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The Charity's independent examiner was paid £660 in fees for the examination of annual accounts in 2025.
Fees payable to the Charity’s independent examiner for the independent examination of the Charity’s annual accounts 660
Financial · Funding statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 25
The Charity's expenditure on core costs increased from £72,194 in 2024 to £80,428 in 2025.
Core Costs Project Core Costs
Service · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 22
The Charity's expenditure on support costs increased from £21,626 in 2024 to £41,667 in 2025.
Support Core Costs Staff Costs 21,027 11,923
Service · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 22
The Charity's expenditure on charitable activities increased from £240,054 in 2024 to £254,645 in 2025.
Charitable activities 218,429 - 21,626 240,055
Service · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 21
The Charity's total funds decreased from £87,545 in 2024 to £83,866 in 2025.
Total funds carried forward 28,484 55,382 83,866 87,545
Financial · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The Charity's total expenditure increased from £246,043 in 2024 to £254,645 in 2025.
Total expenditure 22,502 232,143 254,645 246,043
Financial · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The Charity's total income increased from £231,031 in 2024 to £250,966 in 2025.
Total income 32,100 218,866 250,966 231,031
Financial · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The Charity's unrestricted funds increased from £18,886 to £28,484 between 2024 and 2025.
Unrestricted funds 28,484 18,886
Financial · Metric statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 17
The Charity's accounts provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 16
The Charity's independent examiner is qualified to examine the accounts as required by law.
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of (enter body here), which is one of the listed bodies.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 16
The Charity's accounts were prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and relevant regulations.
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
Governance · Procedural statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 16
The Trustees are responsible for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the charity's state of affairs.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Governance · Policy statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 15
The Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Financial · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 14
Lighthouse aims to retain unrestricted reserves equivalent to three to six months of core operating costs.
The charity aims to retain unrestricted reserves equivalent to three to six months of core operating costs.
Financial · Policy statement · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 14
99% of participants reported improved well-being and reduced stress after attending Lighthouse's respite trips.
99% reported improved wellbeing and reduced stress.
Metric · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
Lighthouse offers respite trips to help single mothers recharge in a supportive environment.
Respite trips designed to offer a temporary escape and an opportunity to recharge in a supportive environment
Service · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 10
80% of participants in Lighthouse's therapy programs felt more resilient and positive about their future.
80% felt more resilient and positive about their future.
Metric · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Lighthouse provides individual therapy to support trauma recovery and emotional well-being for single mothers.
Individual therapy, providing personalised support for trauma recovery and emotional well-being.
Service · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Lighthouse offers parenting programs to help single mothers navigate the challenges of raising children alone.
Parenting programs, offering tools and support to help women navigate the challenges of raising children on their own.
Service · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
Lighthouse's food vouchers reduced anxiety about providing enough food for 84% of recipients.
84% felt less anxious about providing enough food.
Metric · Observational claim · From Lighthouse - Supporting Women Through Stormy Times — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 8