Trustees Annual Return Laura's Light 2025 Chaylty Ilwmber. 1197969 Trustees Annual Return 2025 Chaty Name: Laura's Light Charfty Number. 1197989 Reportlng Perfod: 0210412024 to 0110412025 Trustee Raport Prepared By: JoèAobson, D￿TrY Robson, Barbora RDb50n. &tyolna Bach. Conts¢t Informatlon. la￿rasLIghlFundr8Isln0@gmaII.CQtn Objectlves and Actlvitios 01 01: Objectives and Activities A¢hlovemont$ and Pèrforman¢o. Misslon Statemenr. 02 Laur8 s Lightis committed to supporting individuals affected by mental illness through financial assistance, guidance, education, and rehabililalion services. Our goal is to raise awareness about m8ntal health issues, promote public education, and fund initiatives that provide essential care and support to Ihose in need. We alm lo empower both individuals and communities by advancing mental health awareness and facilitating access to crucial resources for recovery and well-being. 03 Flnanclal Revlew. Maln Actlvhlès: L8ur3 s Lightparticipaled in the London Landmarks Ha Marathon, a significant milestone as our first event of this kind. The marathon was a great success, raising essential funds for mental health inilialives and increasing awareness of our mission. Funds raised will help us advan￿ our work in supporting individuals affected by mental health challenges. Publtc Ben8111: The funds raised through the London Landmarks Half Marathon will directly support programs that assisl individuals affected by mental health challenges, including access to Care, education, and rehabilitation services. Addilionally, some funds will enable Laura s Lightto participate in slmilar events in the future, helping us achieve our long-term ftjndraising goals. By raising awareness and reducing sligma. this activlly aligns with our commitment to delivering meaningful PLJblic benefii. 02: Achievements and Performance Fundralslng: Over the course of the year, Laura s Lightraised more than £22,368, with a significant portion coming from the London Landmarks Half Marathon. We also received generous support from individuals and businesses, including a Ioc81 beauty company thai contributed through their own fundraising efforts. These combined efforts have enabled us to directly fund mental heallh initiatives and set the foundation for future fundraising events. ensurlng continued support for those in need. Additionally, some funds will be allocatgd lo future fundraising events lo sustain and expand our impact. Impact and Success Storfes: Repeat support to charities Ih81 we have worked with previously. Provided financial assistance to a collaborative partnership between a local café and Mental healih orgar)Isation which facilitales weekly mental health sessions for the local community. Partnered with a local beauty company lo raise awareness, demonstrating how small businesses can make a significant impact on mental health causes. A particlpant from Ihe Half Marathon reflected.. °Beingpart ofL8ur8's Lightgaye me a purpose, knowing my efforts were helping others on Iheirment8lhealth/oumey.- Key Metrlcs: Events Held: 1 major event (London Landmarks Half Marathon) Funds Ralsed.. £22,368 Community Reach= Engaged over 50 people through awareness efforts, wilh 714 individual donations across our campaigns. 03. Flnanclal Review Income: Total income for the year was 22,368. derived from: Donations- £22,368 Expendliur8: Total expenditure for ihe year was £9,457, which was primarily used for: Event Funding.. £4,281.10 (Includlng £960 for events thai will not raise money in the 24125 financial year) Support to Menlal Health Charities.. £3,600 Adminlstratlon.. £1,575.90 04: Governance Board of Trustees: The Iruslees overseeing the charity's operations are.. Joe Robson (Chair) Daniel Robson Barbara Robson Georgina Bach Trustee Responslbllltl88: Trustees are responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, managing finances, and ensurlng Ih81 the charity's objectives are met. Trustee Térms: 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 excilod to participate again in the TCTS London Marathon and London Landm8rks Half Marathon 2025, continuing lo ralse awareness and funds through Ihese 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 lo foster closer relationships with the mental health organisalions we financially support, with more face-toryface meetings to explore where we can offer further assistance. The reason we didn't make bigger donations in this financial year is to enable us lo spend more on future fundraising for even bigger fundraising returns. We will also not be changing administrative process8s to lower cosls. 06. Ststement of Responsibilitles Trustees, Responsibililies: The trustees confirm that th8 annual report and financial slatemenls are a Irue and fair represenlalion of the charity's activities. Truslees are commitled lo ensuring proper governance and com liance with the Charity Commission's requirements. Slgned: Joe Robson. Chalr 3111012025 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENfjLANO ANO WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restiicled funds EndowMenÉ funds Total funds La8tyear to the nearest to th8 noarost£ tC+tho nearest £ 10 thg ngarest£ to the nearost £ Al Recelpts Donations Bank Loyally RÈward 22,368 0.08 22.36B ross income AR) 22,368 22,368 A2 Asset and Investment sales. Isee table}. Total recelpts 22,368 A3Pa mènts Fundraislng and Markeisng Grants ¥nd Don81ion3 Operational and Admini$iraiive Costs 4,281 3,600 1,575 4,281 3,600 1,575 Sub total 9,457 9.457 A4 Asset and Investment urchases see tablè Sub total 9,4S7 9.467 Net of re¢elpts/(payments) AS Transfers b&tween funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls yearend 12,912 12,912 12,912 12,912 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0210712025 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n04re5t £ Re$trlcted funds to ne8ra8t£ Endowment funds to noar¢$l £ Categories Detalls B1 Cash funds Baftk 12,912 Total cash funds 12,912 lagree b91wce5V￿lh rewpts and pasT[￿niS rAoMtlsll l IK Unrestrlcted funds to n?a¥eBt £ Restrlcted funds Endowment funds tts n¢ar¢$t £ DetaS1s to neare&t £ FLFnd to whkh assel bolon Curfont valu8 Ional Delalls C08t loptlonall Fund to whkh S8et belon Details Cost loptlonall Current value B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlGh rolates Amount due Whèn due tional Deta51s BS Liabilitios SkJned by one or twts tiustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Dale of roval @goiJ CCXX R2 accounts ISSI