The Light Christian School
Charity Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 August 2025
Charity Information
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Charity Name: The Light Christian School
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Charity Number: 1205811
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Charity Type: Charitable Incorporated Organisation
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Date of Constitution: 29 August 2023
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Principal Office: Suite 1, Queensgate Centre, Orsett Road, Grays. RM17 5DF
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Trustees During the Year:
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Niyi Olujobi
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Afolabi Joseph
Structure, Governance and Management
The Light Christian School is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), governed by a Foundation Constitution. The trustees are also the only voting members of the CIO and are responsible for all aspects of its strategic leadership and legal compliance.
Governance and Trustee Recruitment
This year, we have strengthened our Board by recruiting additional governors, each bringing significant experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, and school governance. Their expertise in policy, safeguarding, school curriculum, and Christian schooling
has provided essential guidance during our development phase. All governors share a commitment to our biblical vision and serve voluntarily.
Any new trustees will receive an induction that includes the charity’s constitution, safeguarding policies, a copy of this annual report, and key operational plans.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objective
The principal aim of The Light Christian School is the enhancement of children’s academic and spiritual development through a biblical worldview. Our purpose is to provide a Christ-centred education primarily to children of statutory school age and to serve families who seek a faith-based, academically rigorous schooling option.
Public Benefit
The trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Our work to establish a Christian school has been rooted in providing access to quality education with moral and spiritual formation for children and families in our community.
Achievements and Performance
The school opened on 3rd September 2025. The 2024–2025 year has been one of profound growth and preparation, during which we have accomplished a great deal to lay the foundations for a flourishing Christian school.
Raising Awareness and Community Engagement
We launched a sustained promotional campaign to share the vision of Christ-centred, classical Christian education. Key achievements include:
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Open mornings held for prospective parents, with encouraging turnout and strong community interest.
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A successful Ofsted pre-registration inspection, confirming that our policies, leadership, curriculum, and safeguarding structures meet regulatory standards.
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A growing social media presence, through which we have shared our message and updates with a wide audience. Our posts and video content have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers, generating national interest and support for the broader Christian education movement.
Recruitment and Training
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We recruited a committed team of teaching staff who align with our Christian ethos and share a passion for the classical Christian education model.
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We developed and began delivery of a tailored staff training programme, including safeguarding, classical pedagogy, curriculum implementation, and spiritual formation, to ensure teachers are well-equipped from day one.
Curriculum Development
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Significant investment was made into curriculum resources across all subjects. These include Christian worldview-integrated materials for core academic subjects, and carefully curated content for broader curriculum areas including Music, Art, French, and Drama.
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We have designed a curriculum that supports the formation of both heart and mind, combining academic rigour with faith-based character development.
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Alongside core subjects, we are launching a wider curriculum that nurtures creativity and cultural awareness through expressive arts and language learning.
Learning Resources and Environment
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Each classroom has been equipped with its own age-appropriate library, featuring a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, and Christian literature. These classroom libraries are part of our commitment to cultivating a love of reading and enabling pupils to encounter uplifting, truth-rooted stories.
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Our classrooms and shared areas have undergone extensive refurbishment, ensuring that the learning environment is safe, inspiring, and welcoming to every child. From flooring and lighting to classroom furniture and resource storage, every detail has been thoughtfully planned and executed.
Play and Outdoor Provision
- As we do not have a dedicated playground on site, we have developed a robust safeguarding strategy for the use of a nearby park for break times and outdoor learning. This includes risk assessments, trained supervision procedures, and strong links with the local community to ensure pupil wellbeing. We have engaged with child protection and safeguarding officers to ensure our risk assessments and procedures are of the highest standard.
Financial Review
There was no revenue into the charity account between the financial period start date 20/11/2023 to 30/08/2024.
