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The Lighthouse Family Church

Also known as: The Lighthouse (lytchett Matravers)

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.

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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.

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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income
£225,480
Latest Expenditure
£187,104

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 41.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 74.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 27.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2018 — The Lighthouse (lytchett Matravers) Trust (organisation 3952664)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£225,480
£187,1040 / 60
2024
£257,826
£179,4850 / 50
2023
£208,375
£197,5530 / 60
2022
£546,542
£308,316£228,108£1,139,557£08 / 60
2021
£226,225
£264,3060 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lighthouse Family Church

What does The Lighthouse Family Church do?

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.

How much income did The Lighthouse Family Church report in 2025?

The Lighthouse Family Church reported total income of £225k and reported expenditure of £187k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Lighthouse Family Church?

The Lighthouse Family Church has a program ratio of 41.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Lighthouse Family Church registered as a charity?

The Lighthouse Family Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2016 as charity number 1168142. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Lighthouse Family Church?

The Lighthouse Family Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Benjamin Paul Harden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lighthouse Family Church operate?

The Lighthouse Family Church operates across 4 areas: Philippines, Thailand, Uganda and Dorset.

Is The Lighthouse Family Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Lighthouse Family Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168142.

Details

Address
UNIT D22
ADMIRALTY PARK
STATION ROAD
HOLTON HEATH
POOLE
BH16 6HX
Registration Date
8 July 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5078718
Charity Number
1168142

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Trustees

Benjamin Paul Harden Chair
Christopher John Burton
IAN LAWRENCE BURTON
Peter Martin Weir
PHILIP EDWARD READ
Susan Mary Bessant

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Economic and community development Religion

Also Known As

  • The Lighthouse (lytchett Matravers)

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14 May 2026
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