## Trustees Annual Return Laura’s Light 2024 Charity Number: 1197969 1 ## Trustees Annual Return 2024 Charity Name: Laura’s Light Charity Number: 1197969 Reporting Period: 02/04/2023 to 01/04/2024 Trustee Report Prepared By : Joe Robson, Danny Robson, Barbara Robson, Georgina Bach. Contact Information: LaurasLightFundraising@gmail.com Objectives and 01 Activities ## 01: Objectives and Activities Achievements and 02 Performance. ## 03 Financial Review. ## Mission Statement: Laura’s Light is committed to supporting individuals affected by mental illness through financial assistance, guidance, education, and rehabilitation services. Our goal is to raise awareness about mental health issues, promote public education, and fund initiatives that provide essential care and support to those in need. We aim to empower both individuals and communities by advancing mental health awareness and facilitating access to crucial resources for recovery and well-being. ## Main Activities: Laura’s Light participated in the London Landmarks Half Marathon, a significant milestone as our first event of this kind. The marathon was a great success, raising essential funds for mental health initiatives and increasing awareness of our mission. Funds raised will help us advance our work in supporting individuals affected by mental health challenges. ## Public Benefit: The funds raised through the London Landmarks Half Marathon will directly support programs that assist individuals affected by mental health challenges, including access to care, education, and rehabilitation services. Additionally, some funds will enable Laura’s Light to participate in similar events in the future, helping us achieve our long-term fundraising goals. By raising awareness and reducing stigma, this activity aligns with our commitment to delivering meaningful public benefit . 2 ## 02: Achievements and Performance Fundraising: Over the course of the year, Laura’s Light raised more than £17,000 , with a significant portion coming from the London Landmarks Half Marathon . We also received generous support from individuals and businesses, including a local beauty company that contributed through their own fundraising efforts. These combined efforts have enabled us to directly fund mental health initiatives and set the foundation for future fundraising events, ensuring continued support for those in need. Additionally, some funds will be allocated to future fundraising events to sustain and expand our impact. Impact and Success Stories: - Repeat support to charities that we have worked with previously. - Provided financial assistance to a collaborative partnership between a local café and Mental health organisation which facilitates weekly mental health sessions for the local community. - Partnered with a local beauty company to raise awareness, demonstrating how small businesses can make a significant impact on mental health causes. - A participant from the Half Marathon reflected: “Being part of Laura’s Light gave me a purpose, knowing my efforts were helping others on their mental health journey.” Key Metrics: - Events Held: 1 major event (London Landmarks Half Marathon) - Funds Raised: £17,325, . - Community Reach: Engaged over 50 people through awareness efforts, with 714 individual donations across our campaigns. ## 03. Financial Review - Income: Total income for the year was [amount], derived from: - Donations: £17,025 - `o` Sales of products: £300 - Expenditure: Total expenditure for the year was £5,616, which was primarily used for: - Event Funding: £2,590 - Products to sell: £450 - Support to Mental Health Charities: £2,500 3 ## 04: Governance ## Board of Trustees: The trustees overseeing the charity’s operations are: - Joe Robson (Chair) - Georgina Bach - Daniel Robson - Barbara Robson ## Trustee Responsibilities: Trustees are responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, managing finances, and ensuring that the charity’s objectives are met. ## Trustee Terms: Trustees serve a term of 3 years and may be re-elected as per the charity’s governing documents. ## 05. Future Plans In the coming year, Laura’s Light is excited to participate again in the TCTS London Marathon and London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025, continuing to raise awareness and funds through these events. We also plan to organise one of our own fundraising events, which will help us engage directly with our supporters and build a stronger community. Additionally, we aim to foster closer relationships with the mental health organisations we financially support, with more face-to-face meetings to explore where we can offer further assistance. ## 06. Statement of Responsibilities - Trustees' Responsibilities: - The trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements are a true and fair representation of the charity’s activities. Trustees are committed to ensuring proper governance and compliance with the Charity Commission’s requirements. - Signed: - Joe Robson, Chair - 31/01/2024 4 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to noare$t£ Restrictèd fLEnds to nearest £ Endowment funds to noawsi £ Categorles Delalls 81 Cash funds 8ank 11,709 Total cash funds 11,709 (agree bal&nce$vllh 18¢rytsand waymen19 accounllsll ( Il< Unrestrlcted funds to n¢0rps¢ £ Restrlct8d funds Endowmènt funds to nearest£ Detalls to near88t£ B2 Other mangtsry assets Fund to whlch assèt belo Detalls Cost loptlonal) Currfrnt value Ilonal B3 Investment assets Fund towhlch as80t ￿10 Currontvalue Dètalls C05t lopttonall B4 Assets retained for the Charity's own use Fund to whlch ralat•5 Amount duB tlonal When du8 t10￿41 Detalls B5 Llabilitles Signed by one ortsvo trustees on behalf ol all the tIU51Eas Signature Print N8me Dale of rov31 SOE BoG(oNI o(/0S/t&25 CCXX R2 8ccounis ISSI CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For tho perlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unreslrlcted funds Restricted funds tts thB nearest £ Endowment funds Total funds La8t year to the neambt to the n8ar8St £ to the ngarest£ to th8 noaro8t É A1 Re¢elpts Donations Bank Loyalty Reward 17.323 2.17 17,323 ross Income or AR) 17,325 17,325 A2 Asset and Investment sales, (see table). 17,325 A3Pa ments Fundraising and Marketing Gransi atsd Donation$ Operational and Admlnislrali¥8 Cosls 2,988 2,500 128 2,98ft 2,600 t28 Sub total 5.816 5,016 A4 Ass&t and Investment urchases see table Sub total Totalpaymonts 6,616 5,616 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 11,709 11,709 11,709 11,709 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0610312025