Poole Arts Trust Limited
Also known as: Lighthouse, Lighthouse Pooles Centre for the Arts, Poole's Centre for the Arts
Lighthouse offers a wide range of theatrical, cinematic, visual arts and musical events in order to appeal to a broad range of people. It provides facilities for amateur artists to develop their skills and presents workshops and theatrical productions to involve young people in the arts in order to encourage a culture in which different age ranges play a complementary part.
Activities & Mission
Lighthouse offers a wide range of theatrical, cinematic, visual arts and musical events in order to appeal to a broad range of people. It provides facilities for amateur artists to develop their skills and presents workshops and theatrical productions to involve young people in the arts in order to encourage a culture in which different age ranges play a complementary part.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £7,734,135 | £7,946,708 | £6,469,464 | £5,195,463 | £0 | 148 / 40 |
| 2025 | £7,106,633 | £7,476,734 | £6,222,267 | £5,873,336 | £298,000 | 133 / 40 |
| 2024 | £6,361,269 | £6,534,553 | £5,416,016 | £6,243,437 | £538,000 | 124 / 40 |
| 2023 | £5,446,092 | £5,673,752 | £4,693,340 | £6,416,721 | £560,000 | 122 / 40 |
| 2022 | £5,606,294 | £5,566,247 | £4,833,005 | £6,644,381 | £605,511 | 54 / 27 |
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Frequently asked questions about Poole Arts Trust Limited
What does Poole Arts Trust Limited do?
Lighthouse offers a wide range of theatrical, cinematic, visual arts and musical events in order to appeal to a broad range of people. It provides facilities for amateur artists to develop their skills and presents workshops and theatrical productions to involve young people in the arts in order to encourage a culture in which different age ranges play a complementary part.
How much income did Poole Arts Trust Limited report in 2026?
Poole Arts Trust Limited reported total income of £7.73m and reported expenditure of £7.95m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Poole Arts Trust Limited?
Poole Arts Trust Limited has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Poole Arts Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Poole Arts Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 1978 as charity number 275961. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs Poole Arts Trust Limited?
Poole Arts Trust Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Poole Arts Trust Limited operate?
Poole Arts Trust Limited operates in Poole, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Poole Arts Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Poole Arts Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275961.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lighthouse
- Lighthouse Pooles Centre for the Arts
- Poole's Centre for the Arts
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated