BRIGHT PARK
ANNLIALREPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charity registration number 526085

BRIGHT PARK
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Slalement of financial activities
10
Balance sheet
Notes to Ihe financial slalemenls
12-21

BRIGHT PARK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Truste8S
Liverpool Lighthouse Limited
Charity number (England and Wales)
526085
Independent examiner
P Buck FCA, DChA
champion TLL Limiled
7-9 Slalion Road
Pieslon
Lancashire
PR4 6SN

BRIGHT PARK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRIGHT PARK
l ￿port to the trustees on my examination of the financial slalemenls of 81ighl Park {Ihe charity) for Ihe year ended
31 March 2025.
Rosponslbllltles and basis of report
As the Irustees of Ihe charily you are responsible for the preparation of the finan¢lal statements in accordance with
the reouiremenls of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in lospecl of my exarninalion of the charity's financial slatemenls carried out under section 145 of thè Charitias
Act 2011. In ¢8Trying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by Ihe Charity Commission under
seclion 145{5llbl of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examinerfs statsment- matter of concern identified
I have completed my examination. I have identified a matter of ¢on¢em.
Wilhtsul qualifying my report. I draw allenlion lo the disclosures in the Trustees, report and note 21 to the financial
statements concerning the Charily's financial position. As sel out therein, the Charity incurred a deficit lor the year
ended 31 March 2025 and al Ihe balance sheet dale had limited unrestricted cash resources. as well as nel cuirenl
liabi1ilies. The Iruslees have prepared the financial slalemenls on a going concern basis on the grounds that the
Charity expects to generate sufficient income to meet ils obligations as they fall due. My opinion is not modified in
respect of this maller.
I confirm that apart from the maller of concern sel out above, no matlers have come lo my atlenlion in conne¢tion
with Ihe examination giving me cause lo believe that in any malÈri81 respect..
accovnling records were not kept in iespecl of the charily as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
the finanaal slatemenls do not accord with those records.,
3 the financial slaternenls do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
rinancial slalemènts set out in the Chaiilies IA¢eounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 olhei than any
requirement that Ihe financial slalemenls give a true and fair view, which is not a maller considered as part of
an independent examination.
I confirm that there 8f@ no other mallers in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in
this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the fin8nci8l slalements lo be reached.
Champlon TLL Limited
P Buck FCA. DChA
7-9 Slalion Road
Heskelh Ballk
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 6SN
Dale..
If- l). Qoll,

BRIGHT PARK
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Iruslees presenl their annual report and financial stalemenls for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the accounling policies sel out In note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Chaiilies Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Slalement ol Recommended Practice applicable lo chaiilies preparing their 8ccounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Sl8ndard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland {FRS 102)" (effective
1 January 20191.
Objectives and activities
Charity Objects
The provision of ilems, services and facilities for any schools for children with special edu¢alion81 needs in Ihe
area tsf benefrt.
The promolion of the education of persons who are in need of financial assistance who are allending, or who
have al any lime allended a school for children with special educational needs in the area of benefit.
To advan¢e the education of persons resident in the area of benefit, particularly those who have speLaal
educalional needs, in the subjects of arts. heritage, culture and the environment.
To provide or assist in the provision ol fxcililies in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure lime
occupation of persons resident in the area of benefit who have need ol such facilities by reason ol their youth,
age, inlirmily or disabilily. financial haidship or social ¢ircumstances with the object of improving their conditions
Aim and oblectlves
Building on ils heritage as a previous mansion home renowned for its beautiful gardens, abandoned Sin￿ 1998, the
main building burned down and landscape fallen into serious disrepair, the trust aims lo
Restore the Park lo ils former beauty. improve the habilal and biodNersily.
2. Provide facililies for recreation and leisure for communilies to enjoy and improve their wellbeing.
èspeeially those with special educational needs.
3. Develop programmes on the Park that educate children and young people lo lotsk after environment.
4. Organise and host events and activities for residents and others in arts, heritage and culture for their
enjoyment and education.
5. Work lo raisè funding essential for sustaining the Park.
Public b&n&fit
The Trustees have collsidered the Charity Commission guidance regarding publi¢ benefit and 8r8 conlenl that
Ihe Chaiily has mel the requirements as described above.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achievements and performance
Charitable activities
The pèriod from April 2024 to March 2025 has been one of significant growth, community engagement and
environmonlal development 31 Bright Paik. Imlh expanding parinerships, slrenglhened volunteer conlribulions and a
diverse calendar of even15 and programmes, the paik has continued lo establish itself as a vibrant, indusive and
sustainable cotnrnunily space. This report surnrllaiises the key achievements, activities and developments across the
year.