Since 30/08/24, our financial activity has focused on establishing the school's infrastructure and funding the preparatory work necessary to launch successfully. For the year ended 30 August 2025, total receipts amounted to £17,367, and total payments were £14,538, resulting in a net increase of £2,829. Our cash funds at the year-end stand at £3,122 (up from £293 at the start of the period).
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Income Sources:
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Total receipts of £17,367 were recorded, primarily composed of one-off and monthly donations from individuals, families, and churches. Key categories included Donations and legacies (£11,297), Other income (£4,305), Charitable activities (£1,565), and Investments (£200).
● Expenditure Highlights:
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Total payments for the year were £14,538. The expenditure focused on preparatory work for the launch, including:
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Property, Rent & Capital Setup: £10,612 (This includes costs for classroom refurbishment and resources)
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Operational & Educational Supplies: £2,467 (This includes curriculum development and printed materials)
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Governance, Support & Fees: £1,414 (This includes compliance, legal, and inspection readiness costs)
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Other (Residual alignment): £45
All spending has been in direct alignment with our stated charitable aims.
Reserves Policy
As the school is still in its pre-operational phase, the trustees have prioritised investment in essential infrastructure and resources. We aim to establish a reserves policy by the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, once we have a clear picture of recurring income and operating costs.
Plans for the Future
In the upcoming year, our plans include:
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A successful first year of school operation starting September 2025.
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Ongoing training, mentorship, and evaluation of staff.
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Developing school culture rooted in faith, love, and excellence.
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Continuing to grow our online and in-person community of supporters and donors.
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Exploring long-term capital fundraising to purchase or develop a permanent playground and extended facilities.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved this report and have authorised the undersigned to sign it on their behalf.
Signed: Afolabi Joseph Date: 26/05/2026
No (if any) 1205811
THE LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period 31/08/2024 30/08/2025 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Endowment Restricted funds Total funds Last year funds funds to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
| A1 Receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Donations and legacies | - | 11,297- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 11,297- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Charitable activities | - | 1,565- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 1,565- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Investments | - | 200- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 200- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Other (Gross income) | - | 4,305- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 4,305- | - | -- | ||||||||||
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| - | 17,367- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 17,367- | - | -- | |||||||||||
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| **Total receipts ** | - | 17,367- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 17,367- | - | -- |
| **Total receipts ** | - | 17,367- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 17,367- | - | -- | ||||||||||
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| A3 Payments | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operational & Educational Supplies | - | 2,467- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 2,467- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Property, Rent & Capital Setup | - | 10,612- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 10,612- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Governance, Support & Fees | - | 1,414- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 1,414- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| Other (Residual alignment) | - | 45- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 45- | - | -- |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
5/26/2026
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| **Sub total ** | - | 14,538- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 14,538- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| A4 Asset and investment | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| **Total payments ** | - | 14,538- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 14,538- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | - | 2,829- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 2,829- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | - | 293- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 293- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | - | 3,122- | - | -- | - | -- | - | 3,122- | - | -- | ||||||||||
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Unrestricted | Restricted funds | Restricted funds | Endowment | |||||||||||||
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| Categories | Details | funds | funds | |||||||||||||
| to nearest £ | to nearest £ | to nearest £ | ||||||||||||||
| B1 | Cash | funds | HSBC Business Current Account | - | 3,122- | - | -- | - | -- | |||||||
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| Total cash funds | - | 3,122- | - | -- | - | -- | ||||||||||
| (agree balances with receipts and payments account (s)) |
OK | OK | OK | |||||||||||||
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
5/26/2026
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| School Flooring (M and S Carpets) | Unrestricted | - 6,500- |
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| Reception Panels & Framing Setup | Unrestricted | - 750- |
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| Smart Board Installation | Unrestricted | - 500- |
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
5/26/2026
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| Details None / Regular monthly processing fees settled Signature |
Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- Print Name Afolabi Joseph |
When due (optional) |
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| Afolabi Joseph | 26/05/2026 | |
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
CCXX R4 accounts (SS)
5/26/2026
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