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THE LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY CHURCH

Registered charity 1168142 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · 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.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Economic/community Development/employment · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£225k
Latest spending
£187k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total net assets increased to £1,221,292, with unrestricted reserves standing at £550,207. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £38,376, driven by total income of £225,480 against charitable expenditure of £187,104. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that while donations fell slightly, income remained steady.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £20,001 - £30,000 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Salary: During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration totaling £20,945 were paid directly to Trustee Phil Read (2023 - £26,172) during the year for duties carried out as minister of the church.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Philip Edward Read received £20,945 in remuneration for duties as minister.
“Salary: During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration totaling £20,945 were paid directly to Trustee Phil Read (2023 - £26,172) during the year for duties carried out as minister of the church.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Phil Read received salary for minister duties.
“Salary: During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration totaling £20,945 were paid directly to Trustee Phil Read (2023 - £26,172) during the year for duties carried out as minister of the church.” — page 16
“Loan: Provided the church with a loan to support the new building project, As at the balance sheet date the amount due was £5k (2024 - £10k)” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Phil Read provided a loan of £5,000.
“Salary: During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration totaling £20,945 were paid directly to Trustee Phil Read (2023 - £26,172) during the year for duties carried out as minister of the church.” — page 16
“Loan: Provided the church with a loan to support the new building project, As at the balance sheet date the amount due was £5k (2024 - £10k)” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Ian Burton provided a loan which was fully paid back.
“Salary: During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration totaling £20,945 were paid directly to Trustee Phil Read (2023 - £26,172) during the year for duties carried out as minister of the church.” — page 16
“Loan: Provided the church with a loan to support the new building project, As at the balance sheet date the amount due was £5k (2024 - £10k)” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)

Total income
£547k
Total spending
£308k
Cost of raising funds
£80k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
8

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dorset · Philippines · Thailand · Uganda

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£225k£187k
31/03/2024£258k£179k
31/03/2023£208k£198k
31/03/2022£547k£308k
31/03/2021£226k£264k

Common questions

Is THE LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £1,221,292, with unrestricted reserves standing at £550,207. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £38,376, driven by total income of £225,480 against charitable expenditure of £187,104. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that while donations fell slightly, income remained steady. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of THE LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY CHURCH earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.