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magic lantern

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Magic Lantern is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Salisbury and operates in England.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Magic Lantern runs interactive art history workshops in schools and a range of adult groups including prisons, homeless centres and hospices. We show that anyone can understand and enjoy art. We also show how art can enhance and bring to life any curriculum subject or topic and can help develop a range of life skills including problem solving, critical thinking, communication and confidence.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,117
Latest Expenditure
£40,917

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£39,117£40,9170 / 0
2023£49,245£36,0610 / 0
2022£31,301£43,1720 / 0
2021£42,380£26,8140 / 0
2020£28,147£49,5220 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers