Father's House Shaftesbury
Also known as: Little Acorn's Pre-School
Meet on a Sunday and at other times to worship God and study the Bible at Father's House and at other locations.Run a Pre-school based at Father's House.Operate a Christian Conference Centre at our premises in Lox Lane, Shaftesbury.Run conferences and other events to allow for individuals to grow in their knowledge of God.
Activities & Mission
Meet on a Sunday and at other times to worship God and study the Bible at Father's House and at other locations.Run a Pre-school based at Father's House.Operate a Christian Conference Centre at our premises in Lox Lane, Shaftesbury.Run conferences and other events to allow for individuals to grow in their knowledge of God.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Father's House Shaftesbury (organisation 296195)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £437,923 | £443,029 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £482,412 | £487,580 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Father's House Shaftesbury
What does Father's House Shaftesbury do?
Meet on a Sunday and at other times to worship God and study the Bible at Father's House and at other locations.Run a Pre-school based at Father's House.Operate a Christian Conference Centre at our premises in Lox Lane, Shaftesbury.Run conferences and other events to allow for individuals to grow in their knowledge of God.
How much income did Father's House Shaftesbury report in 2025?
Father's House Shaftesbury reported total income of £438k and reported expenditure of £443k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Father's House Shaftesbury registered as a charity?
Father's House Shaftesbury was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 2021 as charity number 1197047. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Father's House Shaftesbury?
Father's House Shaftesbury is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philip E Read. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Father's House Shaftesbury operate?
Father's House Shaftesbury operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Father's House Shaftesbury a registered charity?
Yes — Father's House Shaftesbury is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197047.
Details
CHRISTY'S LANE
SHAFTESBURY
SP7 8PH
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Also Known As
- Little Acorn's Pre-School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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