Charity registration number: 1180319
Lighthouse Church, Anglesey (Capel Goleudy Mon) A Charitable Incorporated Organisation
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
https://www.lighthousechurchanglesey.org/
https://www.capelgoleudymon.org/
Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 7 |
| Independent examiner's report | 8 |
| Statement of financial activities | 9 |
| Balance sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 11 - 15 |
Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Trustees: Charity number: Charity Address: Charity Website: Independent Examiners: Bankers: |
J Gowers-Cromie (Chair) G Boyer P Morton S Percival 1180319 Carreg Dwr Paradwys Bodorgan LL62 5PB https://www.lighthousechurchanglesey.org/ (English) https://www.capelgoleudymon.org/ (Welsh) Lifestyles Accountancy Limited 39 Kirklees Road Southport PR8 4RB HSBC 2 High Street Llangefni LL77 7LU |
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
TRUSTEES' REPORT
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements follow the requirements of the revised Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102) (second edition - October 2019) – 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).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Lighthouse Church is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation which was registered on 15 October 2018. It is governed by its Constitution dated 4 December 2017 which is based on the Charity Commission's model governing document for foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisations.
Lighthouse Church is part of the Pioneer UK Network of churches and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance. Lighthouse church currently meets at Llangefni Town Hall, Bulkeley Square, Llangefni LL77 7LR.
During the year the trustees agreed to extend the year end from 31 August to 31 December, simply to match the year end accounts to the internal budgetting process.
Recruitment and appointment of the trustees
The board seeks to achieve a balance of skills and experience amongst the trustees. In order to maintain this, the board reviews its skill and experience mix each year and seeks to recruit new trustees as and when necessary.
There must be at least 3 charity trustees serving at any one time and the maximum number of trustees is 12.
In accordance with the Constitution, apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
Trustee induction and training
To support trustees existing competencies, we refer them to web based training materials appropriate to their role. The trustee team have worked well together during the year meeting approximately every other month. In the coming years we would anticipate adding to the team and specifically looking for people from Anglesey to join the board.
Ongoing training is provided by the board of trustees as and when the need arises.
Risk management
All major insurable risks are subject to normal churches and employers insurance. Annual reviews of risk, such as safeguarding, health and safety are undertaken by the trustees in conjunction with employees and volunteers.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objects of the charity
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
The purpose of the charity is to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the essential doctrine and articles of belief of the Pioneer network of churches.
The objects of Lighthouse Church Anglesey are stated in the constitution dated 4 December 2017 and summarised is:
"The proclamation and furtherance of the christian gospel and the preaching and teaching of the word of God in accordance with the essential doctrine and articles of belief of the Pioneer network of churches."
The vision of Lighthouse Church, Anglesey is:
Following Jesus, Building Community and Loving Anglesey.
The values of Lighthouse Church, Anglesey are that:
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1) We are a Pioneering Community (Rural church planting, Challenging tradition, Bilingual, Young/female leaders);
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2) We are an Honouring Community (To God through worship and prayer, To each other through welcoming, serving one another and valuing highest forms of communication and being a catalyst for unity on Anglesey and beyond); and
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3) We are a Discipling Community (Valuing accountability, growth and transformation. Encouraging participation not consumption. Seeking a lifestyle of worship and hearing from God and living a missional lifestyle).
