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2020-09-30-accounts

Charity Registration No: 803069

LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY TRUST

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th SEPTEMBER 2020

LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY TRUST Accounts for the Year ended 30th September 2020

CONTENTS

Page
Legal and administrative information 1
Report of the Trustees 2 - 3
Independent examiners report 4
Statement of financial activities 5
Statement of assets and liabilities 6
Notes to the financial statements 7 - 10

LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY TRUST Accounts for the Year ended 30th September 2020

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NAME Lighthouse Family Trust
WORKING NAME Lighthouse Centre
REGISTERED NUMBER 803069
TRUSTEES Lorna Chesney (Chair)
Timothy Platts
Fiona Thomas
Paul Withams (from January 2020)
Kathleen Playle (from January 2020)
TREASURER Yvette Frost
REGISTERED ADDRESS 32 Wharf Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6LU
BANKERS Barclays Bank PLC
High Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1DS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Michael J Ventham FCA
22 St Stephens Road
Cold Norton
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 6JE

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees have pleasure in submitting their annual report and the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2020.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 1 and comply with the Charity’s Trust Deed dated 31 October 1989.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Policies and objectives

The Trust's main activities are that of advice and counselling.

In planning our activities for the year, the trustees have given due consideration to the general guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

The Trust provides counselling for those who are pregnant and worried, and those who have post abortion problems or distress about a baby loss.

Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020 all counselling was face to face. Due to restrictions from March until July 2020 no face to face counselling took place and clients were supported by telephone care calls. From the Autumn clients were able to be supported by telephone and online counselling services.

Contributions by volunteers

All practitioners work on a voluntary basis.

ACHEIVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

The majority of referrals come from the NHS including the mental health service. The support the Trust provides is unique in our area as the NHS provides no such support. Our services have been over-subscribed for years and the waiting list grew during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Feedback from clients and referring agencies showed how greatly valued our service is, enabling those who are grieving to find a way forward and cope with life again.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principle funding

The principal funding source is that of grants and donations.

Reserves policy

The Trust’s reserves policy is to be able to sustain the charity for at least 3 months in the event of a financial crisis.

Total reserves currently held are £10,000.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FINANCIAL REVIEW - continued

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries and considering the possible effects on the charity of the global pandemic caused by Covid-19, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Trust has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Constitution

The charity was established under a Trust Deed dated 31 October 1989. The charity is registered with The Charity Commission as a Registered Charitable Trust under the number 803069.

Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

Applications from potential trustees are sought from the local church community. There is an interview process and references are obtained including from their church leader.

Any appointment is subject to approval by the Trustees and is minuted at a Trustees' Meeting.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITY

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and 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.

Signed:

LORNA CHESNEY Chair Date:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY TRUST

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 September 2020.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. Therefore I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Signed:
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MICHAEL J VENTHAM FCA

Date:

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Income
Grants
Donations
Gift aid
Other
Total income
Expenditure
Premises costs
Rent
Service charge
Office insurance
Utilities
Parking
Furniture & equipment
Repairs & maintenance
Fees
Staff & training
Staff salaries
Team Development
Training
Administration
Professional insurance
Telephone & computer
Printing & Stationery
Publicity & advertising
Subscriptions
Food & beverages
Postage
Donations
Miscellaneous
Total expenditure
Surplus/(deficit)
Opening Balance at 1st October
Transfer of funds
Closing balance		 General
Restricted
Designated
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
10,000
26,428
-
36,428
12,416
-
-
12,416
1,268
-
-
1,268
96
192
-
288
23,780
26,620
-
50,400
9,747
4,000
-
13,747
416
-
-
416
267
-
-
267
428
-
-
428
111
-
-
111
-
9,685
-
9,685
89
331
-
420
-
1,635
-
1,635
2,492
5,722
-
8,214
97
-
-
97
933
-
-
933
264
-
-
264
513
-
-
513
108
-
-
108
-
-
-
-
351
-
-
351
7
-
-
7
43
-
-
43
240
-
-
240
267
-
-
267
16,373
21,373
-
37,746
7,407
5,247
-
12,654
28,403
158
138
28,699
23,000
-
-
23,000
-
12,810
5,405
23,138
41,353
2019/20		 18/19
Total
Funds
5,000
13,515
2,472
380
21,367
8,000
-
210
-
-
-
-
500
9,012
-
914
264
653
108
207
130
282
111
240
216
20,848
519
28,180
-
28,699

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Accounts for the Year ended 30th September 2020

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILTIES

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2019/20 18/19
General Restricted Designated Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds
Current Assets
Bank current accounts 2,794 5,405 8,138 16,337 3,677
-
Bank deposit accounts 10,000 15,000 25,000 25,000
Cash in hand 16 - - 16 22
TOTAL ASSETS 12,810 5,405 23,138 41,353 28,699
TOTAL LIABILITIES - - - - -
NET ASSETS 12,810 5,405 23,138 41,353 28,699
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The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 23 February 2021.

Approved by:

LORNA CHESNEY Chair

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with section 133 of the Charities Act 2011, taking into account only transactions falling within the year, and as such contain no accruals or prepayments.

1.2 Changes to accounting policies

The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year as in the previous year and no changes have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period.

1.3 Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to that income.

Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts, and is included in the statement of financial activities when receivable. Gift Aid receivable is recognised at the time of donation.

Investment income is included when receivable.

1.4 Expenditure

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories on the statement of financial activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.

There were no employees who received pay over £60,000.

1.5 Fund accounting

Funds are held as either general, designated or restricted.

General funds are unrestricted and available for general use at the Trustees' discretion.

Designated funds are unrestricted but set aside for a particular use as decided by the Trustees. These funds can be reallocated to general funds at the Trustees' discretion.

Restricted funds are used wholly for the purpose of which they were received.

2 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to a fee of NIL (2019: NIL).

3 TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

None of the Trustees received any remuneration or expenses reimbursements during the year or prior year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4 STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Balance at 1st October
Income
Expenditure
Balance at 30th September
5 INVESTMENT RETURN
Barclays Current Account
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GRANTS RECEIVED
a UNRESTRICTED
Business Support Grant
b RESTRICTED
Operations Fund
Furniture
Rent
Salaries
Job Retention Scheme
Total Grants received		 2020
28,699
50,400
37,746
-
41,353
2020
31
2020
10,000
13,300
3,156
4,000
5,000
972
26,428		 2019
28,180
21,367
20,848
-
28,699
2019
50
2019
-
-
-
5,000
-
-
5,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7 RESTRICTED FUNDS

Balance brought forward
Grant Income
Other
Operations
Furniture
Rent
Salaries
Balance carried forward
Split as follows : -
Operations fund
Furniture
Salaries		 2020
158
26,428
192
26,778
11,493
158
4,000
5,722
5,405
1,999
3,156
250
5,405		 2019
185
5,000
-
5,185
27
-
5,000
-
158
-
158
-
158

8 DEBTORS

Due to preparation on a receipt and payments basis, the following debtors were not reflected in the accounts but outstanding at year end:

Gift Aid claimable
Undeposited cash donations
Lease payments in advance		 2020
474
-
3,347
3,821		 2019
340
245
-
585

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9 PROPERTY LEASE

Although not reflected in the accounts, the Trust currently holds a long term property lease at its premises in Wharf Road.

The lease is for a total of 5 years, ending in June 2024.

The total amount still to be paid on the lease is £50,653 (2019: £62,400)

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