Headline achlevements
During the year, we
Incréased communily participation across events, wellbeing actiwlies and family programmes, wilh over
2,000+ visitors across major events.
Strengthened volunteer capacily, growing the team Irom 10 10 26 volunteers. plus additional casual
volunteers. with 14 people completing environmental courses and 6 progressing lo Level 2
horticulture.
Sionilicant biodiversity enhancements through 5 new habitats. including an apiary, pond and wildlife
slruclures.
Improved infraslruclure supporting accessibilily, storage and all-weather delivery, in¢ludlng inslallalion of a
new climbing frame and upgraded phone line and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Expanded partnerships enabling wider programme reach and spB¢i8lisl support, with 6 new partners and 10
strengthened ongoing partnerships.
£23,325 01 rÈslri¢led in¢ome was raised through grant applications lo trusts and foundations. Ongoing
unreslricled income of £24,000 came from The Lancaster Foundation via its donation through Love & Jo)y
Ministries Ltd.
ACTIVITIES DURING 2024-25
1. Bringing our Communities into the Park
Bright Park delivered ils busiest year to date, significantly expanding ils rea¢h and impact by providing meaningful
activities for children, families, young people. 01der residents, dog owners. volunteers, local schools and the wider
¢ommunily. By extellding the park opening hours from 36hislweek lo 40hislweek, il provided opportunities for more
visitors to walk into the park seven days a week, lolaling more than a loolfall of 3.500 park visitors over the 12 months.
Added lo this, we hosled 10 events for the benefit of families, dog walkers, financially disadvantaged groups in Ihe
communilies, and some to benelil everyone. These events strengthened communily èngagèment and social cohesion
ol groups from different Liverpool and Knowsley wards thal we largeled.
Major Events (April 2024- March 20251
The busy event calendar hosted 10 events that welcomed 2,200 petrple into Ihe park, slienglhening relationships with
the cornrnunily and partners, and also supporting our ongoing fundiaising efforts. They included
Easter Extravaganza.. Attracted 320 visitors and was organised in partnership wilh a communlly chufch, featuring
donkey rides, crafts. puppet shows. storytelling and famiSy aclivilies.
Cllmbing Frame Launch.. Attended by 30 children from Knotty Ash Primary S¢hool, two local councillors, our board
members, represenlalives of partner organi$81ions, community members and volunteers.
Two Dog Show events thal had a combined 610 visitors wilh their dogs. some partieipaling and others came lo
waloh wlh their owners. The events included cotnpelilions and Ireals lor dogs.
Service Provider Open Day.. Hosted 100 visitors and 10 service providers, enabling local agencies to engage with
families and residenls.
Two Bright Park Open Day5 which allracted 110 visitors and fjo potential pariners. showcasing progr8mmes.
volunteering opporlunilies and environmental work.
A Bonfire Nlght Flreworks event at(ended by 530 people, Ihe second event we hav& held partnering with Knotly
Ash Primary School.
Christmas Winter Wondèrland.. organised in partnership wth Beautiful New Beginnings alliaded 350 people of all
ages, a major festive celebration.

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2. Wèllbelng & Community Programme
Bright Park expanded ils wellbeing offer, supporting menlal health, physical aclivily, lileiacy and fatnily connection.
These activities helped increase cornmunily Gohesion and improve wellbeing outcomes for families.
Programmes this year included..
Singing TogelhÈr sessions
Wellbeing Walks
Energy Management Workshops Iwilh National EnergyAclion)
Women's Netball IEngland Netball)
Books and Babies strssions (The Reader)
Squirrel Hour
Picnic & Play family sessions
Forest School Summer Holiday Club
3. Volunteers, Students & Work Plac&ments
Frlends of Bright Park
The Friends team played a crucial role in delivering programmes, maintaining the landscape and supporting 8vÉnls.
Volunleer engagement and wmmilment grew steadily. with more members choosing lo specialise in aieas Ihal
malched their inleiesls, such as landscape work, habilal creation and fundiaising, slienglhening the park's capacity
and community ownership.
Through thè year. the Friends team were also actively raising funds for the park, running labletop sales and other
fundraising activities.
rralnlng &Achievements
The first cohort of volunteers, staff and community members compleled Level 1 RHS Practical Horticultural Skills.
with all progressing lo Level 2 and a second Level 1 cohort beginning.
The Friends of Bright Park received another Britain in Bloom, Il's Your Neighbourhood Award. which was upgraded
lo Level 5 Ioulstandingl award.
Staff members completed a range of training, induding First ￿d, Health & Safety, Manual Handling and Designated
Safeguarding Lead Iiaining.
2 staff members also undertook a six-monlh beekeeping progiamrne giftéd and dèlivèrèd by the Ormskirk Bee
Association.
One member of staff is currently undertaking a Level 3 Management qualilicalion, ftJlSy supported by £5.000 of
gove¥ntnenl funding.
Student & Community Placements
We had 25 placernenls in the park this year.
20 Nnyerscough College students enhanced the ¢omposl bay area in the park.
4 LiveTpooI University studènts on placement supported landsoape environmental work.
l New lo Nature trainee completed a year-long placement focused on event organisalion and community
engagement.

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4. BiodlvÈr$ity & Compostlng Prolects
These programmes funded by grants from Moriisons Foundglion, and PH Holl Foundation deepened community
awareness of biodiversity and environmental stewardship, enabled the introduction of new sessions on biodiversily
and suslainabilily. and contributed lo noli¢88bltr incre8s&s in wildlife activity across the park.
Habitat Creation
A flagship biodiversity programme involved creating 5 new habilals.
New pond, a home for pond living species (Frog, Toad. Beetle. Pond Olive mayfly, Blue-lailed Damsellty,
Great Crested Newt and others)
Apiary creation with multiple beehives to allfact and house bees
8ug hotels for solitary bees, ladybugs, lacewings, beetles, and tnany othei insects
Bird boxes and hedgehog homes
These programmes provided valuable education for bÈnelici8riès of volunteèrs and friends, providing them with
hands-on environmental learning sessions.
Sustalnablllty & Composting
New communily compost bays installed
Composting and sustainabilily workshops delivered, partneiing wrth Compost Works
Conlinued focus on reusing materials and developing eco-friendly processes
Increased educalional emphasis through Foresl School and horiiculture training
5. Infrastru¢ture & Capital Improvement8
This year saw improvements to the park's facilities acquired, thanks lo grants from generous funders and
indNiduals.
New Installations
Large marquee funded by the Hemby Trust
Climbing frame installed and launched Idonaled by Pentagon Playl
New tables and ¢hairs funded by Asda Foundation
Awning, se81ing area and ¢abin funded by West Derby Wastelands
New community book¢8sè donated by Grow Speke
6. Partnerships
Impact of Partnership Development
Bright Park signilicanlly strengthened and expanded ils partnerships this year, directly enhallcing the qualily, reach
and impact of our communily, wellbeing and environmental programmes. New partnerships brought specialist
expertise, innovative activities and increased ¢apa¢ily, while established partners deepened Ihtrir illvoEvernenl,
enabling more consislenl delivery and broader community benefits.
Our new partners include Compost Works. Beaulilul New Beginnings. England Netball . Ormskirk Beekeepers
Association • National Energy Action, and The Reader.
We contlnue to strengthen ongoing partnerships
.Love & Joy Ministries Ltd, Furends Dog Services, *1913 knolly ash squadron air ￿de1$, .Myers¢ough College.
Liverpool University. Grow Speke, Knotty Ash Piim8ry School, Loc81 Councillors.
Through these combined parlnerships, Bright Paik delivered a wider lange of programrnes. reached more residents.
irnproved environmental oul¢omes and crealed stronger pathways for 5earning. volunteering and community
¢onneclion.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7. Fundraising
The 2024-2025 period rnaiked a positive year for communily-led fundraising and the development of sustainable
incotne slreams.
Inclusive Swing Campaign.. Campaign launched to raise £5,000 for an inclusive swing, achieved with 8
£1,000 grant from a local councilor, sm811 fundraising events, donations from local oiganisalions, and
conliibulions from the park community.
Park Hire Launched.. We started hiring oul Ihe park lo other organisalions or priv810 use.
Communily-Led and Volunteer FL)ndraising Activities-. Don81ions, lable-lop sales and other community
inilialives continued to generate valuable svpport for the park.
Over £3000 was raised through community events, relreshmenl sales. donations, lable-top sales, park hire and small
fundraising activities These conlribLJlions directly support the park's ongoing development and enhance our ability to
deliver accessible, year-round services foT thè ¢ommunity.
8. Funding Ovèrvlew
The 2024-2025 year markèd a deerease in lolal income as thei& was no major capital works cairied out in the park.
