Sussex Lantern
To provide social activities, Health and fitness and rehabilitation through information and recreation activities. Support, and advice to blind and partially sighted people, and physically disabled people. Holidays for Disabled people
Activities & Mission
To provide social activities, Health and fitness and rehabilitation through information and recreation activities. Support, and advice to blind and partially sighted people, and physically disabled people. Holidays for Disabled people
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £250,517 | £290,761 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £262,750 | £287,589 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £530,093 | £284,881 | £120,515 | £2,515,312 | £2,515,312 | 1 / 20 |
| 2022 | £995,293 | £459,592 | £98,135 | £2,270,100 | £0 | 1 / 12 |
| 2021 | £261,468 | £226,001 | 0 / 18 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sussex Lantern
What does Sussex Lantern do?
To provide social activities, Health and fitness and rehabilitation through information and recreation activities. Support, and advice to blind and partially sighted people, and physically disabled people. Holidays for Disabled people
How much income did Sussex Lantern report in 2025?
Sussex Lantern reported total income of £251k and reported expenditure of £291k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sussex Lantern?
Sussex Lantern has a program ratio of 22.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sussex Lantern registered as a charity?
Sussex Lantern was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 March 2002 as charity number 1091463. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Sussex Lantern?
Sussex Lantern is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is FRANCIS George WRIGHT BEM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sussex Lantern operate?
Sussex Lantern operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
Is Sussex Lantern a registered charity?
Yes — Sussex Lantern is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091463.
Details
SOUTH DOWN Way
LODGE LANE
KEYMER
WEST SUSSEX
BN6 8LX
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