REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1206968
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
for
Lumiere
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Lumiere
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 5 | ||
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 | to | 8 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
Lumiere
Report of the Trustees for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Lumiere Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that provides inclusive soft play and sensory experiences for children and families with additional needs and disabilities. The charity's purpose is to reduce isolation, promote wellbeing, and create a sense of belonging for every family.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning activities and setting priorities.
Vision
Our vision is to create a world where every child and family, regardless of ability or circumstance, feels seen, supported and celebrated. Lumiere exists to bring light to those often overlooked building spaces filled with calm, connection and joy, where inclusion isn't an afterthought but the very heart of everything we do.
Mission
At Lumiere, our mission is to support children and families with additional needs and disabilities by creating safe, inclusive spaces where they can play, connect, and truly belong. We exist to bring light to those often overlooked, building environments filled with calm, creativity and joy where every child and parent feels valued, supported, and free to be themselves. Through compassion, community and awareness, we're working to remove barriers and inspire a brighter, more inclusive world for all.
Aims
Lumiere aims to create inclusive spaces where children with additional needs and disabilities can play, explore and express themselves freely, while offering understanding, connection and respite for parents, carers and siblings through family-focused activities and peer support. We work to promote awareness within our communities and among professionals to increase understanding, acceptance and visibility of children with disabilities. Through therapeutic, sensory and creative experiences, we encourage emotional, physical and mental wellbeing, helping families to feel supported and empowered. By building strong connections between families, schools, organisations and local partners, we strive to create a more inclusive society and inspire positive change in how inclusion is seen, celebrated and supported.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
We celebrated our launch in the Palace of Westminster which raised awareness of Lumiere across the Country. This year also marked a milestone for Lumiere Charity as it completed its first full year as a charity followed by our grand launch of the Lumiere centre in April 2025 which is now open to the public.
Our partnerships with schools, local authorities and community organisations have expanded, ensuring more children with disabilities can access safe play and wellbeing opportunities. The charity also launched parent and carer wellbeing initiatives, including peer support groups to be able to have parent and carer guidance in their views to encourage feedback from families.
Through community collaboration and the dedication of our volunteers, Lumiere Charity has continued to make a tangible difference helping families feel seen, supported and celebrated, this has been through community events and fundraisers.
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Lumiere
Report of the Trustees for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The charity's financial position at the year-end remains stable. Income during the year was derived from donations, fundraising events, grants along with personal savings and time. Expenditure primarily related to operating costs for the Lumiere Centre, staff support, equipment, and insurance preparing for the opening of Lumiere's first flagship centre based in Fazakerley.
We have also received further donations of equipment and time that have allowed Lumiere progress with the vision in mind.
Reserves policy
The trustees have adopted a prudent reserves policy to maintain financial sustainability and ensure the charity can continue to deliver services even in the event of funding fluctuations. The board regularly reviews income and expenditure to ensure value for money and alignment with charitable objectives.
FUTURE PLANS
As Lumiere Charity moves beyond February 2025, our focus will be on opening the Lumiere Centre as a fully operational hub of inclusion a place where children, families, and schools come together to play, connect and grow.
We will continue building meaningful relationships with local schools, SEN teams and community partners, sharing the Lumiere journey and inspiring wider understanding of disability and inclusion. Our fundraising efforts will expand through creative events and community partnerships to help generate sustainable income, allowing us to employ dedicated staff and volunteers who share our values and vision. Alongside this, we will strengthen our advocacy and awareness work ensuring that families of children with additional needs are heard, supported and celebrated.
Looking forward, Lumiere aims to evolve from a single centre into a growing movement, developing new services, partnerships and spaces that continue to light the way for children and families across the UK.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The trustees recognise their responsibility to identify and review the risks that the charity is exposed to and to ensure appropriate systems are in place to mitigate these risks. Regular reviews are undertaken to safeguard the charity's financial position, operational safety, and reputation. Controls are maintained to reduce the risk of fraud, error, and breaches of policy.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1206968
Principal address
Unit 2C Brookfield Drive Fazackerley Liverpool Merseyside L9 7AJ
Trustees
M E Clarke (appointed 9.2.24) R Law (appointed 11.11.24) R Nee (appointed 18.9.24) A Fletcher - Linsey (appointed 11.9.24) L Clarke (appointed 27.2.24)
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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Lumiere
Report of the Trustees for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES - continued
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Melissa Clarke (Oct 25, 2025 08:11:48 GMT+1)
L Clarke - Trustee
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| Lumiere | ||
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Financial Activities | ||
| for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February | 2025 | |
| Unrestricted | ||
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Donations and legacies | 13,780 | |
| Charitable activities | ||
| Community activities | 2,000 | |
| Total | 15,780 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Community activities | 21,718 | |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | (5,938) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | (5,938) |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Lumiere
Balance Sheet 28 February 2025
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Tangible assets | 3 | 38,968 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Debtors | 4 | 934 |
| Cash at bank | 687 | |
| 1,621 | ||
| CREDITORS | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 5 | (900) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 721 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||
| LIABILITIES | 39,689 | |
| CREDITORS | ||
| Amounts falling due after more than one year | 6 | (45,627) |
| NET ASSETS | (5,938) | |
| FUNDS | 8 | |
| Unrestricted funds | (5,938) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (5,938) |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Melissa Clarke (Oct 25, 2025 08:11:48 GMT+1)
L Clarke - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Lumiere
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost 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 resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Play equipment - 25% on reducing balance Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 33% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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Lumiere
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 28 February 2025.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 28 February 2025.
3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| Fixtures Play and Computer equipment fittings equipment £ £ £ COST Additions 24,735 12,769 3,090 DEPRECIATION Charge for year 1,030 426 170 NET BOOK VALUE At 28 February 2025 23,705 12,343 2,920 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accrued expenses CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Other loans (see note 7) LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loans is given below: Amounts falling between one and two years: Other loans |
Totals £ 40,594 |
Totals £ 40,594 |
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| 1,626 | ||
| 38,968 | ||
| £ 934 £ 900 £ 45,627 |
£ 934 |
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| £ 900 |
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| £ 45,627 |
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7. LOANS
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Lumiere
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net | |||
| movement | At | ||
| in funds | 28.2.25 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | (5,938) | (5,938) | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | (5,938) | (5,938) | |
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | |||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | |
| resources | expended | in funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | |||
| General fund | 15,780 | (21,718) | (5,938) |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 15,780 | (21,718) | (5,938) |
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the period, Miss M E Clarke, a Trustee, provided an interest-free loan of £45,627 to the charity to fund refurbishments at the Lumiere Play Centre. At 28th February 2025, Miss M E Clarke was owed £45,627 by the charity.
Further details can be found at Note 7 to the accounts.
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Lumiere
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 9 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
| Donations and legacies Donations Charitable activities Grants Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Rent and rates Repairs and renewals Insurance Postage and stationery Advertising and marketing Sundries Travel expenses Play equipment Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment Support costs Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees Professional fees Total resources expended Net expenditure |
13,780 2,000 15,780 9,241 2,022 96 3 6,220 50 768 1,030 426 170 20,026 972 720 1,692 21,718 (5,938) |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Lumiere - YE 28-02-2025
Final Audit Report
2025-10-25
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