THE LIGHTHOUSE ATTLEBOROUGH
SPARKLERS our parent and toddler group began in October 2007. Average weekly attendance is 40 adults and 50 children.IGNITE our youth project has run a drop-in centre since November 2008. On average, 25 young people use the facility weekly.Treasures our outreach to Senior Citizens launched in April 2011. It's purpose is to enable those who might be isolated to socialise with others.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves were £20,049, which is above the stated policy target of £12,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £5,530 for the year, with total funds increasing to £33,736.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 16,500 45,000 61,500 44,432”
“A formal policy on reserves has been agreed which states that the reserves be maintained at a level which ensures that The Lighthouse, Attleborough’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty and has been set at £12,000 which would cover 2 months running costs.”
“During the year £45,000 (2024 - £22,000) was received from Christ Community Church, Attleborough for support services received and a donation.” — page 23
“During the year £Nil (2024 - £1,124) was paid to Christ Community Church, Attleborough for hiring of facilities and line management services provided.” — page 23
“During the year £45,000 (2024 - £22,000) was received from Christ Community Church, Attleborough for support services received and a donation.” — page 23
“During the year £Nil (2024 - £1,124) was paid to Christ Community Church, Attleborough for hiring of facilities and line management services provided.” — page 23
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06255300
Company officers (Companies House)
- MAGEE, Ailsa Marie on trustee list
- TURNER, Jerry John not on trustee list
- OYENIYI, Ruth on trustee list
- OYENIYI, James on trustee list
Trustees
- Ailsa Magee
- JAMES OYENIYI
- Jeremy Turner
- Ruth Oyeniyi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £65k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £48k |
| 31/03/2022 | £72k | £48k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £32k |
Common questions
Is THE LIGHTHOUSE ATTLEBOROUGH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free/unrestricted reserves were £20,049, which is above the stated policy target of £12,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £5,530 for the year, with total funds increasing to £33,736. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LIGHTHOUSE ATTLEBOROUGH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LIGHTHOUSE ATTLEBOROUGH as a grant recipient include THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE 29TH MAY 1961 CHARITY | FY2022 | £15k | costs of supporting the elderly in Attleborough, Nuneaton in a variety of ways |
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Working to share the Gospel in Southeastern Europe. This grant was specifically geared towards Kosovo Youth for Christ for a project called 'Superwoman'. This p |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2025 | £10k | Ignite Youth Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £10k | Treasures |
| UK government | 21/12/2018 | £2k | Norfolk Women & Girls Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/10/2014 | £10k | Installation of a new kitchen for our community facility |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2013 | £10k | Installation of Central Heating and Toilet Facility Replacement |