We received grants from the followlng funders..
Thè Lancaster Foundalion (Major Donor), * Pilkinglon Charities Fund, Comtnunily Environmental Fund, • LCC
Energy Grant. • LCVS, Groundwork UK, Love and Joy Minislries, Morrisons Foundation.
Tha grants. many of them reBtricted, supported these projects we delivered:
Little Live5 Matlfrr- Habilal Creation across Ihe park, including educational workshops and events.
5+ new habilals created (apiary, pond, bug hotels, biid boxes, compost areas). 100+ direct participanlsl beneficiaiies,
Increased biodiversity acro88 the park, 20 volunteers and slafl gained increased e¢ological and practical skills
Sensory Story Times- Eslablishmenl ol Foresl School Programme cenlred around lilÈracy engagement.
100+ bèneficiaries. 22 sessions delivered, 3 groups across 2 schools, 2 farnily events involving parents and
children.
IOOVO of ¢hlldren improved engagement in lileraey activities, 75.kn of children gained hands-on skills (fire li9hling,
den building, el¢.1, 800/0 of children developed soll skills Iself-esteem, confidence, risk-lakingl
Many Hands Make Lighter work- Volunteer developtnenl and ¢apacily-building.
Volunteers involved increased from 1010 26, 3 groups ol casual volunteers added Islud$nls, businesses). 5+ habitals
created, 14 people completed training, 6 volvnleers progressed lo Level 2 RHS Horticulluie Training, InerèasÈd
biodiversity, Higher communily engagement, new volunteer leadership roles were developed.
Park Communlty (Phase 11- Inlioduction and development of new wellbeing progiammes
Volunteers involved increased from fjo 10 26, 3 groups of casual volunteers added Isludents, businesses), 5+ habilals
created, 14 people completed training, 6 volunteers progressed lo Level 2 RHS Horticulture Training, Increasod
biodiversity, High&r community engagement, new volunteer leadership roles were developed.
Brighter Day- Comrnunily engagemenl slrenglhening proje¢l.
Reports ol oulpuls and outcomes to be reported in 2025-2026.
Park Community (Phase 21- Conlinualion and expansion of wellbeing piogramme8
Re￿rtS of outputs and outcomes lo be reporled in 2025-2026.
Funding Impact Summary
Expanded environmental, wellbeing and family pro9rammes
• Improved infraslruclure, ac¢essibilily and site usability
Slrenglhened volunteer training. skills and capacity
* Inereased community, educational and environmenlal engagernenl
Established a strong platform for growth in 202￿2026

BRIGHT PARK
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. Soclal Medla Presence and Marketing Strategy
Our social media channels Continued to grow. providing an effective platform for promoting progratnmes, evtsnls and
community opportunities. Regular conlenl, f&aluring project updates. volunleer slories and environmental inilialives.
helped increase engagement and widen our reach across the local area. Over the reporting period, content
inleiactions in¢reased by 305.4°/. page visits rose by 315.90/0, and follower numbers grew by 0.7Q/o, demonstraling a
substantial rise in audience engagÈmenl and visibility. Targeted posts, collaborative shaiing with partner organi5alions
and increased consislenl branding supporied a clearer marketing slialegy, ensuring that information about activities
and opportunities was accessible. timely and visible lo the wider communily.
10. The YearAhèad
2024-2025 has been a Iransformalive year for Bright Park. With slrenglhened partnerships. increased volunleei
capacity and record levels of community engagèmènt, the park has continued to evolve into a thriving, indusive and
environmentally rich 5P8ce. Signilieanl growth in participation. new habilals. expanded piogiarnmes and itllproved
inlrastruclure have deepened our impact across all age groups. The year ahead promises continued developmenl.
greater aecessibility and further expallsion of comtnunily-led opportunities with Ihe main goal being to produce a
Bright Park Development Plan12026-20301. We expect to hear back from a submission we made to Liverpool Cily
Council lo lake over the runnino of a property asset noar Bright Park in Knotty Ash. The outcome of this will
dramatically result in a slep-change growth of the organisalion, providing us with indoor sheltered fa¢ililies that we
currell15y don't have in the park.
Management Team
The chair and another Iruslee have represented Bright Park on the board of Liverpool Lighthouse over thi5 peTlOd.
The board continues lo look for compelenl and appropriate people lo brino on lo the Management Committee that
will guide the development ol the Park.
