Lighthouse on the Marsh
Lighthouse on The Marsh believes that everyone deserves to know they have value, purpose and a meaningful life to live. We combine education with kindness and real-world understanding to guide people on their journey, armed with tools and techniques they can use when most needed. Our activities are grouped into three, free services: the College, Re-Set and SEND.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £88,418 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £198,262. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £158,000, representing over four months of running costs. The trustees confirm that current funding levels are sustainable.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided that holding reserves is good practice with a target to build up £158,000 of unrestricted funds (or 3 months running costs) over the course of the next 3 years.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Anthony Life
- Jacqueline Rachel Revell-Hughes
- Janet Thomas
- Lesley-Anne Cheesman
- Lydia Jane Jeffrey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £793k | £705k |
| 31/07/2024 | £682k | £694k |
| 31/07/2023 | £596k | £633k |
| 31/07/2022 | £644k | £569k |
| 31/07/2021 | £484k | £451k |
Common questions
Is Lighthouse on the Marsh financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £88,418 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £198,262. This figure exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £158,000, representing over four months of running costs. The trustees confirm that current funding levels are sustainable. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Lighthouse on the Marsh?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Lighthouse on the Marsh as a grant recipient include THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST, R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | 14% of running costs over 3-years for family support services at SEND & Wellbeing Centre in Romney Marsh, Kent. |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Health and Welfare |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £7k | |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Health and Welfare |
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Unrestricted |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| R G HILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Arts and Culture |
| THE ROGER DE HAAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Health and Welfare |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/03/2026 | £497k | Lighthouse Re-Set & SEND |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/05/2024 | £20k | The Lighthouse Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £301k | Lighthouse SEND & Wellbeing Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2022 | £10k | Eco-Classroom |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £9k | Romney Marsh SEND Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2006 | £53k | 3.15 Club |