LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
Lighthouse International Ministries (LIM) is a network of churches and individuals throughout Great Britain and Ireland that supports people and projects in Romania, India and Africa i.e. children's homes, youth camps, leprosy missions. LIM's heart is to strengthen, equip and facilitate indigenous people who have good ideas but have very limited resources.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £587 for the year ended 31 March 2025, having used reserves to maintain activity levels amid reductions in funding. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing unrestricted reserves of £31,730. The charity's reserves policy targets covering approximately 2 to 4 months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's general reserves cover approximately 2 to 4 months running costs.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/06/2021)
Trustees
- FLORENCE HENDRIKSZ
- JO MARKS
- Phil Clare
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £136k | £137k |
| 31/03/2024 | £134k | £124k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £144k |
| 31/03/2022 | £136k | £125k |
| 31/03/2021 | £148k | £104k |
Common questions
Is LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £587 for the year ended 31 March 2025, having used reserves to maintain activity levels amid reductions in funding. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing unrestricted reserves of £31,730. The charity's reserves policy targets covering approximately 2 to 4 months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HERRINGTHORPE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH | 1 | — |
| VOLUNTARY ACTION ROTHERHAM | 1 | £10k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL
- FIRST LOVE CHURCH
- LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC)
- HEALING JESUS CAMPAIGN LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL
- LIGHTHOUSE HOMES
- THE LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES | £136k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FIRST LOVE CHURCH | £2.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC) | £118k | up to £50,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HEALING JESUS CAMPAIGN LIGHTHOUSE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL | £2.2m | — | 0 | unclear | 0.0% | no doubt |
| LIGHTHOUSE HOMES | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |