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Light House Media Centre

Also known as: Light House

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of arts including but without limiting the foregoing, the arts of photography, film, television, animation, drama, music, opera & dance. To promote the arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery, screening and showcasing of film and film related activities and the provision of technical production facilities.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of arts including but without limiting the foregoing, the arts of photography, film, television, animation, drama, music, opera & dance. To promote the arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery, screening and showcasing of film and film related activities and the provision of technical production facilities.

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
£884,568
Latest Expenditure
£980,864

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £108,364
Charitable Activities £531,563
Other Trading £244,605
Investments £36
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £773,284
Raising Funds £14,188
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £193,392

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2019.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2019
£884,568
£980,864£773,284-£148,027£016 / 9
2018
£550,284
£606,704£483,719-£51,731£014 / 10
2017
£573,647
£626,658£496,311£4,689-£61914 / 25
2016
£594,447
£619,668£472,630£31,700£31,70014 / 9
2015
£606,816
£606,072£404,823£56,921£9,77714 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Light House Media Centre

What does Light House Media Centre do?

To advance the education of the public in all aspects of arts including but without limiting the foregoing, the arts of photography, film, television, animation, drama, music, opera & dance. To promote the arts by the establishment and maintenance of an art gallery, screening and showcasing of film and film related activities and the provision of technical production facilities.

How much income did Light House Media Centre report in 2019?

Light House Media Centre reported total income of £885k and reported expenditure of £981k for the financial year ending 2019, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Light House Media Centre?

Light House Media Centre has a program ratio of 87.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Light House Media Centre registered as a charity?

Light House Media Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 2012 as charity number 1146547. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Light House Media Centre?

Light House Media Centre is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Light House Media Centre operate?

Light House Media Centre operates in Wolverhampton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Light House Media Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Light House Media Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146547.

Details

Address
LIGHT HOUSE
THE CHUBB BUILDINGS
FRYER STREET
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV1 1HT
Registration Date
23 March 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5024983
Charity Number
1146547

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Trustees

Alex Jones
BILL KELLY
Also governs 1 other charity
Catherine Copestake

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Light House

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