LIGHTHOUSE WEST YORKSHIRE Lighthouse (West Yorkshire) Registered Charity no. 1164239 Trustees, Annual Report 2022
Contents Objectives-what vft are herefor............................................................................................................................. Achlevements...... ..... ............................................................................................................. Looklng Forward...... Flnances. -10 Charlty and Trustee Detalls.................. -11 Declaration. .13
Lighthouse is ¢0-led by Senior Pastor Katie Boyes Alice Brencher- Lighthouse Pastor Rosie Smith - Pastor in Training Part time posts Sharon Thresher- Fundraiser {10 hours per weekl. In October 2022, Sarah Swales was appointed as Lighthouse Admlni5trator116 hours per weekl Volunteer posts Lighthouse Volunteers are a key dimension of the ministry of Lighthouse. Our volunteers help in a variety of ways: preparing hot meals, befriending the community and providing practical and pastoral support where appropriate. All volunteers are given appropriate training and the relevant legally required checks are completed. We are aware of and ensure that we comply with GDPR in all record keeping. Three with particular roles are: Helen Coutie, Finance Administrator Stuart Roberts, Pastoral Assistant Claire Newton, Volunteer Pastor and Prlson Chaplaln
Achievements National recognition In May. Rev Jon Swales accepted an MBE awarded for services to the city during the Covid-19 pandemic. This was a great moment of recognition forthe work of the charity in 2020-2021. and was eovered in local press and media. Jon said, '1 am honoured to receive an MBE as it highlights the love and care the team have consistently shown as we have travelled together as a Lighthouse family through the storms of Covid 19. Our intention at Lighthouse, whatever befalls in the coming months IS to share the saving message of Jesus and offer Christ-shaped pastoral care, in word and deed, to those battered and bruised by the storms of life. l Count it as a real privilege not only to receivé this award, but to lead such a dedicated. skilled and compassionate team. Achlevements across the five areas of the Llghthouse Mlnlstry As the ministry of Lighthouse developed it identified five distln¢t ways in which it serves the community in Leeds. Supportiv Communi rves the Ci astoral Care aining to serve l. Building a Supportlve Communlty Through ourweekly gatherings we can connert with those on the margins of society and build a supportive community. We regularly see 40-50 people attend our Sunday seNice. which we have moved back into the St George's Crypt space this year.
Through Day Centre artivities, we have offered a safe haven and a place of warm welcome, community and friendship. for vulnerable and marginalised people who might otherwise be very isolated and lonely. We have run sessions teaching on topics including money rnanagement, anger, friendship, health & hygiene, and forgiveness. We have offered activities including urban photography, cooking. health and wellbeing (via a local gym offering sub5idised session51, knitting, baking, board games, choir, and even documentary making. We surveyed 24 Day Centre participants in September 2022 to find out how Lighthouse has madè difference to their lives.. 92% said that they feel less lonely since coming to Lighthouse Day Centre, wtth 71% saying they feel a lot less lonelv. 100% agree that Lighthouse is a supportive cornmunity, with 79% strongly agreeing. • 83% felt that their mental health and wellbeing had improved as a result of attending Lighthouse Dav Centre. • 96% said that Lighthouse Day Centre had increased their ability to cope with life or look after themselves, We have also continued our successful partnership with Horsforth Shed, a charity that aims to reduce social isolation. A srnall group of Lighthouse community mernbers attend weekly with great enthusiasm and enjoyment to do woodworking projects. One participant carved a wooden altarcross which he Eifted to Lighthouse in October, and which is now regularly used as part of our seNices Ipicturedl. In