The Lantern Community
Also known as: The Lantern Retreat, Seahorses
To provide supported accommodation and meaningful work activities to residents with a Learning Disability who hold their own tenancy in the charity's property. To provide meaningful work activities to non-residents with a learning disability.
Activities & Mission
To provide supported accommodation and meaningful work activities to residents with a Learning Disability who hold their own tenancy in the charity's property. To provide meaningful work activities to non-residents with a learning disability.
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 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,656,285 | £3,945,552 | £3,929,360 | £14,151,945 | £2,367,524 | 107 / 25 |
| 2024 | £3,869,489 | £3,639,788 | £3,465,215 | £13,441,212 | £2,199,624 | 98 / 26 |
| 2023 | £3,685,000 | £3,290,154 | £2,803,719 | £13,211,510 | £2,092,677 | 98 / 28 |
| 2022 | £2,850,175 | £2,701,613 | £2,701,446 | £9,888,884 | £1,660,005 | 92 / 21 |
| 2021 | £2,897,223 | £2,907,108 | £2,906,921 | £9,740,322 | £1,919,758 | 97 / 22 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lantern Community
What does The Lantern Community do?
To provide supported accommodation and meaningful work activities to residents with a Learning Disability who hold their own tenancy in the charity's property. To provide meaningful work activities to non-residents with a learning disability.
How much income did The Lantern Community report in 2025?
The Lantern Community reported total income of £4.66m and reported expenditure of £3.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lantern Community?
The Lantern Community has a program ratio of 85.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lantern Community registered as a charity?
The Lantern Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 June 1999 as charity number 1075845. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs The Lantern Community?
The Lantern Community 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 The Lantern Community operate?
The Lantern Community operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Lantern Community a registered charity?
Yes — The Lantern Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075845.
Details
Folly Farm Lane
Ashley
RINGWOOD
BH24 2NN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Lantern Retreat
- Seahorses
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated