2022-10-31-accounts

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 FOR

LIGHTHOUSE SHELSWELL

Registered charity in England & Wales with registration no: 1187651

Registered charity in England & Wales. No: 1187651 Bridge House, Great Missenden Buckinghamshire, HP16 9AZ

Contents:

Section 1: Structure, Governance & Management Section 2: Objectives & Activities Section 3: Achievements & Performance Section 5: Declaration

Registered address:

Bridge House, Station Approach Great Missenden Bucks HP16 9AZ

Trustees:

Rev Alice Goodall - Chair Veronica Barnes Flora Skinner Helen Willis

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022

Section 1: Structure, Governance & Management

Governing document

Lighthouse Shelswell was registered as a foundation CIO on 29 January 2020, charity number 1159079.The members of the charity are its trustees and membership cannot be transferred to anyone else. Therefore, only the trustees are able to vote on any matter relating to the charity.

Appointment of trustees

As set out in the CIO Foundation Document, trustees are appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. The chair of trustees is nominated by the trustees and may at any point revoke such appointment. When considering the appointment of trustees, the board has regard to the requirement for any specialist skills needed for the effective administration of the charity.

Trustee induction

As a small charity new trustees are well aware of our objectives and the work we undertake. As such, the induction of new trustees is minimal. New trustees receive a copy of the current version of the Foundation Document, a copy of the most recent Trustees’ Annual Report and statement of accounts, and the Charity Commission’s ‘Charity Trustee Welcome Pack’ and ‘The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (CC3)’ guide.

Organisation

The board of trustees, which can have up to eight members, administers the charity, with responsibilities for different areas. The board meets at least three times a year, in accordance with the Foundation Document.

A management committee, members of which are approved by the trustees at an annual meeting, is appointed by the trustees to manage the organisation of the Lighthouse Shelswell event.

All trustees, and members of committees, give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity.

Section 2: Objective & Activities

Lighthouse Shelswell has been set up to:

• promote the Christian faith primarily in children and young people by initiating and supporting the organisation of nonresidential Christian holiday clubs, which are free of charge with all costs met from voluntary donations, fundraising events, grants and sponsorship.

• To do this in conjunction with Christian churches in their locality through the work of all denominations wishing to participate.

In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, including the guidance ‘Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’.

Lighthouse Shelswell provides a free children’s holiday club which is open to all irrespective of beliefs. It provides a great week of fun activities and teaching and strengthens relationships in the community with several churches working together.

Public benefit to children and young people

Our activities benefit children and young people by telling them about mainstream Christianity ecumenically, not from the perspective of a single denomination; and providing them with a safe, fun environment for activities such as craft, sport, drama and games. It also gives them an experience of being in a Christian environment.

Public benefit to their parents

Our activities provide safe, well run Christian events, which are open to children of all faiths and none. These facilities are provided free of charge.

Public benefit to teenagers

Our activities allow teenagers to develop their caring skills for younger children under the supervision of adults, allowing them to gain experience, and through helping to facilitate Christian teaching, they are able to further their understanding of Christianity.

Section 3: Achievements & Performance

Chairman’s Report for 2022

1. The Lighthouse Trustees met four times via Zoom, together with others involved in the management committee, in the months leading up to the holiday week. In addition everyone attended a volunteers training session held on Sunday 26[th] June 2022, or watched a recording of this, and two representatives met with the head of Finmere school for an orientation session on 14[th] July.

2. Lighthouse Shelswell was held from Monday 25[th] July – Friday 29[th] July 2022 at Finmere Church of England Primary School.

3. The event was attended by 46 children in all: thirteen 4 – 6 year olds, nineteen 7 – 8 year olds and fourteen 9 – 10 plus year olds.

4. The week was planned and facilitated by an excellent team of volunteers, 13 adults and 5 teenagers.

5. Everyone met together for Main Stage at the start and finish of the day. Otherwise activities were offered within the three age groups.

6. We largely follow the structure offered by Lighthouse Central, which seemed to work well. The material provided by Lighthouse Central was agreed to be excellent.

7. Informal feedback from the week was very positive, most children and volunteers saying that they would want to come again the following year.

8. Next year’s Lighthouse will run from Monday 24[th] – Friday 28[th] July 2023.

Section 4: Financial Review

Principal Funding Sources

The principal funding source for the Trust are donations from the beneficiaries of the Trust. Donations from individuals, trusts and the local deanery will also be sources of funding

Annual Accounts

For the year ending 30 September 2022

During the year a Lloyds bank account was successfully set up. To date this does not include Internet banking. The remaining monies held in the Shelswell Benefice Bank Account as a ring-fenced account were transferred over.

During the early part of 2022, three business donations were secured, providing a total of £2900. This alone provided a very

sound financial position for the 2022 event. Parental contributions and associated Gift Aid for 2022 year totalled £1567.80.

A total of £917.08 was spent on resources, insurance and Lighthouse Central Services. Cost of using the school premises has not yet been received.

The current balance stands at £4032.33.

Bank : Lloyds

30 Market Place

Brackley

Total Receipts £4949.41 Total Payments £917.08 Current balance £4032.33

Section 5: Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved this trustees’ report.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Full name: Alice Goodall

Position: Chair____ Date: 07/11/2022

Alice Goodall 13.10.2022