February we pioneered a new projert-the WOW course, a six week introduction to Christianity specifically written for and tailored to vulnerable adults and those with poor literacy. We had between 15-20 in attendance most weeks, where they received a hot meal and took part in discussion about what is special about the Christian faith. This was a helpful and fruitful process for many who attended, and we plan to hold this course again semi-regularly as demand dictates. Two members ofthe community share their experience.. -Lighthouse has given me ufocus during lockdown, given me somewhere to go and something to do. lfind it very difficult at times to motivate myself and to get out of the house.. knowing that I can go somewhere that is calm ond gentle and that will give me o chance to talk to others who have similor lives as myself ond not to be judged can never be underestimated.- -It has made a major difference to my life. I never used to come out of theflot before. but now I love coming to Lighthouse andfeel very welcome. Thank you.- We also organised a number of very well received lar8er group days out throughout the year. wlth particular highlights being.. a picnic and games afternoon in Kirk5tall Abbey
we extended an invitation to the Crypt who sent some of their team and residents With us to Bolton Abbey and Filey Beach in July. It was a wonderful time of fun and laughter, and deepened the sense of family within the Lighthouse community as well as strengtheninE our links with the Crypt and more of the fringe street community. 2. Provldlng pastoral care Lighthouse's core team delivers trauma-informed pastoral care with good knowledge of the addiction and housing Services in the eity. Lighthouse senior team have grown and developed in their understanding of specialist pastoral care for vulnerable adults over the years. The pastoral seNices we now offer include but are not limited to.. Conversational pastoral care eg. intervention conversations with vulnerable adults regarding relationships, drug abuse, domestic violence etc. Crisis intervention in cases such 05 suicide intervention, irnmediate bereavement support. Navigation- supporting vulnerdble adults to navigate systems such as housing, addiction seNices, benefits etc, with advice, advocacy and practical intervention. Home sUPPOrt- help with maintaining home condition5, acce55ing home furnishing and appliance5, and assisting with movin8 Items. Phone support- keeplng In appropriate contaet with Llghthouse brothers and sisters, recognising the different contact needs of different people. Money sUPPQrt- budgeting ¢onversations, looking after money to help wlth money management for those with care contracts from Adult Social Care IASC}. Partnership with ASC- making emergency referrals to ASC for vulnerable adults, providing contractual care support hours paid by ASC for certain people. Prison support- prison visits, letters, phone calls and aiding with release plans to Lighthouse brothers and sisters in prison. This year. one member of staff has overseen the strategic development and implementation of a Pastoral Pathway plan which aims to develop the pastoral care we offer. This has involved taking a lead role in embedding the pastoral plan into the value and visions of Lighthouse and its delivery, building a pastoral structure, training and developing tearn in the delivery of excellent pastoral care, chairing weekly team meetings with a focus on pastoral care and development, and, where appropriate, engaging with outside agencies. Key developments in this area have included: Working on a pastoral pathway database and process. Developing Lighthouse's policies regarding pastoral care. Quickly implementing a pastoral actions process in which the Lighthouse core team can respond to pastoral needs of the community. Alongside Jon and Katie, developing the outreach Lighthouse provides to areas of need in Leeds eg. Crypt houses, Joanna Project, home vi51t5 and reaching out to those who have drifted away from Lighthouse. Exploring how the Lighthouse core team can adjust their timetables to facilitate Specialist pastoral care.
