the lighthouse family church

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and the general public. The Lighthouse Family Church is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in Poole and operates in Dorset, Philippines, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

A CHURCH SERVING THE LYTCHETT MATRAVERS AREA, WITH SERVICES OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP FOR ALL AGES AND CLUBS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. PARENTING AND MARRIAGE COURSES ARE OFFERED AND HELP IS GIVEN TO NEEDY PEOPLE IN THE LOCAL AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WORK WITH CHURCHES IN JAPAN IS SUPPORTED ON A REGULAR BASIS, AS IS WORK AMONGST PEOPLE IN UGANDA. OVERSEAS RELIEF NEEDS ARE SUPPORTED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Dorset

Country

Philippines Uganda Thailand

Financial Information

Latest Income

£225,480

Latest Expenditure

£187,104

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 74.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 27.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £519,900

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £4,404

Investments £0

Other Income £22,238

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £228,108

Raising Funds £80,208

Governance £4,862

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£225,480	£187,104				0 / 60
2024	£257,826	£179,485				0 / 50
2023	£208,375	£197,553				0 / 60
2022	£546,542	£308,316	£228,108	£1,139,557	£0	8 / 60
2021	£226,225	£264,306				0 / 60