Lighthouse Missenden
To promote the Christian Faith primarily in young people by organising non-residential Christian holiday clubs, which are free of charge with all costs met from voluntary donations, fundraising events, grants and sponsorship.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,955.93 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in closing unrestricted reserves to £22,592.70. Total income was £41,875.11 against total expenditure of £46,831.04. The trustees report that the charity continues to operate, with no mention of winding up or cessation of activities.
What the accounts disclose
“In August 2025, there was a data breach in the external software supplier to the data processing company that carry out the DBS checks for SMU on the volunteers for Lighthouse. Personal data of volunteers was leaked.” — page 1
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/05/2024)
Trustees
- Adele Jayne Jones
- Bettina Hedwig Katharina Maria Gothard
- Christopher Anthony Shepherd
- Diana Mary Dove
- Raiff Russell Howe
- Sian Margaret Beynon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £42k | £47k |
| 30/09/2024 | £50k | £50k |
| 30/09/2023 | £53k | £38k |
| 30/09/2022 | £29k | £55k |
| 30/09/2021 | £9k | £5k |
Common questions
Is Lighthouse Missenden financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,955.93 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in a decrease in closing unrestricted reserves to £22,592.70. Total income was £41,875.11 against total expenditure of £46,831.04. The trustees report that the charity continues to operate, with no mention of winding up or cessation of activities.