Harbour continues to flourish as a place of safety and community, providing specialist support and pastoral care to the most vulnerable members of the community each Monday. When we surveyed Harbour regulars, every respondent without exception described it as being "very welcoming" and they all said that it gives them a good routine. Some Harbour brothers and sisters have even cooked meals for the group. which has been a blessing both to them and to the wider group. On Sundays about 60-70 people receive a hot meal served in the Crypt by Lighthouse after our Sunday Service. 3. Provides opportunities to serve Lighthouse offers opportunities to serve the marginalised and to grow as leaders. In the past, two former staff members have gone on to ordination training and another current staff member will be leaving to go to ordination training in 2023. In June, staff member Jonah left Lighthouse employment in order to study theology at St Hild, with a view to moving into prison ministry in the future. One of our Lighthouse interns said.. 'Thonk you so much for everything this yearl Thonk youfor welcoming me into this wonderful community from day one, for supporting me and building me up a5 a leoder, for helping me to grow in myfaith ond teaching me what sacrificial love really looks like. I've learnt so much from all your wisdom and am so humbled by the way you love and seNe others. The experiences I've had this year have shaped me as o person and hove changed the woy I see life. God bless you all." 4. A Training Hub Lighthouse acts as a training hub for other Churches within the Diocese and beyond who are seeking to serve those on the margins of society. It offers placements for ordinands, curates and others as well as training courses. Due to the pandemic the courses moved online although the intention is to resume some in person courses in the future. Various individuals and groups have attended Lighthouse in 2022,. these include.. - Two ordinands on placement from St Hild. Visits from an established charity and housing provider IHappy Days, Halifax and Dewsburyl. They are looking to launch a church for vulnerable adults which includes Christian Day Centres. A delegation of senior clerEY and missional leaders from Hanover who were visiting various projects in the diocese of Leeds. Jon spent a day with several of them exploring 'Church for the Margins, A larger group joined us for our Sunday service and were visibly moved by what they encountered. One church pastor who visited Lighthouse this year commented: "Lighthouse seems to be a beautifully flat, community. You are releosing & equipping leaders brilliantly, which is wonderful to seel And yet, the posture of leadership that you have cultivated is not one in which the team ore 'above' those you serve. Indeed, itfelt like you octively wonted to learnfrom, hearfrom, ond celebrate with, those you Serve. It was beautifull (It is unusual to observe leadership thot does not adopt client/provider posture - i.e. we deliver the goods or servicesfor people). Instead, the people you 5eNe ore olso people to learn from and walk with.
In our UK evongelical/chorismaticscene we orefortunote that there ore quite o number of lorge/resource/flagship churches doing brilliant things across our cities. We prayfor many more! And yet, if I'm honest, I don't think I've actually see anything like Lighthouse before. It was genuinely moving to see 5u¢h o g05pel centred, kingdom oriented, spirit-filled expre55ion offvith like that. It's a real testimony to your leadership, olong with others no doubt. In my experience, it is G hard battle to prevent n11s5ion drift awayfrom Jesus, the gospel and an integrated kingdom focus. And yet. you seem to be doing it wonderfullyl I hope and pray that both St George's and Lighthouse continue to thrive. I think if you do, my sense is thut you will have a growing role Gs u massive inspirationfor mony ocross the notion und beyond." Training courses - Jon and Katie led a training session for Lantern la ministry for the marginalised in Headingleyl on behaviour Management. In addition to thi5 Lighthouse staff have also helped to train and support staff in local churehes based outside the city centre who wish to support marginali5ed people in their locality. In September, Jon led a residential retreat for the Diocese of Birmingham's Urban Estates Network. 'Mission, Theology and Ministry for the Margins,. As a training hub Lighthouse aims to provide a model of engagement and ministry that could be replicated elsewhere. In September 2019 in partnership with Leeds School of Theology Lighthouse launched o 10 session course entitled 'Mission, Theology and Ministry for the Margins,. The course is now an established part of the ministry of Lighthouse, operating with 'live' online se55ions complemented with directed reading and study modules. It regularly attracts upwards of 25 attendee5 each academic year, and feedback from course alumni is overwhelmingly positive about how it has eqLtipped them to better serve marginalised people in their own communities. One student said. he Gourse 15 so enlightenlng and honest. A perfect mix of teoching/theology and practical. l always leove feeling inspired and wonting to apply whut I huve learnt." In the last two years, the course has helped inform and inspire the formation of multiple Lighthouse-like ommunities in other areas, ineluding Safe Harbour in Ipswich, and Lantern in Headingley, North Leeds. 5. Serving the City Lighthouse seNes the city by hosting the 'Homeless Charterf, meeting. This is a forum that brings together the diverse range agencies that seek to support the homeless in the city. These include those with lived experience of homelessness, grass roots groups, the council, cornmissioned services and charities, as well as churches and those frorn other faith communities. Through thi5, the city of Leeds is becorning increasingly intereonneeted in order to tackle homelessness more effectively. Our engagement with the Homele55 Charter means we are part of the conversation to change policies and procedures relevant to the homeless. As part of our service to the city through the Homeless Charter, Lighthouse has begun hosting a regular series of "listening circle5" facilitating conversations between vulnerable adults and those who work for the councll and are involved in formin8 and shaping policies around homelessness and service access. The first of these has been overwhelmingly positive and indicates the good reputation we have developed in the city, and the culture of respect we have cultivated in our ¢ommunity.
