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Lighthouse Futures Trust

Also known as: Friends of Lighthouse School

The principle activity is to advance the employability and relieve those in need for the public benefit. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Charity raises funds, provides resources, employment opportunities and facilities to young people with autistic condition and learning difficulties in the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

The principle activity is to advance the employability and relieve those in need for the public benefit. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Charity raises funds, provides resources, employment opportunities and facilities to young people with autistic condition and learning difficulties in the wider community.

Grants

Lighthouse Futures Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,671,558
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training and disability

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,806,159
Latest Expenditure
£1,671,558

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £8,732
Charitable Activities £1,791,041
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,386
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,670,839
Raising Funds £719
Governance £23,524
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,806,159
£1,671,558£1,670,839£960,859£501,69339 / 0
2024
£1,732,206
£1,314,772£1,313,627£826,258£196,40238 / 0
2023
£1,175,691
£1,150,654£1,148,939£408,824£289,59831 / 1
2022
£790,113
£730,794£730,396£383,787£383,78717 / 1
2021
£566,546
£474,249£474,249£324,468£173,32514 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Futures Trust

What does Lighthouse Futures Trust do?

The principle activity is to advance the employability and relieve those in need for the public benefit. In particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Charity raises funds, provides resources, employment opportunities and facilities to young people with autistic condition and learning difficulties in the wider community.

How much income did Lighthouse Futures Trust report in 2025?

Lighthouse Futures Trust reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lighthouse Futures Trust registered as a charity?

Lighthouse Futures Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 2012 as charity number 1145829. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Lighthouse Futures Trust?

Lighthouse Futures Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lighthouse Futures Trust operate?

Lighthouse Futures Trust operates across 2 areas: Bradford City and Leeds City.

Is Lighthouse Futures Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Lighthouse Futures Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145829.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 February 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5025272
Charity Number
1145829

Trustees

Daniel Rodney Arthur Wells
Danielle Choma
Diane Reynard
Also governs 1 other charity
Helen Hayden
Jean Mary Sengelow
Karen Cardow
Sally Abbatt
Susan Campbell

Also Known As

  • Friends of Lighthouse School

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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