The Lantern Trust Weymouth
The Lantern is an independent charity, founded in 1983 which seeks to benefit vulnerable and marginised people in the Weymouth and Portland area through its resource centre and by working closely and professionally with other agencies. The Lantern offers a range of services including advocacy,housing, benefits advice, counselling, support groups, crisis response, frontline practical support.
Activities & Mission
The Lantern is an independent charity, founded in 1983 which seeks to benefit vulnerable and marginised people in the Weymouth and Portland area through its resource centre and by working closely and professionally with other agencies. The Lantern offers a range of services including advocacy,housing, benefits advice, counselling, support groups, crisis response, frontline practical support.
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 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £1,423,694 | £1,248,634 | £1,169,405 | £1,052,024 | £529,003 | 35 / 45 |
| 2024 | £1,226,976 | £933,955 | £864,025 | £876,964 | £332,982 | 26 / 50 |
| 2023 | £757,604 | £684,788 | £684,788 | £583,943 | £583,943 | 19 / 8 |
| 2022 | £592,863 | £524,331 | £523,781 | £510,927 | £227,549 | 16 / 10 |
| 2021 | £594,672 | £477,970 | £477,116 | £442,395 | £198,697 | 12 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lantern Trust Weymouth
What does The Lantern Trust Weymouth do?
The Lantern is an independent charity, founded in 1983 which seeks to benefit vulnerable and marginised people in the Weymouth and Portland area through its resource centre and by working closely and professionally with other agencies. The Lantern offers a range of services including advocacy,housing, benefits advice, counselling, support groups, crisis response, frontline practical support.
How much income did The Lantern Trust Weymouth report in 2025?
The Lantern Trust Weymouth reported total income of £1.42m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lantern Trust Weymouth?
The Lantern Trust Weymouth has a program ratio of 82.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lantern Trust Weymouth registered as a charity?
The Lantern Trust Weymouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 June 2006 as charity number 1114979. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Lantern Trust Weymouth?
The Lantern Trust Weymouth is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN WALTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lantern Trust Weymouth operate?
The Lantern Trust Weymouth operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Lantern Trust Weymouth a registered charity?
Yes — The Lantern Trust Weymouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1114979.
Details
2 RANELAGH ROAD
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
DT4 7JD
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- 14 May 2026
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