Financial review
11 is the policy of the ¢h8rily that unrestricted funds which have not been design8led for a spe¢ifi¢ use should be
maintained al a level equival&nl lo between three and six month's expenditure. The Iruslees consider that reserves
al this level will ensure that, in the event of a signilicanl drop in funding, they will be able lo continue Ihe charity's
current activities while consideration is given lo ways in which additional funds may be raised. Thi5 level ol reserves
has been maintained Ihroughoul Ihe year.
R¥sèrv6s pollcy
Al the year end the Charity held general funds of £54,704 which is m8inty for fultjre development, given
the low Sevel of oveiheads. Once the Park development work starts, these resetves will soon be expended
and the Trustees are seeking new funding lor the development and ongoing m8inlÉnan¢e of this proje¢l,
some ol which has alrea(Sy been secured. as noted above.
At presenl the reserves held are represènted by Fmed Assets. Cash reserves al the year-end weie
£2,700. The reserves policy will be revised in future lo tske account Df day-to-day running costs once Ihe
main development is compleled.
Results for th• year
The resuSls lor the year are summarised on the Statement of Financial Aclivilies.
The Charity made a deficit in the year of £12.242.
Investment policy and objectivès
The Trustees expect Ihe cash resources lo be required at short-not1￿ and are not in a position lo 'lie-up'
monies in exlornal invèstments al present. Interest rates av8i18ble on short term deposit are minimal al
present, however Ihe Trustees wi11 continue lo monitor cash levels and any opporlunilies lo earn a return
on these monies through safe I flexible inveslmenls.

BRIGHT PARK
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Rlsk management
The Trustees have carried out a risk review for the initi85 dèvèlopment and ongoino activilies ol Ihe Charity and
continually monitor these risks. their potential impacl. and ways ol miligaling such risks.
Plans for future periods
Plans for the park include those immediately commilled lo from fundings received, and other plans we are looking lo
carry out in Ihe next 12 months.
In th& next 12 month5
Over the next 12 months. we will work lo
Double the number of Friends of Bright Park from 15 10 30 people
Expand the Management Committee 1È8m to at least 5 people
Estsblish a partnership to support the development plans forthe Foresl School programme in the park.
Gel the Management Committee lo work wlh 811 major stakeholders lo write a Bright Park Developmental
Plan.{2026-20301
Continue to bring large quality events lo Bright Park including those foT which we can charge for allendance,
another strategy to raise income.
Establish a small drinks and snacks 8nd sealing area Calé in the park.
Establish more health and wellbeing programmes in the park.
Gel funding to create a sports court foi netball, football. tennis el
Begin the process needed to submit a grant applicallon lo the Heritage Loltery Fund.
Appty to several Trusts & Foundations, Local and National Goveinmenl funds lo raise in¢ome for developing the
park.
Looking beyond thes&, we wll
Work with our partners lo ¢ome up with an exciting design concept lor the park that will transform the park's
image and function locally and beyond. It is our dream that having had the park passed on lo us, we want lo
cieale something outstanding of il that can be passed on lo futu￿ generations.
Sel up a thriving Friends ol Bright Park body lo contribute to the development of the charity.
Apply lo the Heritage Lollery Ftjnd for a large grant to secure substantial granl income thal will fund a slep
change in the park developmenl programme.
Establish a thriving, financially sustainablè Forest School in the park.
Develop other activities in the park to improve ils overall financi81 susl8inabilily, onè that contributes to the
national and global drive lo look after the environment and leach others lo do so.
Sel up a thriving Friends of Bright Park body lo oontribute to the development ol Ihe charity.
Apply to the Herilage Lollery Fund for a large grant lo secure subslanlial grant income that wlll fund a slep
change in the park development programme.
Establish a thriving, financially sustainable Foresl School in the park.
Develop other a¢tivilies in the park lo improve ils overall financial stjstainability. one that conliibules lo the
nalional and global drive lo look after the environment and leach others lo do so.
Structure, governance and management
The charity formally known as The Knolly Ash Special School Trusl15260851 was Iransfeired lo Bright Park on 28
September 2011 and registered with the Charity Commission lor England alld Wales under the power given in Ihe
Charitie5 Act 2011.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 fviARCH 2025
Th8 trustees who seNed during the year and up to the dale ol signature of the financia5 slalements weTe-
Liverpool Lighthouse Limited
The Iruslees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Liveipool Lighthouse Limited
Trustèe
Dale..
..19 December 2025.............

BRIGHT PARK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Rèstrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading aciivilitss
Investments
Other income
55.016
4.319
212
8,664
23.325
78,341
4,319
212
8,684
24,715
3,921
69
10,146
66,139
90,854
3,921
69
10.146
Total Incom&
68,211
23,325
91.536
39,516
66.139
105.655
Expenditure on:
Charitable aclwilies
75,778
28,000
103,778
44,3L
76,820
121,126
Total expenfliturè
75.778
28,000
103,778
44.306
76.820
121,126
Netexpenditure and
movement in funds
17,5671
14.875}
{12.2421
14.7901
110,6811
{15,4711
Reconciliation of funds..
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
62.271
4.675
66.946
67,061
15.356
82,417
Fund balances at 31 M#reh
2025
54,704
54.704
62.271
4,675
66,946
The slalemenl ol financial activities includes all gains and105se8 iecognised in the year. All in¢ome and expenditur&
deriv& from continuing aclivilies.
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BRIGHT PARK
BALANCE SHEET
AS A T31 IVIARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangibleassels
14
59.736
58,625
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hatKI
15
15.723
2,700
17,085
15,040
18.423
32,125
Creditors.. amounts falling due within
one y6ar
16
{23,4551
{23,8041
Net current Iliabilitiesllassets
15,0321
8.321
Total assets less curront liabtlitie$
54,704
66.946
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unreslricled funds
17
18
4.675
62,271
54,704
54,704
66.946
The financial slalemen15 were approved by the Iruslees on.19" December 2025
Liverpool Lighthouse Limited
Trustee

BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IWARCH 2025
Aecountlng policies
Charlty Information
Bright Park is a unicoiporaled ¢harity.
1.1 Basis of prèparatlon
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the eharily's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporling Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic ol Ireland"
I'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of Recommended
Practice applicable lo charities preparing Iheii accounts in 8¢cordance with the Financial Reporiing Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)" leffeclive 1 January 20191. The charity is a Public
Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has laken advantage of the provisions in the SORP lor charities not lo prepare a Statement of Cash
Flows.
The financial slalemenls have departed from Ihe Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 only to
the exlenl required lo provide a true and fair view. This departure h8s involved following the Slalemenl of
Recotnmended Practi￿ for charities applying FRS 102 ralhei than the version of the Slalemenl of
Recommendéd practi￿ which is referred lo in the Regulation8 bul which has since been wilhdiawn.
The financial statements ale piep8red in sterling, which is Ihe functional currency ol the charity. Monetary
amounts in Ihese financial slalemenls ar& rounded to the nearest £.
The finan¢ial slalemenls have been prepared under the hisloiical cost c(>nvenlion, modified lo include the
ievaluali(>n of freehold properties and lo include investment pioperties and certain financial instruments 81 fair
value. The piincip81 occounting policAes adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going ¢oneèrn
Al the lime of approving Ihe financial slalemenls, the Iruslees h8ve a reasonable expe¢t81ion that the ¢harily
has adequate resources lo conlinue in operational exislen¢e for the foreseeablè fulure. Thus the trusleos
continue lo adopt the going con¢ern basis ol accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use al the discretion of the Iruslees in furtherancg of Ihtslr ¢harilable
objectives.
Oesignaled funds are freè reserves that have been designated by the Iruslees for specific purposes. These are
further disclosed in the notes lo Ihe accounts.
Reslricled funds are subject lo spe¢ifi¢ conditions by donors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the reslrieted funds are sel out in the notes lo the financial slalemenls.
Endowment funds are subj&¢t lo specific condilions by donors that the capital musl be rnainlained by the charity.
1.4 Income
Income is Tecognlsed when the charily is legally enlilled lo il after any perforrnance eondilions have been mel,
the amounts can be rneasuied reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are récognised on receipt. Olher donations are recognised once thè eharily ha5 been notified
of the donation. unless performance conditions require deferral ollhe amount. Incorne lax recoverable ill ielalion
lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds ol eovenanl is recognised at Ihe lime of the donalion.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcles
(Continued)
Lega¢ies are recognised on receipt or olherwise if the charity has been notified Df an impending dislribulion,
the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is Irealed as a
conlingenl asset.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure 18 recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to Ir8n8fer econornic benefit lo a
third party. il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be Tequired in selllemenl, and the amount of
(he obligation can be measured reliably.
Expendiluie is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the lolal of dIr￿t costs and
shared costs. including support costs involved in undertaking each aclivily. Direct costs allribulable to a single
aclivily ale allocated directly lo that aclivily. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one aclivily and
support costs which are not allribulable lo a single activity are apportioned belween those activities on a basis
consislenl with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangib5e fixed assets are inilia15y measured al cost and subsequenlty measured at cost or valuallon, nel of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Deprecialion Is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Fixlures and fittings
Computers
2% on cost
20Vv on reducing balance
20Vo slraighl line
20% on reducing balance
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial aclivilies.
1.7 Impalrment of flxed assets
Al each reporting end dale, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets lo determine
whether IheTe is any indication Ihal those assets havo suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists. the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimaled in order lo (ietermine the exlenl of the impairment
loss {if any}.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original malurilies of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Inslrumènls. and Sedion 12
'Olher Financial Inslrumenls Issues. of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party lo the
conlraclual provisions of the inslrumenl.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the nel amounts presented in the financial slatemenls. when
Ihere is a legally enforceable right lo sel off the iecognised amounts and there is an inlènlion lo sellle on a net
basis or lo realise the asset and settle the liabilily simultaneously.
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IWARCH 2025
Accounting poli¢ie$
(Continued)
Basic financialassels
Basi¢ financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances. are initially measured al transaction
piice including Iransaclion costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost using the effective interest
method unless the airangemenl conslilutes a financing transaction, where the transaction 15 measured at the
piesenl value of the future receipts discounled al a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as
re￿Ivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc flnanelal Ilabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank108ns afo initially ieoognised al transaction price unlèss
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al thè present value
of the future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable wilhin
one year are not amortised.
Débt instruments are subsequenlly carried al amortised cost. using the elfeetive inler&sl rale melh(Kl.
Trade crediloTS are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the or(Sinary course of
opeialions from supplieis. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year
or less. 11 not. they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are iecognised initially at Iransaelion
Price and subsequenlw measured at amortised cost using the efleclive interest method.
Derecognltlon of flnanclalllablllfles
Financial liabililies are derecognised when the ¢harily's conlr8Ctual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cosl ol any unused holiday entillemenl is recognised in the peTiod in which the employee's services are
re￿ived.
Tormlnalion benefi15 are recognised immedialety as an expense when the charily is dèmonstrably commilled
lo leirninale the employment of an employee or lo provide lermination benefits.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and ludgemgnts
In Ihe application of the charity's accounling policies, the Iruslees are required lo mak& ludgemenls. eslirnales
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hislorical experience and olhei laclors that
are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from Ihese eslirnales.
The eslirnales and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing b8sis. Revisions lo accounting
eslirnales are recognised in the period in which the eslimale is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period ol the revision and future periods where the revision affeols both current and future
periods.
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Incomè from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Rèstrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestricted Restllcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
31,016
24,000
31.016
47.325
715
24,(KJO
715
90,139
23,325
66,139
55,016
23,325
78,341
24,715
66,139
90,854
Grdnts
Pilkinglon
Liverpool City Council
Gomtnunily Enmronment
Fund
Unknown
The Lancaster
Foundation
NEA
Unknown
LCC Energy Grant
Groundwork UK
Other
7.tK)O
1.(J)O
7.000
1,000
3,1XlO
8,300
3,000
8,300
3.675
3.675
24,000
24,000
1,155
600
500
1,770
24,000
24,000
11,193
1,155
11,193
9.969
8.830
18,272
14,200
8,830
18,272
14,200
1.770
24,000
23.325
47,325
24.000
66,139
90,139
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Educatlon and recreation facilites development
Sale of goods
Other income
4.319
3,269
652
4,31g
3,921
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from other trading a¢tivltlès
Unreslri¢ted Unrestri¢tèd
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising evenls
212
Income from investments
Unrestricted Un￿Strictèd
funds
funds
2025
2024
Rental incotne
8.864
10,146
other income
Unrestrlcted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Other income
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on charitable activities
Education
Education
and
and
recrèation
recrèation
fa¢ililes
fa¢ilites
developmen developmen
202S
2024
Direct costs
Slafl costs
Depreciation and impaiimenl
P¥ogr8mme fÉès
Light and heat
Repairs and renewals
Events
Office eosts
Markeling
VolLJnteer expenses
Professional fees
70,929
10,(H)3
8,614
1,840
1,093
77,976
8,857
10,253
2,346
8,637
1,780
926
1,096
109
6,446
1,802
1,561
5,536
101,378
118,426
Share of support and governance costs (see note 91
Governanea
2,400
2,700
103,778
121,126
Analysis by fund
Unrestrieted funds
Restricted funds
75.778
28,000
44.306
76,820
103,778
121,126
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Governance costs
2,400
2.700
Analysed belween=
Education and recreation facililes development
2,400
2.700
10 Trusteès
None of the IfU51ees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from tho
charity during the yeai.