io Finances We are fortunate to have a trustee who is a professionally qualified accountant as our treasurer. We have no funds materially in deficit and the trustees are satisfied that the charity is a going concern. We operate our finances Wlthin a Financial Contro15 Policy overseen by the treasurer. Incorne In 2022 the Charity continued to receive financial support from St George's Church1£20,000}, and St George's Crypt1£20,0001 as well as smaller donations from other organisations totalling circa £2,000. Approximately £28,000 was received from individual supporters comprising regular contributions as well as generous one-off donations. We also received grants in 2022 totalling £34,540, comprising: Unrestrlcted grant Income Matthews Wright50n CharityTrust £600 Li2 and Terry Bramall Foundation £5,000 Leeds Christian Cornmunity Trust £2,000 Total unrestrlcted grant Incorne recelved £7.600 Restrlcted grant Income Leed5 Community Foundation Strategie Resilience Fund received in April) £15,0001£30k over two years- £15k Howard Foundation- costs of WOW course £1,440 Dorcas Trust- costs of WOW course £1,000 Leeds Christian CommunityTrust- Household Support Fund £3,500 OCTF - for training £2.500 George A Moore Foundation- for Day Cent £1,500 Other restricted grant income £2,000 Total restrlcted grant Income recelved £26.940
li Through discussion with Adult Social Care IASCI, Lighthouse has been entrusted to provide some of the required care and sUPPOrt for a small number of clients. The funding received in 2022 from Leeds City Council of £43,08012021: £48,674) is identified in our accounts as a 'restricted' fund. Expenditure incurred to support these clients Isalary, rent, utilities, food allowance, carer 5UPPOrt etc.) are shown as being paid from 'restricted' funding. To meet other indirect cost5 incurred by Lighthouse (for example administration, ad ho¢ staff support in response to a crisis etc.) any year end surplus of this funding is transferred to 'unrestricted' funds. ASC are in full agreement with this arrangement. Expenditure Our principle spend of ¢irca £98.000 for staff salaries IS to provide the high level of one-to-one pastoral support that enables us to connect effectively with those on the margins of society and build a supportive community. In addition, circa £44,000 was spent to provide materials for sessions or direct support to Individuals through, for example, covering travel eosts or giving emergèncy funding. Reserves The Trustees have felt it prudent to have a policy whereby the unrestricted funds held by the Charity should be approximately 6 months of runnin8 Costs which equates to approximately £80k. At 31 December 2022 the unrestricted funds of the Charity stood at e. £99k. The reserves policy will be reviewed annually. Note: The charlty has no guarantees or debts outstanding. Charity and Trustee Detsils Charity name: Registered charity number.. Charity's principal address: Lighthouse (West York5hirel 1164239 St George's Church Great George Strèet Leeds LS13BR Type of governing document How the charity is constituted Trustee selection methods Constitution Charitable Incorporated Organisation Appointed by agreement of the trustees The trustees approved a new Constitution on 03 July 2023. This now anticipate5 the nomination of up to three trustees by St George's Church (registered charity no. 11317981 and up to two trustees by St George's Crypt (registered charity rso. 11444741
12 Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity N. Bishop A. Bi55et H. Bown-8rownridge J. Cain Treasurer Appointed June 2022 Appointed October 2022 Resigned October 2022 Resigned May 2023 Resigned May 2023 Chair Chair P. Gillions P. Rhodes L. Woolf A. Wilcock P. Wilcock C. Wilson J. Woodhead Appointed September 2023 Appointed March 2022 Appointed September 2023 Independent Examiner: L. Groenewald FC4 24 Regent Terrace. Leeds. LS6 INP Names of seniorstaff members: Revd Jonathan Swales Katie Boyes Team Leader Senior Pastor Trustee Matters The charity was registered as a CIO on 03 November 2015. The charity trustees undertake to make available to each new charity trustee, on or before their first appointment copies of or access to.. lal The current version of the constitution. Ibl The CIO'S latest Trustees, Annual Report and statement of accounts. Icl The Charity Comrnission's guidance of the role of the trustee. Idl The trustee declaration of being a 'fit and properf person document. lel The Lighthouse Handbook. The charity 15 aware of the guidance on dlversity and Inclusion and is a¢tively seeking to expand the board of trustees. The trustees with specific roles are: Nick 8ishop120161- Speciallst knowledge of mental health, addiction and Adult Soeial care, also Chair of CryptTrustees Pauline Rhode5120171- Safeguarding Chris Wi1son12022)- Safeguarding from September 2023 Revd Jonathan Cain120221- Staff wellbeing, & Chair of Trustees Andy Bisset120211- Treasurer The Revd Jon Swales (Lighthouse Team Leaderl and Senior Pastor Katie Boyes continue to attend trustees, meetings to inform discussions, but do not have voting rights.