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Church attendance
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= There were approximately 120 people (84 adults and 36 children) part of Lighthouse church community on 31 December 2025;
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= About 67% of adults are engaged in a Small Group; and
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= Approximately 65% of adults volunteer time to serve on a team.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
Following Jesus
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= Gathered physically each Sunday for teaching, worship and community. Average attendance at Lighthouse Sunday gatherings was 83;
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= 7 people made the decision to follow Jesus by getting baptised;
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= Main teaching has been on Prayer, the gospel of John (chapters 11-12), One Another theme in the New Testament and the character of God exploring the Trinity and Exodus 34:6-7. A variety of thematic and expository style teaching from both the Old and New Testament;
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= Vision Sunday and Giving Sunday January 2025 saw ~£8,000 one off gifts and additional standing orders (~ £18,000 increase incoming that FY). With further gifts coming in through the year leading to a complete closure of the £33,000 ‘Faith Gap’ (budget deficit) by the end of the year;
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= Weekly prayer zoom continues as a place for intercession, praying over the Church Community, the island, Wales and global issues;
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= 8 guests on the Alpha Course;
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= Leadership team members attended the Pioneer Leaders Conference, New Wine Cymru conference, Llanw and various Cant i Gymru events;
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= We organised and led Goleudy Weekend Away at Quinta, Shropshire, taking over 80 adults and children away for a time of teaching, worship and community building with external speakers Lydia and Gareth Power;
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= Held a ‘Rooted Day’, a day for the whole community to come together for worship, teaching and time together;
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= A number of worship and prayer nights organised and led;
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= Lighthouse Church joined the 24-7 Prayer Global Prayer week, organising several different ways for people to engage in prayer;
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= Lighthouse Church hosted 2 Codi Mawl evenings, a bilingual, Churches Together worship event between churches in Bangor, Caernarfon and Anglesey;
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= Kids Church has grown and multiplied into 3 groups (Fflam, Ignite and Sparc creche), several new volunteers safely recruited and trained to lead these groups on Sunday mornings; and
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= 16 adults and children attended the Wildfires Festival in the South of England.
Building Community
- = Staff team has grown in capacity and skill. Recruited a Kids and Youth Lead on 2 days a week to oversee the organisation of the growing Kids Work with plans to establish Youth work in 2026. Our administrator retired and we successfully recruited an Operations Manager on 2 days a week to improve organisational structure and systems to support current and future growth;
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Building Community (continued)
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= Small Groups continued to be key to life in Lighthouse with 5 active Small Groups creating space for people to grow in their faith, to be known and to be rooted;
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= Summer Socials organised over the Summer holidays to create regular points of intergenerational connection;
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= Our men and women ministries, Mon Men and Capel Go-Ladies hosted a variety of events to connect the generations to support and strengthen one another in their faith;
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= Recruited a communications lead on 0.5 a day a week to improve internal and external communications;
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= We organised and led ‘The Marriage Course’ to support and invest in healthy relationships. 5 couples attended and completed the course with very positive feedback;
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= Welcome meals were held 3 times in the year to welcome and connect new people to Lighthouse Church. Over 20 attended a Welcome meal in 2025;
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= Lighthouse Church was accepted as a member of Cytun, a national ecumenical organisation of churches in Wales;
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= New Safeguarding Policy was produced, and 23 staff and volunteers attended Safeguarding training facilitated by Pioneer Network’s Safeguarding Lead;
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= Annual thank you meal was organised to thank and honour over 40 key volunteers; and
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= Leadership Team, Trustee Team and All Leaders teams met frequently throughout 2025 to bring leadership, oversight, accountability and governance to Lighthouse Church.
Loving Anglesey
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= We ran 1 Alpha Course in partnership with 4 other local Churches, including the Presbyterian Church of Wales, Methodist, Baptist and AOG Church to provide a space for people to learn, experience and ask questions about the Christian faith;
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= We delivered Little Beacons Baby and Toddler group every week during term time with an average attendance of 6 adults and 11 babies/toddlers, partnering with PIPYN (local project under BCUHB, supporting families across Anglesey to make healthy lifestyle choices), local Health visitor and Lactation Consultant to provide Early Years support;
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= We delivered 8 Make Lunch sessions during the school holidays, providing 308 healthy meals to local families providing a safe space where families enjoy nutritious meals, fun activities, and a sense of belonging;
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= Lighthouse Church provided practical and financial support for 12 disadvantaged children through partnership with Acts 435 and Cash for Kids, enabling over £500 worth of support to local families in need through providing support with bedding, food hampers and emergency car repairs (essential in our rural context);
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= As a Church we visited and prayed a prayer of blessing over every single town and village on the island through the Caru Mon 159 initiative;
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= Ran the Care for the Family ‘Left to their own Devices’ course in a local school for parents to help them think about healthily managing technology in the home around children;
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Loving Anglesey (continued)
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= Coffi Cymraeg provided support to over 20 Welsh learners, improving skills, confidence and encouraging community cohesion; and
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= Capel Go-Ladies and Mon Men organised several breakfasts over the year, providing opportunities for people to share their testimonies and invite those who are curious about the Christian faith to hear.
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who have served, given and helped make Lighthouse Church Anglesey effective in its vision to Follow Jesus, Build Community and Love Anglesey. Diolch!
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The major source of income for the charity continues to be from individual donations by members of the church congregation.
Reserves policy
The Charity’s policy on reserves is to generate and maintain a balance which is sufficient:
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= to preserve the financial viability of the Charity in the event that unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstance precipitate a short-term fall in its income; and
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= to enable the Charity, in the interests of meeting its objectives, to grow the activities it undertakes to maximise its impact on the benefit of the Anglesey community.
For these purposes the Charity trustees have agreed that they will endeavour to maintain reserves which would be sufficient to cover at least 3 months expenditure.
As at 31 December 2025, 3 months expenditure was calculated to be about £24,000 and the amount held in unrestricted reserves was £26,779. The trustees acknowledge that this level is currently appropriate since excess reserves are being designated with a view to plant other churches and purchase a building as a permanent base in the coming years. This is why a total of £65,000 remains designated as at the year end. The trustees continue to keep the balance held in reserves under review.
Remuneration of Trustees
All trustees act in a voluntary capacity and receive no remuneration or other material benefits from their services to the Charity.
Out-of-pocket expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred by trustees in promoting the purposes of the Charity are reimbursed at cost.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Financial review of the year
In the year to 31 December 2025 income of £127,998 was received (2024 - £89,285). Costs during the year totalled £128,256 (2024 - £68,508) which generated net expenditure throughout the year of £258 (2024 - £20,777 net income).
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
General plans
The charity will continue its operations throughout the year, with a view to further its objectives. The charity seeks to further the proclamation of the Christian Gospel and meet the practical needs of the community.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
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a. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
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b. observe the methods and principals in the Charities SORP;
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c. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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d. state whether applicable UK accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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e. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the board of trustees on 2 February 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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J Gowers-Cromie - trustee
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH, ANGLESEY
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
We report on the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 15.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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(ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
Our examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
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a) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- b) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Daniel Styles FCA (Independent examiner)
Dated: 2 March 2026
for and on behalf of Lifestyles Accountancy Limited
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME
Income from generated funds:
Voluntary income:
Donations and gifts 2 123,016 - 123,016 85,222
Grant income 2 - 4,887 4,887 4,063
Investment income 2 95 - 95 -
TOTAL INCOME 123,111 4,887 127,998 89,285
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities 3 123,269 4,887 128,156 68,408
Governance 4 100 - 100 100
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 123,369 4,887 128,256 68,508
NET (EXPENDITURE) / INCOME
FOR THE YEAR (258) - (258) 20,777
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Fund balances at 1 September 2024 92,037 92,037 71,260
Fund balances at 31 December 2025 91,779 - 91,779 92,037
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The notes on pages 11 - 15 form part of these financial statements.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Total Total
funds funds
2025 2024
Notes £ £
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 7 7,011 -
CURRENT ASSETS
Gift Aid tax owed 9,589 4,858
Cash at bank and in hand 77,116 88,038
86,705 92,896
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accruals 370 370
PAYE owed 1,567 489
1,937 859
NET CURRENT ASSETS 84,768 92,037
TOTAL NET ASSETS 91,779 92,037
FUNDS
Restricted funds 9 - -
Designated funds 65,000 65,000
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Unrestricted funds 26,779 27,037
TOTAL FUNDS 91,779 92,037
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Approved and signed on behalf of the board on 2 February 2026 by:
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J Gowers-Cromie - trustee
The notes on pages 11 - 15 form part of these financial statements.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a Basis of preparation
The financial statements follow the requirements of the revised Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102) (second edition - October 2019) – 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 Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
b Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are funds which 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.
