Lighthouse Christian Books and Cafe
The charity runs a shop retailing new and second hand Christian books, CDs, DVDs, greetings cards, gifts, including Fairtrade items which also incorporates a coffee shop selling snacks, light lunches and hot and cold drinks. The charity also takes items out to churches for sale there when requested and to the Mid Devon Show.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £3,083.32 for the year ended 31 December 2024, which was met from existing reserves. The trustees report that the charity currently holds reserves in excess of their stated policy target of £25,000, indicating sufficient liquidity to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“As part of their area of responsibility, the Trustees have established a Reserve Policy requiring reserves of approximately six months expenses, and this has been calculated as £25,000.00.” — page 4
Trustees
- MARGUERITE HAIG
- MR RIKKY APPS
- Peter Anthony Bangs
- Sandra Jennifer Matthews
- Valerie Bloxham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £59k | £62k |
| 31/12/2023 | £55k | £59k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £59k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £60k |
| 31/12/2020 | £43k | £50k |
Common questions
Is Lighthouse Christian Books and Cafe financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £3,083.32 for the year ended 31 December 2024, which was met from existing reserves. The trustees report that the charity currently holds reserves in excess of their stated policy target of £25,000, indicating sufficient liquidity to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corra Foundation | 05/11/2025 | £3k | Boost Small Grants |
| Corra Foundation | 06/08/2024 | £3k | Boost Small Grants |
| Corra Foundation | 04/10/2023 | £3k | Boost Small Grants |