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Lantern Arts Centre

Lantern Arts Centre is a performing arts centre with a Christian ethos. It serves the local community by providing a wide range of performances, clubs and classes which all are welcome to attend and/or take part in. Activities include two performances a year, Childrens' Theatre Clubs, Cafe Studio and Theatre in Education - addressing topics such as bullying and obesity.

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Activities & Mission

Lantern Arts Centre is a performing arts centre with a Christian ethos. It serves the local community by providing a wide range of performances, clubs and classes which all are welcome to attend and/or take part in. Activities include two performances a year, Childrens' Theatre Clubs, Cafe Studio and Theatre in Education - addressing topics such as bullying and obesity.

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

Latest Income
£177,787
Latest Expenditure
£171,219

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 96.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 96.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£177,787
£171,2190 / 50
2024
£174,955
£162,2780 / 50
2023
£151,928
£148,6900 / 40
2022
£134,700
£125,0360 / 40
2021
£106,167
£86,6360 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lantern Arts Centre

What does Lantern Arts Centre do?

Lantern Arts Centre is a performing arts centre with a Christian ethos. It serves the local community by providing a wide range of performances, clubs and classes which all are welcome to attend and/or take part in. Activities include two performances a year, Childrens' Theatre Clubs, Cafe Studio and Theatre in Education - addressing topics such as bullying and obesity.

How much income did Lantern Arts Centre report in 2025?

Lantern Arts Centre reported total income of £178k and reported expenditure of £171k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lantern Arts Centre registered as a charity?

Lantern Arts Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 2003 as charity number 1098680. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Lantern Arts Centre?

Lantern Arts Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is David King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lantern Arts Centre operate?

Lantern Arts Centre operates in Merton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Lantern Arts Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Lantern Arts Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098680.

Details

Address
LANTERN ARTS CENTRE
TOLVERNE ROAD
LONDON
SW20 8RA
Registration Date
22 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3995666
Charity Number
1098680

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Trustees

David King Chair
Benedict O Hagan
Dr Nina Van Gessel
Gwenda Elliott
KAY WINGATE
PATRICIA RUTTER
Sadie Cook
Stephen Paul Humphrys
Timothy Roy Barrow
William Max Ostrom

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30 July 2026
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