Designated funds are funds which remain unrestricted but have been set aside for a particular future purpose by the trustees.
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 where relevant.
c Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services donated by volunteers.
d Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Fund raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating information in support of the charitable activities. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management costs. Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with the administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
e Fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and included at cost including and incidental expenses of acquisition.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2 VOLUNTARY INCOME
| Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ Donations and gifts: Standing orders 88,590 - 88,590 Sunday collections 9,045 - 9,045 Gift aid reclaimed 16,988 - 16,988 Other 8,393 - 8,393 Grant income: Grants received - 4,887 4,887 Investment income: Bank interest received 95 - 95 123,111 4,887 127,998 Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ Administration costs: Bank charges 959 - 959 Bookkeeping costs 2,395 - 2,395 Community and outreach - 3,153 3,153 Computer and software costs 2,776 - 2,776 Donations and gifts made 7,490 - 7,490 Insurance 624 - 624 Leadership development 12,379 - 12,379 Office and organisational costs 2,280 - 2,280 Motor expenses 1,730 - 1,730 Pastoral and small group costs 1,744 - 1,744 Staff salaries 65,318 1,734 67,052 Sunday costs 3,786 - 3,786 Travelling costs 142 - 142 Venue hire and storage rent 16,703 - 16,703 Other costs 2,443 - 2,443 Depreciation 2,500 - 2,500 123,269 4,887 125,656 COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES |
Total funds 2024 £ 55,142 6,951 11,242 11,887 4,063 - 89,285 Total funds 2024 £ 534 1,380 6,061 1,271 3,300 295 3,975 348 - 880 42,579 2,748 136 3,135 1,766 - 68,408 |
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3 COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
4 GOVERNANCE COSTS
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Independent examination 100 - 100 - 5 6 Total staff costs recognised in the year Wages and salaries Pension costs TRUSTEES REMUNERATION No trustee received any remuneration throughout the year. EMPLOYEES |
Total funds 2025 £ 100 100 2025 £ 66,252 800 67,052 |
Total funds 2024 £ 100 100 2024 £ 42,156 423 42,579 |
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No employees total employee benefits for the reporting period amounted to over £60,000 and the average monthly number of paid employees during the year was:
| Management and administration 7 Cost At 1 September 2024 Additions At 31 December 2025 Depreciation At 1 September 2024 Charge for the year At 31 December 2025 Net book value At 31 December 2025 At 31 August 2024 FIXED ASSETS |
Office Equipment £ - 1,471 1,471 - 490 490 981 - |
2025 Number 5 Motor Vehicles £ - 8,040 8,040 - 2,010 2,010 6,030 - |
2024 Number 5 Total £ - 9,511 9,511 - 2,500 2,500 7,011 - |
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
8 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Current assets Current liabilities 9 Acts 365 Co-Op Faith building works Mentor Mon Transforming Lives RESTRICTED FUNDS |
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2025 2025 2025 £ £ £ 86,705 - 86,705 (1,937) - (1,937) 84,768 - 84,768 Balance at Incoming Resources 1 Sep 24 Resources Expended £ £ £ - 195 (195) - 1,719 (1,719) - 480 (480) - 1,404 (1,404) - 1,089 (1,089) - 4,887 (4,887) |
Total funds 2024 £ 92,896 (859) 92,037 Balance at 31 Dec 25 £ - - - - - - |
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All restricted grants received as shown above are for the furtherance of the charitable activities of the charity and are to cover the cost of community activities as required by the individual grant funders.
10 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
| Balance at Incoming Resources 1 Sep 24 Resources Expended Transfers £ £ £ £ Designated funds Future building development 65,000 - - - Unrestricted funds 27,037 123,111 (123,369) - 92,037 123,111 (123,369) - |
Balance at 31 Dec 25 £ 65,000 26,779 91,779 |
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During the prior year the trustees agreed to designate a fund to save for a future building development project which would aim to secure a property from where the church can operate more freely.
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Lighthouse Church, Anglesey
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE 16-MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
11 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The trustees confirm that throughout the year there were no known related party transactions (2024 - none).
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