13 Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees.. Signatures Full names Jonathan Cain Nick Bishop Chair of Trustees Trustee Date 16 06h Z£
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIAND AND WALES Llghthou5e West Yorkshlre Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from To 01Jan-72 31-Dec-22 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to th• nÈare$i to Ihe ne8rèst£ to Ihe neare¥t£ to nearest£ to the neare5t£ A1 Re¢elpts DOM4TIONS GRANTS 69.661 7.600 69,561 34,640 78,296 30,110 26,94D LE£OS CITY COUNCIL cofhmcr ro PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS GIFT AID CL41M COURSE FÉE INCOME OTHEf¢ INC<)M& 43,OBO 43,080 48,674 7.608 4.412 4N12 B.347 107 I,2 Su tota ross inGomè AR) 167.167 A2 Ass•t and Invèstmènt salès, Isee tsblel. Sub total 89,235 77,922 167,1S7 165,$34 A3 Payments SALARIES PASTORALCARE EXPEMThTURE RESOURCES STAFF SUPERWSKIN. TRWNING AND WELFARE FUND PAISING OTHER 49.328 t.929 2.1JT 48.846 30,619 98,174 37,548 2.316 92A63 33.34S 3.807 4,286 28 3,731 4,386 28 3.731 8.709 438 6.073 Sub total 86,535 79.643 146,182 144M25 A4 A5Sèt and invèstment purchases, see tabFe Sub totsl 66,539 79.643 146,182 144.826 Net of receipts/fpaymentsJ AS Transfer5 befvleen funds A6 Cash fund5 last year end Cash funds thls year end 22,696 1,721 20.976 20,709 77.119 99,815 12,938 11,217 50,067 111.033 69,348 90,087 CCKX R1 arents ISSI 1511012023
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlcted funds to nearest£ Restrlcted funds to nè4te$t£ En(lowment tunds Categories Details to nearest£ B1 Cash funds 99,815 11,2t7 Total cash fund gP,815 11,217 14wee rErtyS?ThY •X<wrt<sii Unrestrlcted funds Re51ri¢ted funds to nearest£ Endowrnent funds t)etai1s to nearet£ trj nethre$t£ Futsl to hKh a81et befon Details CotlopO¢ffi411 Currentvalu• liDn41 Futwl towhich asset belon Details CotlvptiDnall cur[entvue tional B4 Assets retainÈd for the ¢harity'5 1)wn use Fund to whlch relatss knountdue Det3ils hen due B5 Liabilities Slgned by one on behaWof all the trustees Date of rov8J Signature Print Name Ji IL. 19.17 CCKX R2 acwjnts ISSI 15110r20r8
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above Responsibilities and charitable incorporated organisation (“the charity”) for the year ended 31 basis of report December 2022.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
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.
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Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.
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.
Lydia Groenewald D 18 October 2023 a Signed: t e : Name: Lydia Groenewald FCA
Address: 24 Regent Terrace, Leeds, LS6 1NP
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