The Five Lamps Organisation
Also known as: The Five Lamps -Thornaby Community Resource Centre, Thornaby Impasse
The Five Lamps Organisation delivers Community Based Projects throughout Stockton, The Tees Valley, and now delivers Financial Inclusion work regionally.These projects are primarily involved in the following:Employment. Enterprise Education Home Care Health Young People Community Finance
Activities & Mission
The Five Lamps Organisation delivers Community Based Projects throughout Stockton, The Tees Valley, and now delivers Financial Inclusion work regionally.These projects are primarily involved in the following:Employment. Enterprise Education Home Care Health Young People Community Finance
Grants
The Five Lamps Organisation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £3,559,368
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 929). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,807,483 | £3,559,368 | £3,405,986 | £249,135 | £250,000 | 129 / 2 |
| 2023 | £5,884,365 | £5,986,073 | £5,986,073 | £1,020 | £0 | 122 / 1 |
| 2022 | £3,129,589 | £3,909,488 | £3,832,206 | £75,229 | £0 | 130 / 1 |
| 2021 | £4,225,694 | £4,682,588 | £3,870,182 | £615,127 | £101,460 | 130 / 0 |
| 2020 | £2,899,857 | £3,759,274 | £3,325,038 | £1,072,022 | £1,499,890 | 128 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Five Lamps Organisation
What does The Five Lamps Organisation do?
The Five Lamps Organisation delivers Community Based Projects throughout Stockton, The Tees Valley, and now delivers Financial Inclusion work regionally.These projects are primarily involved in the following:Employment. Enterprise Education Home Care Health Young People Community Finance
How much income did The Five Lamps Organisation report in 2024?
The Five Lamps Organisation reported total income of £3.81m and reported expenditure of £3.56m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Five Lamps Organisation?
The Five Lamps Organisation has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 929 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Five Lamps Organisation registered as a charity?
The Five Lamps Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 December 1989 as charity number 702314. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The Five Lamps Organisation?
The Five Lamps Organisation 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 The Five Lamps Organisation operate?
The Five Lamps Organisation operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.
Is The Five Lamps Organisation a registered charity?
Yes — The Five Lamps Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 702314.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Five Lamps -Thornaby Community Resource Centre
- Thornaby Impasse
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated