senior school where he provided much needed support for young people with anxiety, depression and troubled home lives. This also provided opportunities to share the Gospel message with students, staff and parents. All volunteers are also made aware of the statement of faith in our Constitution. Activities during the year During the year, Streetlight provided some free skate park riding to the public every week. In offering facilities to the public where risk is managed and therefore any harm should be minor, we have found that we continue to grow within the community as schools, churches and other organisations hire us and trust us. As a consequence, many more members of the public use the premises and have learnt to skate, been able to relax, meet friends, play pool and attend events. The provision of a soft play area benefits families with under 6s, with their younger children being able to play in a safe and nurturing environment, whilst their older siblings use the skate park or the space can be used by parents during the school day with younger children.
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siblings use the skate park or the space can be used by parents during the school day with younger children. Our volunteers range from the age of 12-80 years which provides a wealth of life experience as they support and learn from each other as well as serving the community in their voluntary roles. youth volunteers have been able to use their time volunteering as part of their community service for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. More school pupils have taken part in work experience at the project. Many have used the skills and experienced gained in volunteering at the project in job applications for paid work. Statement confirming Para 1.18 As noted above, the trustees have given whether the trustees have careful consideration to the Charity had regard to the guidance Commission's general guidance on public issued by the Charity benefit. The object of the project for the Commission on public public benefit is to advance the Christian benefit faith in Dorset and in other such parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: reference a --7 ee on social investment Policy ee including program related investment Para 1.38 Streetlight staff are supported by the Contribution made by trustees and a small number of volunteers volunteers Para 1.38 who give their time to help out with dayto-day activities and running the charity. We are grateful to them for their time and commitment and thank them for all they do.
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | |
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| To | reference | Over10,000visitsweremadetothe Skate |
| Park in the lastyear. These are | ||
| predominantlytheyoung people from the | ||
| Summary ofthe main | local communitythatthe Parkwas set up | |
| achievements ofthe charity, | for. We provide a much-needed facility in | |
| identifying the difference | Para 1.20 | a safe controlled environment for children |
| the charity’s work has made | from a range of backgrounds. | |
| to the circumstances of its | ||
| beneficiaries and anywider | Overthe year numbers ofsoft play users | |
| benefits to society as a | has continued to increase. In July 2024we | |
| whole. | received a grantto refresh the soft play | |
| area which was completed in October | ||
| 2024. This facility is used most days by | ||
| local families which opens opportunities | ||
| for relationship building and support. | ||
| Overthe lastyears the summer has been a | ||
| quiet time forthe skate park and café. In | ||
| order to enable local families to use the | ||
| park morewe made a decision to make the | ||
| park £1 per hourfor people to use during | ||
| the summer holidays. Lots of local families | ||
| who struggle to entertain and pay for | ||
| activities really applicated the support of | ||
| being able to use the centre on a regular | ||
| basis, while otherswere happyto send | ||
| their children to a safe caringenvironment. | ||
| Financial achievements | ||
| The organisation regularly reviews its | ||
| finances to ensure it is operating ona | ||
| sound financial footing. | ||
| Community | ||
| StreetLight is well established in the local | ||
| community, and seesa significantnumber | ||
| of localscoming tothe centre on a regular | ||
| basis. | ||
| During the last yearwe have continued to | ||
| host 1 or 2 children's parties most | ||
| weekends. |
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Streetlight has been hired for private functions by several different community groups, schools and individuals.
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Achievements against
objectives set Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives Para 1.41
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Financial Review
| Review ofthe charity’s | Para 1.21 | Currentaccount£4,804 |
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| financial position atthe end | Depositaccount£10,060 | |
| ofthe period | Cash on site£252 | |
| Total£15,116 | ||
| Plus duefrom TillSystem (Creditcards) | ||
| £947 | ||
| Grand total£16,063 | ||
| Para 1.22 | We hold a policy stating our reserves must | |
| policy for holding reserves | be £20,000 or over. | |
| Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Pf ias Details offund materially in |
Para 1.24 | |
| deficit | set bythetrustees duetochanges in staff | |
| adversely affecting café and park income | ||
| for a short period of time. This has been | ||
| resolvedsinceyearend. |
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Explanation of any Para 1.23 As noted below in principal risks, the uncertainties about the financial security of the charity will always charity continuing as a going be dependent upon the generosity of our concern supporters. Since year end, two significant grants have been received, and the reserves deficit has been rectified. The trustees therefore believe that the charity can continue as a going concern. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Roughly half our funds are donations and grants, supplemented by income from the The charity’s principal café and skate park. sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The principal risks relate to the financial security of the charity. In addition and, A description of the around the year end, the availability of principal risks facing the Para 1.46 staff. The project director left the charity charity in March 2025 leaving the centre manager as the only full time staff member. New staff have been recruited since the year end. We rely on significant gifts and donations but have a loyal supporter base and don’t see this as a risk to the future viability of the charity. There was a dip in the level of funds held during staff turnover, but this has been addressed in baa the first half of 2025-2026. Structure, Governance and Managementee Description of charity’s En How is the charity Para 1.25 clo Seca a
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Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works Para 1.51
Relationship with any
related parties
Para 1.51
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Reference and Administrative details
Charity name StreetLight Project Other name the charity uses | StreetLight Centre Registered charity number 1156179 Charity’s principal address StreetLight Centre Stone Lane Wimborne BH21 1HB
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Corporate trustees — names of the directors at the date the report was approved
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description ofthe assets | N/A |
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| held in this capacity | |
| Name and objects ofthe | N/A |
| charity on whose behalfthe | |
| assets are held and how this | |
| falls within the custodian | |
| charity’s objects | |
| Detailsofarrangements for | N/A |
| safe custody and | |
| segregation ofsuch assets | |
| from the charity’s own | |
| assets |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Full name(s) Charles Edward Curry Paula Louise Jones
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Trustee
Chair, etc)
Dae 24 December 2025 3" December 2025
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Receipts and payments accounts For the period 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025 from
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|Section|A|Receipts|and|payments|
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|Fixed asset additions|||15,164|||pe|15,161] [3,102||
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|Cash funds|last|yearend|=|[7|22,145)|[|]|||
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted Restricted Last year funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ ae [ees |e e ) | ee) Totalcashfunds [16063}{ Ss- J | 22,145 J (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £ — = Details FundcuittoaonwhichSs chsi Cciestional)..t val —_ —— Fund to which Current value . : zssnaall asset belongs l ciel ibaa optional charity's own use 0 0 Fund to which Amount due When due Dataliswe Clalls liability relates optional nti I 7oe behalfSigned ofby allone the trusteesor two trustees on Signature: Print Name Date of al . Charles Edward Curry approval02/12/2025 i Paula Jones 03/12/2025
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Streetlight Project
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Streetlight Project (the Trust) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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.
Signed:
Name: Denise Griffiths BA (Hons) ACA
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): 8308688
Address: 8a Denewood Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8EB
Date: 18 December 2025