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IWARCH 2025
11 Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The nel movetnenl in funds 1$ slal&d aftèr chargingllcredilingl..
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
10,003
8.856
12 Employee
The average monthly number ol employee5 during the year was-
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
70,929
77,976
There were no employees whose annual remuneialion was more Ihan £60.LK)O.
13 Taxation
The charily is exempl from taxation on ils a¢lwiliès bÉe3use 811 its ineome is applied loy charitable purposès.
14 Tanglble flxed assets
Freehold land
and bulldlngs
Planland Flxtvres and
8qulpm8nt
flttlngs
Compulèts
Totsl
C05t
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
41,066
16,016
2,596
24.119
8,518
4,963
86.164
11.114
Al 31 Mar¢h 2025
41,066
18.612
32,637
4,963
97.278
Dèpraclatlon and Impaimient
At 1 April 2024
Deprèciation eharged in the year
4,778
821
11,638
1,661
9,6C13
6,528
1,520
993
27.539
10.003
Al 31 March 2025
5.599
13,299
16.131
2,513
37,542
Carrying amount
Al 31 March 2025
35.467
5.313
16.5C
2.450
59,736
Al 31 March 2024
36,288
4.378
14,516
3.443
58,625
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
15 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling wlthln one year:
Tiade debtors
Amounts owed by fellow group undertakings
Piepayrnenls and 8¢¢rued income
31
14,520
1,172
2.565
14.520
15,723
17,085
16 Creditors.. amounts falling du• wlthln one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Amounts owed lo fellow group undertakings
Accruals and defeired income
21.055
20,022
1,382
2,4
2,400
23,455
23,804
17 Restricted funds
The reslricted funds ol the charity comprise Ihe unexpended balances of donalions and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
rèsources
Resources
èxpended
At 31 March
2025
4,675
23,325
128.0001
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BRIGHT PARK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Rèstrleted funds
(Continuedl
Previous year..
At q Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
15,356
{15,3561
111,1931
14.5001
11,9501
National Lollery
Eleanor Ralhbone Charilable Trust
Liverpool Cily Counc41
Hemby Trust
National Lollèry- Foresl School
Morrisons Foundation
New lo Nature
PH Holl
Rainlord Trust
The Woodward Trust
Wesl Derby C8pital
11,193
4,500
1,950
1,000
9,969
8,830
18,272
5,000
1,000
750
3,675
1,000
19.9691
18.830)
118,2721
15,000)
11,000}
1750}
3.675
15.356
66.139
176,8201
4.675
18 Unrestrlctad funds
The unresliicled fun(J5 of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donalions and grants which are
not subject lo specific conditions by donors and granlors as lo how Ihey may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unr8slriclèd funds by the Irusleés for spe¢ili¢ purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resource¥
Rèsoureès At 31 March
expended
2025
Genefal tunds
62,271
68,211
175.7781
54,704
ProvÉous y&ar:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
•xpendad
2024
General ftjnds
67,061
39,516
144,3061
62,271
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
19 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
Current asselsllliabililies)
59.736
15.0321
59.736
{5,0321
54,704
54,704
Unrestrlctad
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assetsllliabililiesl
58,625
3.646
58,625
8.321
4,675
82,271
4,675
66.946
20 Related party transactlons
Love and Joy Ministries Ltd (Company No.05283980. Charity No.11070291 also have two Iruslees in common
with Liverpool Lighthouse Limited. Al the year end Love and Joy Ministries owed £NIL lo Bright Park {2024'.
£NILI. bul were owed £18.267 from Bright Park12024.' £21,254).
Liverpool Lighthouse is the sole Iruslee of the charity al the year end an amount of £14,52012024'.£14,520}
was owed from Liverpool Lighlhouse and £NIL was owed lo LiveTpooI Lighthouse {2024.. £NILI
Land and building maintained by Biighl Park Charity are held in trust by Liverpool Lighthouse Limited. No
value has yel been placed on these assets which have been donated al £Nil cost to the Charity. The assets
would have a sionificanl market value if a valuation were carried out
21 Golng Concern
The Charlty currently has nel current liabilities along with performance this year which has generated a deficit
which has reduced the reserve levels against largel las noted in the Trustees report). The Trustees have
produced forecasts for the next 2 years which show surpluses are expected in both years. As a result the
ac¢ounls are prepared on a Going Concein basis.
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